A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) will conduct a clinical trial that explores the use of antibiotics in ...

A powder based on morin, a natural compound extracted from plants such as guava leaves, apple and fig peels, certain teas, ...

Morin-based powder, extracted from guava leaves, apple peel, and figs, can be slowly released with the help of polymers and ...

A compound in apple peel has been dubbed an 'alternative to antibiotics' by a study which found it effective against ...

SRP is the frontline treatment for periodontitis and involves removing plaque below the gumline. It significantly reduces inflammation, bleeding, and bacterial infection in the gums. Adjunctive ...

SAN DIEGO -- Treating gum infections with an antibiotic decreases two markers of inflammation throughout the body, further supporting the connection between oral health and general health, researchers ...

Are antibiotics needed for gum disease? A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research will conduct a clinical trial to ...

A tooth abscess is a surgical problem, not a pharmaceutical one, so we need to stop pretending a bottle of pills can solve a ...