New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against ...

Whitening may prevent biofilm buildup on restored teeth, according to the findings of a new study. Restorations bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide and 15% carbamide peroxide had significantly lower ...

The truth about oral biofilm is that it still remains very much a mystery to healthcare professionals. As dental hygienists, we live biofilm, we breath it, we scrape it, and when we stop and think ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against ...

Fermentation of sugars in our food by the numerous bacteria in our mouth produces acids that destroy our teeth to form caries cavities. These bacteria ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

The first thing people notice when they meet you is your smile. To be more confident when giving wide-mouthed, eye-crinkling smiles, people want healthy, pearly white teeth. But toothpastes only ...

It seems like more commercials about oral hygiene products are talking about biofilm. So, what is dental biofilm? Dental biofilm is the beginning stage of forming dental plaque. It is natural to have ...

As engineers work to reduce the risk of Legionella growth in buildings, what strategies can be borrowed from treating illnesses caused by biofilms? Thanks to genetic analysis tools, we can study ...

If UC Berkeley's Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Zhang, a professor of chemical and ...