Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a pressing public health issue globally, significantly affecting children's oral health and ...

A new study published in the International Dental Journal finds that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ...

Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

Researchers have found in a new study that organic refined, organic virgin, and extra virgin coconut oils, along with ...

Korean researchers say this common bacterium's journey throughout the body could lead to consequences in the brain.

Scientists have found that a common oral bacterium known as the causative agent of tooth decay can affect the brain and contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease. The study showed that ...

Objective: To assess the effect of toothpaste containing 8% arginine on Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in dental plaque around orthodontic brackets, and to draw a comparison with a regular fluoride ...

Glucanohydrolases have shown promise in degrading exopolysaccharides in cariogenic biofilms, making them a potential strategy for biofilm control without disrupting the oral microbiota. However, their ...

Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), the oral bacteria known for causing caries, may play a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the Pohang University of Science ...

In Parkinson’s disease (PD), certain dopamine-producing neurons in the brain die off, and aggregates of a molecule called α-synuclein form. Patients experience gradual and debilitating movement ...