Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...
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Preparation of Bacterial Planktonic Suspension. S. oralis OMZ 607 was maintained on blood agar plates (E-MP23; Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd., Tochigi, Japan) at 37°C under aerobic conditions. A loopful of ...
An inter-disciplinary team of researchers led by Prof. Qian Peiyuan, Chair Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)'s Department of Ocean Science and Division of Life ...
Frank A. Scannapieco is a periodontist and microbiologist. He can speak to the media about dental plaque and the connection between oral and overall health, particularly in at-risk populations. His ...
Q. I am a dental hygienist. Some of my patients report drinking apple cider vinegar with honey to ease joint pain. This is bad for the teeth. The sugar in honey speeds the formation of dental plaque ...
Dental sealants that contain selenium may stop caries-causing bacteria from forming on and below a sealed tooth, possibly paving a new way to help prevent tooth decay, according to a study recently ...
Traditional risk factors for stroke like high blood pressure and diabetes are widely scrutinised but oral health remains underestimated ...
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