Faye Donald: Today, I'm going to show you how guided biofilm therapy, or GBT, works when we professionally clean a patient's mouth from start to finish. My job as a dental hygienist is to detect ...

"Our discovery could inspire biofilm prevention strategies across a wide range of industries," Guo said. "From cleaner water systems to better dental care products, the possibilities are immense." ...

Bad breath can usually be improved with thorough oral hygiene. I’m not just talking about brushing your teeth and flossing.

and going for twice yearly dental checkups. But since Miller’s time, research has greatly advanced the science of oral care. Sticky biofilm is hard to keep in check—or get rid of. However ...

Dental plaque is a living biofilm that consists of hundreds of species of bacteria. It tends to build up on the surface of teeth, and can creep below the gum line fostering inflammation.

The dental care industry in Santa Barbara will experience a change with the grand opening of Peak Hygiene this Saturday.

Dental plaque biofilms are polymicrobial communities found on oral surfaces embedded within a matrix of host salivary components and microbial extracellular products. Communication between the ...

Conventional and Heated Tobacco adversely impact Dental Materials, finds a study published in the BMC Oral Health.This study ...

Additionally, bacteria on the tongue may contribute to dental plaque, which is a biofilm of bacteria that can lead to cavities and gingivitis. Too much plaque on your tongue can also alter your ...