A recent study discovered a link between Type 2 diabetes and a higher risk of dental caries, indicating how increased levels ...

Scientists have uncovered a connection between oral health and brain health. New research suggests that a common ...

A new mouthwash developed by a microbiologist is highly successful in targeting the harmful Streptococcus mutans bacteria that is the principal cause tooth decay and cavities, research shows. A new ...

A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that ...

In recent years, the adherence of microorganisms to surfaces or coatings has created major health risks to humans. Among these, microbial attachment and growth on surgical suture lines accounts for ...

Have you ever wondered what could happen if you don't update your toothbrush every once in a while, or at least keep your toothbrush clean? Newsweek spoke with two dental experts to learn all about ...

It was previously believed that these microbes were passed primarily from mother to child, but in a recent study presented at the American Society for Microbiology MICROBE 2016 Meeting in Boston, ...