Oral Bacteria: Page 13

Oral microbiomes offer insight into human disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The first metagenomic analysis of a bacterial immune system in humans over time has found that the defenses of the oral microbiome are unique and traceable, information that could help personalize oral healthcare in the future, according to a study in Genome Research.
December 12, 2010
New oral health products supports 'good' bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Impact Fusion International has expanded its Intact Nutrition product line with Intact Oral, which uses Nutri-Mastic -- a combination of magnesium, calcium, ionic trace minerals, and mastic gum -- to support oral bacteria that are beneficial to oral health and the digestive system.
November 15, 2010
A new approach to analyzing oral bacteria
By Kathy Kincade
Will Raman spectroscopy one day find its way into the dental operatory as an oral health assessment and caries detection tool?
November 10, 2010
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Raman spectroscopy provides oral bacteria insights
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of University of Rochester scientists is using the technique of Raman spectroscopy to study two common dental plaque bacteria: Streptococcus sanguis and mutans. The relative balance of the two may be an indicator of a patient's oral health and risk for tooth decay.
October 26, 2010
Oral bacteria can trigger heart disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Plaque-causing bacteria can escape from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase the risk of heart attack, according to research from the University of Bristol.
September 6, 2010
Researchers find new way to treat hypersensitivity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have identified a new approach for treating tooth hypersensitivity that they say can also prevent bacteria from causing further harm.
August 19, 2010
Proteins linked with denture stomatitis identified
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of North Carolina used liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry to compare mucosal gene expression between individuals with and without denture stomatitis, according to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Barcelona, Spain.
July 19, 2010
Oral bacteria linked to hypertension risk
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
People with a significant burden of periodontal bacteria are more than three times as likely to have hypertension as those with low levels of such bacteria, according to a large international study.
June 22, 2010
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Bioluminescence can rapidly assess caries risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-driven bioluminescence -- a way of measuring visible light generated from ATP contained in bacteria -- can be used chairside to rapidly assess the number of oral bacteria and amount of plaque in patients, report researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry.
June 21, 2010
Forsyth Institute contributes to microbiome project
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists from the Forsyth Institute have provided more oral bacteria to the Human Microbiome Project than any other organization, according to the institute.
June 7, 2010
New probiotic toothpaste battles oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Designs for Health has launched a probiotic toothpaste that does not include fluoride, abrasives, food dye, or preservatives.
April 19, 2010
Chlorhexidine improves gingival health in orthodontic patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chlorhexidine varnish can reduce the presence of oral bacteria and related gingival inflammation and enamel decalcification in orthodontic patients, according to a new study.
March 29, 2010
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