Oral Bacteria: Page 13

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
NYU and Sandia researchers to classify oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although the destructive effects of oral bacteria in producing dental caries, periodontal disease, and other infectious conditions are well known, the identities of many of the microbes responsible for these conditions, as well as their physical characteristics and ability to grow and sustain themselves, remain a mystery.
January 10, 2010
New sugar-free gum kills oral bacteria too
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Puredent Gum from The Madison Company -- sweetened naturally with stevia extract and contains magnolia bark extract to kill oral bacteria -- is a breakthrough for consumers who are concerned about their health and are sensitive to artificial sweeteners, according to a company press release
October 26, 2009
Aloe vera gel equal to toothpaste in battling caries
By Rabia Mughal
The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Now researchers have found that aloe vera tooth gel is as effective as toothpaste for fighting tooth decay.
August 4, 2009
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