Oral Bacteria: Page 2

Study to explore cannabis-altered oral bacteria and brain

Researchers from universities in South Carolina and North Carolina were awarded $3.7 million to explore further alterations that cannabis smoking makes to the community of microorganisms in the mouth and how those changes affect the brain.

January 16, 2023

Oral germs show bacterial resistance to common antiseptics

Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and other oral germs may show bacterial resistance to antiseptics, including chlorhexidine, according to a review published on October 21 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. What's more, resistance may rise over time.

October 24, 2022

Oral superorganisms with unique mobility may threaten teeth

When oral bacteria join forces with fungi, they form cavity-causing "superorganisms." These oral health villains show unique resilience and mobility that make them more resistant to antimicrobials and lead to more tooth decay, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

October 11, 2022

Ortek to launch prebiotic soft chew for enamel, bone support

Ortek Therapeutics plans to launch a prebiotic soft chew called BasicBites Synergy Plus to support oral microbiome health.

July 26, 2022

Week in Review: Dentist personality traits and brushing habits | Breaking down antibiotic guidelines | The microbiome and oral health

July 15, 2022

5 ways the oral microbiome influences health and disease

Our mouth is home to the second-largest microbial community in our body known as the oral microbiome. Recently, we've come to better understand that the oral microbiome's influence extends beyond the mouth. Brian Maurer shares five systemic diseases impacted by oral bacteria.

July 11, 2022

Selenium dental sealants may aid caries prevention

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 published in Dental Materials.

April 24, 2022

Oral health probiotic for kids launches in U.S.

ProBioraHealth has launched an oral care probiotic for kids that aims to reduce disease-causing bacteria that cause caries, bad breath, and other oral health conditions.

April 5, 2022

COVID-19 vaccines may benefit oral health

Getting inoculated with a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine may change a person's oral microbiome for the better. The vaccines could have a direct positive effect on oral health conditions, according to a recent study published in BMC Oral Health.

March 15, 2022

Oral bacteria linked to high blood pressure in older women

Some oral bacteria are linked to the development of high blood pressure in postmenopausal women, according to research published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

March 3, 2022

Evidence suggests vaping contributes to gum disease

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease, according to a study published in mBio on February 22. People who vaped e-cigarettes in the study had a less healthy oral microbiome than nonsmokers did -- but could still be healthier than cigarette smokers.

February 21, 2022

Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications

In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.

February 14, 2022

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