When dental implants are inserted, saliva or blood plasma immediately coats them. The implants adsorb a thin layer of proteins from these fluids that help gum tissue attach, but also allow ...

Approximately one-third of caries diagnosed in preschool children using dental x-rays conflicted with assessments using oral exams alone in a new study published on March 31 in BMC Oral Health.

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

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