We've skipped lots of dental care during covid. Now hygienists are having a wild time
The start of the pandemic brought dentistry nationwide to a near standstill. Now, with COVID-19 vaccines readily available and new coronavirus cases down significantly in the U.S., patients are clamoring for teeth cleanings.
Good toothbrushing habits in children linked to mother's wellbeing
Parents are instrumental in instilling good dental habits in their children. Postpartum depression and/or lack of affection caused by bonding disorders hamper a mother's ability to cultivate healthy dental practices in children
Pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function
This new study shows us that taste function can actually slightly improve between the time patients have surgery and up to 20 years later.
New aspects of gingivitis and the body's response
A team led by University of Washington researchers has, for the first time, identified and classified how different people respond to the accumulation of dental plaque, the sticky biofilm that gathers on teeth.
Microbiome study: Gum disease-causing bacteria borrow growth molecules from neighbors to thrive
The human body is filled with friendly bacteria. However, some of these microorganisms, such as Veillonella parvula, may be too nice. These peaceful bacteria engage in a one-sided relationship with pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis, helping the germ multiply and cause gum disease, according to a new University at Buffalo-led study.
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