Scientists are discovering that the oral microbiome—home to hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi—may help predict ...

Daily oral hygiene habits influence the balance of bacteria throughout your entire digestive system. Harmful oral bacteria can travel beyond the mouth, disrupt the gut microbiome, and contribute to ...

The data are undeniable: oral health disparities exist in Washington State, largely along racial and ethnic lines. For example, among second and third graders in the state, Black, Indigenous, and ...

Researchers have shown that commensal microbes in the mouth, in contrast to commensal microbes colonizing other body surfaces, e.g., the gut or skin, modulate immune responses in the jaw bone that ...

Maintaining oral health can often take a back seat in today’s fast-paced world. Many people overlook the importance of proper dental care, leading to many issues ranging from cavities to gum disease.

Main Street Pediatric Dentistry announces the launch of a new early childhood dental health initiative aimed at helping ...

As I child, I was always told to brush my teeth right after eating in order to prevent cavities so that I wouldn’t have to go to the dentist’s office. At the time, going to the dentist was one of the ...

Maintaining oral health throughout life is essential for health, overall well-being and an optimal quality of life. The journey of oral health begins in childhood, where developing healthy habits is ...

ProvaDent is a breakthrough dental support dietary supplement that works to promote oral health and microbiome. The supplement manages a healthy oral microbiome and retains optimal wellness with ...

This series was produced for Crest + Oral-B by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine's board of editors. Dental plaque is a living biofilm that consists of hundreds ...

Dental hygiene is one of the most necessary but underrated problems that gets overlooked sometimes. Have you ever wondered, What is the secret behind a smile? It brings out happiness and positivity.