New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

Discoloration on the pulp inside of your teeth can occur due to tooth decay or damage. A broken tooth requires immediate dental care. Your teeth are the strongest structures in your body. But despite ...

A recent study finds evidence of multi-cellular cross-kingdom superstructures that can move from tooth to tooth and cause more extensive tooth decay than their single-species equivalents. A ...

A coating made from metallic nanoparticles could help prevent cavities from forming by stopping plaque from developing on the teeth, suggests research from the University of Illinois. A new ...