New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting ...

Salivary mucins, key components of mucus, actively protect teeth from one of the principal bacteria that causes caries, Streptococcus mutans, according to a new study in Applied and Environmental ...

There is a well-known relationship between caries in the primary and secondary dentitions. The authors of this study consider the possibility that caries infection may pass from one tooth to another, ...

Early childhood caries (ECC) may result from a nefarious partnership between a bacterium and a fungus, according to a new study in the journal Infection and Immunity (February 24, 2014). Infection by ...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using chlorin e-6, a photosensitizer marketed in several countries, is an effective auxiliary treatment for dental caries. The technique can be used in the consulting room.