Will Raman spectroscopy one day find its way into the dental operatory as an oral health assessment and caries detection tool? Compared to microbiology techniques, Raman spectroscopy offers the ...

In the pristine laboratories of modern science, researchers have stumbled upon the bacteria lurking between our teeth: an unexpected villain in the battle against cognitive decline. This microscopic ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

A fake tongue, or chemical sensor array, was able to identify dental plaque from saliva samples but it could determine whether it came from a person with tooth decay and destroy it. The new research ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is trying to distinguish the healthy bacteria in ...

Most people view cavities as a common dental nuisance—painful and inconvenient, but ultimately isolated to the mouth. However, a growing body of research suggests the relationship between oral health ...

Traditionally, the practice of oral hygiene has been based on one concept: kill bacteria. From toothpaste to mouthwash, the aim of all products has always been to destroy bacteria and maintain the ...