UB Study Finds Some Oral Bacteria Linked with Hypertension in Older Women
Some oral bacteria were associated with the development of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, in postmenopausal women, according to new research led by … more
Oral Bacteria
New Study Demonstrates How Oral Bacteria Can Amplify Gut Inflammation
Building on the growing link between poor oral health and gastrointestinal disease, new research from the University of Michigan has homed in on the possible … more
Presence of Oral Bacteria in Cerebral Emboli of Stroke Patients
Researchers at Tampere University have shown for the first time that the cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens. The research article … more
Routine Dental Procedure Leaves Virginia Man With Life-Threatening Infection
A Virginia man is warning others after a routine dental procedure left him with an infection that’s taken years to heal. Matt Brock, of Woodbridge, … more
Periodontal Disease Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study has periodontists, experts in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of periodontal disease, encouraging patients to maintain gum health in an effort to … more
Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick-Start Alzheimer’s
Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in … more
Antibiotics Destroy Immune Cells and Worsen Oral Infection, Says Study
New research shows that the body’s own microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing certain oral infections. A team of Case Western Reserve … more
Differences in Mouths of Youth Born With HIV May Increase Risk of Dental Decay
A team of scientists from The Forsyth Institute, a global leader in oral health research, in collaboration with the NIH-funded Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), … more
Chlorhexidine Effectiveness Limited in Preventing Oral Procedure Infections
The human mouth is colonised by a huge variety of bacteria. When surgical procedures such as a tooth extraction are carried out, the bacteria can … more
Researchers Develop Film to Prevent Bacteria on Dental Retainers, Aligners
Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers … more
Oral, Gastric Bacteria May Help Pinpoint Stomach Cancer
Microbial markers could prove useful for diagnosing stomach cancer and its precursors earlier and less invasively, according to a study that identified stomach and oral … more
Cellular Messengers Linked to Growth of Oral Bacteria
A new UCLA-led study provides clear evidence that cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria responsible for diseases, … more
Alcoholic Drinks Linked to Harmful Oral Bacteria
When compared with nondrinkers, men and women who had one or more alcoholic drinks per day had an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum … more