Disrupting the chemical messages that oral bacteria use to coordinate growth may help prevent disease by keeping plaque communities in a healthier state. Like all living things, bacteria adapt in ...

A tooth infection might seem like a relatively minor health issue, but its effects can reach far beyond the mouth. Recent ...

Gum disease affects nearly half of U.S. adults is preventable. Discover expert tips from a U of U Health periodontist to keep ...

Scientists have discovered why males get dental disease more frequently and with greater severity than females, pinpointing ...