Scientists target gum disease with bacteriophage virus

Credit: La Trobe University Scientists have shown that a naturally occurring virus can dismantle complex bacterial communities responsible for severe gum disease, offering a potential alternative to traditional antibiotics. In

Diving deep into the fluoride debate: Q&A

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride

Artificial saliva with sugarcane protein shields teeth after cancer treatment

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in a laboratory, can aid in treating teeth in patients with