In a study published last month in mSystems, researchers from Osaka University revealed that the interaction between two common types of oral bacteria leads to the production of a chemical compound that is a major cause of bad breath.
Read MoreBacteria in the mouth may play a role in survival from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic lung disease, finds a new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan (UM) and the University of Virginia (UV) in the United States.
Read MoreA new report ‘Time to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Addressing Inequalities in Oral Health’ looks at the need for a joined-up approach between policy, public health initiatives and clinical practice to address the challenges facing oral health.
Read MoreEnamel, the hardest and most mineral-rich substance in the human body, covers and protects our teeth. But in one of every 10 people this layer appears defective, failing to protect the teeth properly.
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