Whether through an accident or a disease, teeth loss can cause many inconveniences. Dental implants such as crowns, however, have allowed people to overcome most of these and live a better quality of ...

When you think about biofilm and its impact on the dental practice, what is your first reaction? Today, we will challenge typical thoughts about biofilm and quite likely give you a new perspective on ...

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) may successfully eliminate biofilms from titanium (Ti) dental implant surfaces, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Implant ...

A swarm of micro-robots, directed by magnets, can break apart and remove dental biofilm, or plaque, from a tooth. The innovation arose from a cross-disciplinary partnership among dentists, biologists, ...

Brush before or after coffee? Follow Dr Mark Burhenne's ‘simple’ tip that can make a big difference in preventing stains and ...

An interdisciplinary research team have developed microscopic robotic cleaning crew that can precisely and non-invasively remove plaque buildup. The robotic system has two types of functions: one that ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

This plaque is technically a biofilm – a colony of bacteria that binds together to resist removal. The bacteria in these plaques basically turn sugary foods to acids that erode the protective enamel ...