Researchers are testing whether transferring healthy oral bacteria from donors can rebalance the oral microbiome and provide a breakthrough treatment for chronic oral malodor.
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International Federation of Dental Hygienists Announces Social Responsibility Program
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COVID-19 and Alzheimer Disease Share a Genetic Link
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FDA Approves Booster Shots for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
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Survey results recently published in Nature found that of the 321 scientist respondents, 22% had endured threats of physical or sexual violence and 15% had received death threats after speaking, commenting, or publishing about COVID-19. A…
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