Warning patients of their risks of periodontal disease may improve their oral hygiene, according to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) researchers have developed a new dental adhesive and composite that, when combined, deliver longer-lasting dental restorations. T
Biofilms are composed of bacteria adhering to each other or to living or nonliving surfaces. They form complex communities surrounded by extracellular polymeric substances. Cells within these biofilms have changing physiologic and metabolic…
Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) announced that it will provide four Sandy Springs and Gwinnett County-based children with complimentary orthodontic care through its Gift of a Smile program.
The primary goal of an infection prevention and control program is to prevent health care-associated infections in patients and prevent exposures and illnesses in personnel.
The main goals of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) are to remove and control supra- and subgingival microbial biofilms, eliminate and control inflammation, and eliminate and control systemic and local risk factors that contribute to…