It seems like more commercials about oral hygiene products are talking about biofilm. So, what is dental biofilm? Dental biofilm is the beginning stage of forming dental plaque. It is natural to have ...

The truth about oral biofilm is that it still remains very much a mystery to healthcare professionals. As dental hygienists, we live biofilm, we breath it, we scrape it, and when we stop and think ...

Arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, may counteract the destructive effects of dental biofilms, in turn reducing the risk of caries, according to an article published on January 11 in SciTech.

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 ...

One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think - right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in ...

Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. Yet these materials, like tooth enamel, can be vulnerable to the growth of plaque, the sticky biofilm ...

Dentists say ‘everyone needs to be educated about cleaning the tongue’. Here’s how it’s done ...

Strathcona Dental Clinic blends decades of trusted care with advanced Airflow technology, faster, more comfortable, and effective cleanings for every patient. Airflow: Guided Biofilm Therapy uses a ...

Navy Dentist Lt. Benjamin Anderson (Seated left) and Dental Technician Lennard Henry perform routine procedure on a patient. Image by U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer under Creative Commons ...