Faye Donald: Today, I'm going to show you how guided biofilm therapy, or GBT, works when we professionally clean a patient's mouth from start to finish. My job as a dental hygienist is to detect ...

Most oral and dental diseases are preventable, if you take care of your teeth and mouth. In-between visits to the dentist, ...

While many surfaces can host biofilms — the plaque on your teeth is a biofilm — plastics appear to provide an especially strong bond that attracts the most prolific bacteria, according to the study.

Now a little biofilm isn't going to hurt you. It's only when you stop brushing it away that things can get ugly. And not only for your teeth. It just so happens that "Strep" and his friends are a ...

Toothpaste plays a key role in oral health by breaking up bacterial biofilm, reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. While some ingredients may affect the oral microbiome, research suggests ...

While many surfaces can host biofilms — the plaque on your teeth is a biofilm — plastics appear to provide an especially strong bond that attracts the most prolific bacteria, according to the ...