Salivary mucins, key components of mucus, actively protect teeth from one of the principal bacteria that causes caries, Streptococcus mutans, according to a new study in Applied and Environmental ...

The figure illustrates the major categories of genes that may influence susceptibility to dental caries, organized by their biological functions and pathways. These groups include: (1) Enamel ...

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using chlorin e-6, a photosensitizer marketed in several countries, is an effective auxiliary treatment for dental caries. The technique can be used in the consulting room.

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against dental caries. An interesting human trial by researchers from Aarhus ...