Lake Gossenköllesee is located in the Tyrolean Alps. Credit: Christopher Bellas Though human beings, along with other vertebrate and invertebrate organisms, do not photosynthesize, we're certainly the downstream beneficiaries of the life forms that do. Phototrophic organisms at the bottom of the food chain convert plentiful sunlight into the energy that ultimately powers all other...
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Investigators at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have determined the microorganisms most typically discovered in intense oral diseases. Few such research have been done previously, and the group currently wishes that the investigation can deliver much deeper insight into the association in between dental germs and other diseases. The research is released...
Bioactive glass laced with toxic metal shows promise in treating bone cancerDepositphotos New Treatment for Bone Cancer Shows Promise Scientists have revealed a potential new treatment for bone cancer. A bioactive glass infused with a toxic metal was able to kill up to 99% of cancer cells without harming healthy ones, and it could even help...
Credit: Dental Vidas. Tongue scraping, a practice involving the removal of bacteria, dead cells, and food remnants from the tongue's surface, has garnered attention for its potential benefits. While some studies highlight advantages such as reducing harmful bacteria and combating bad breath, others suggest caution, indicating that certain claimed benefits may be overstated. Understanding Tongue Anatomy The...
Stanford scientists have discovered a completely new type of microbe in the human microbiome, which they call ObelisksDepositphotos Trillions of microbes, spanning bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more, inhabit our bodies. Recently, Stanford researchers unearthed a fresh category of biological entities within us, dubbing them "Obelisks" with an air of mystery. The expansive microbiome we harbor continues...
Credit: Depositphotos A recently developed aqueous lubricant technology, aimed at assisting individuals experiencing dry mouth, has demonstrated laboratory test results indicating it is between four and five times more efficient than currently available commercial products. Crafted by researchers from the University of Leeds, this saliva substitute is characterized by its ability to effectively hydrate the...
Dental professionals should be aware that the majority of systemic conditions often show symptoms in the mouth. These conditions include autoimmune disorders like Sjögren's syndrome, lupus, sarcoidosis, diabetes, HIV, and hematological issues. In some cases, oral symptoms of conditions such as Crohn's disease can appear before gastrointestinal symptoms. As a dental professional, I have...
Credit: The Symphony Agence. All of us know that the healthcare market is continuously altering and advancing. Patients frequently expect nothing less than the best possible care and experience when they get into a dental practice. What the majority of us do not realize is that a great patient experience begins even before the patient...
The Oral Microbiome and Naturally Occurring Alveolar Bone Loss: An Experimental Investigation It is increasingly obvious that the collection of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that dwell on and within us—the human microbiome—significantly benefits our health. The microbiome as a supplement has been described as a management tool for immune cells that affect bone health in...
