News tagged with dental science

Doctors create gum that helps promote tooth health

With the help of a gum chomping machine and years of careful chemistry, University of Kentucky researchers have developed a chewing gum that can help replace toothpaste and a toothbrush, thus improving the health of soldiers ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Chemists discover most naturally variable protein in dental plaque bacterium

Two UC San Diego chemists have discovered the most naturally variable protein known to date in a bacterium that is a key player in the formation of dental plaque.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Nowhere to hide: New device sees bacteria behind the eardrum

Doctors can now get a peek behind the eardrum to better diagnose and treat chronic ear infections, thanks to a new medical imaging device invented by University of Illinois researchers. The device could usher ...

Technology / Engineering

created May 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast