Oral bacterium tied to accelerated breast cancer growth and spread in preclinical study
One in 8 females in Canada are expected to develop breast cancer in their lifetime. (iStock) A common…
ADA updates recommendations for early oral cancer detection, citing advances in technology
Burgundy ivory ribbon awareness on doctor’s hand, symbolic bow color for head and neck cancer, oral squamous cell…
Dental researchers target bacterial communication to shape healthier oral microbiomes
Bacterial communication — known as quorum sensing — allows microbes to detect their population density and coordinate community…
‘First’ study links oral bacteria to Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a common brain disorder marked by tremors, muscle stiffness and slowed movement. (iStock) A bacterium…