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Patients Urged to Ask Their Dentist about the Risk for Cross-Contamination



Cross contamination is a process through which the bacteria can be transferred from one patient to the other through the dental equipment used at the office such as bib chains, holders, saliva trays, etc. According to an international scientist working in the field of infection control, it is extremely important that patients will ask their dentist about the risk of cross-contamination they might be exposed to in a dental office.

Gum Disease Prevention – Vaccine for Periodontitis



Scientists from The University of Melbourne have identified candidate vaccine antigens for the wide-spread gum disease periodontitis. The advanced stages of periodontal disease is a common problem all around the world, which leads to destruction of the tissues and later tooth loss at an early or middle age, and bone loss reduces the chances of replacement with a proper prosthesis.

Toothbrush and Toilet Bad Bacteria



Scientists have found more than 10,000,000 bacteria living on a single toothbrush. This huge number does not vary a lot. Now think how dangerous becomes the everyday procedure of ‘cleaning’ your teeth if not to take the right care about your dental toothbrush. Millions of bacteria infects the oral cavity and can badly infect your damaged gums, too.