Periodontal Disease

Researchers disrupt bacterial signals to steer dental plaque toward health

16 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

Scientists at the University of Minnesota have shown that disrupting how oral bacteria communicate can shift dental plaque toward communities associated with better oral health, potentially opening the door to new ways of preventing gum disease without wiping out beneficial microbes.