The oral microbiome: Role of key organisms and complex networks in oral health and disease.

7.2. Toothpaste The effects of toothpaste on the oral microbiota have been investigated more thoroughly than the effects of toothbrushes. In the same study as previously described,33 the researchers also compared the oral and toothbrush microbiotas of participants who used either traditional Chinese medicine toothpaste or antibacterial toothpaste. While both types of toothpaste effectively reduced […]

Aluminum stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts in vitro by a mechanism that is different from fluoride.

Acknowledgements This work was supported in part by research grants from the Arthritis Foundation, the Southern California Chapter, and the National Institute of Dental Research (ROl DE08681). The authors wish to thank Mr. Noah Awoniyi for his technical assistance, and the Medical Media staff of the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans’ Hospital for their assistance […]

Mothers’ Sources of Child Fluoride Information and Misinformation From Social Connections.

Key Points Question  From which social relationships do mothers obtain child fluoride information and misinformation? Findings  In this qualitative study of 126 mothers of children aged 3 to 5 years, fluoride information and misinformation relating to children were obtained from family members, health care clinicians, and community members. The receipt of inconsistent child fluoride information […]