Scientists at the ADA Forsyth Institute have updated the Human Oral Microbiome Database (HOMD), a resource for the global scientific community to study microorganisms common to the oral cavity. The ...

When there is an obstruction in the oral cavity (mouth), it can cause a multitude of physiological ... with one of each on both sides of the head (see diagram below). Every nerve has its own multitude ...

Dr. Elizabeth Walton, cofounder of dental chain Risas Dental, explains how you can get a cavity from your sweetie.

Mouth microbes can travel to the gut and trigger neuroinflammation, which can contribute to dementia in patients with ...

Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

The term 'oral health' refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related structures, and it is closely linked ...

Oral cancer articles from across Nature Portfolio Oral cancer is a cancerous growth in the mouth, on the tongue, lips or gums. The most common type of oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.

Mouth breathing can cause dry mouth, bad breath, and sleep issues. Find out why it happens, what symptoms to watch for, and how to treat it effectively.

From financial charts to maps of epidemics, a dazzling new exhibition at the Fondazione Prada shows how diagrams have shaped history.

Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly ...