A vaccine delivered through your gums using floss could revolutionize immunization by activating powerful mucosal defenses, ...

In the lab, the researchers tested the technique by applying vaccine components like proteins and inactivated viruses along ...

Flu viruses often enter the body through mucous tissue in the nose. Researchers are developing new ways to protect such areas.

Lancette VanGuilder is the president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, and she does not floss.“We are ...

Should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast? Discover what dental experts say and how your routine could be ...

Tongue scrapers are usually long, thin pieces of metal or plastic bent in a U shape. There are also versions that look like ...

Nerve flossing, also known as nerve gliding or neural mobilization, is an effective method for alleviating nerve-related ...

Researchers are developing a needle-free vaccine delivered via dental floss targeting the gum’s junctional epithelium, ...

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Dr Sam Jethwa, leading dentist, President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and founder of the award-winning ...

A recent Japanese study suggests that skipping nighttime teeth brushing may increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Oral ...