Oral biofilm is part of everyday life. In modern dental practices, where preventive oral hygiene takes a bigger role in patients’ overall health and wellness, it takes on even more importance. Dr. Lou ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

New research from MIT shows that one key factor in determining where microparticles are likely to build up has to do with the presence of biofilms. These thin, sticky biopolymer layers are shed by ...

Biofilms can grow on heart valves, in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis, in the intestines, and on teeth, as well as on medical devices and implants, including artificial joints, stents, and ...

Biofilms consist of both the cells and the extracellular matrix produced by the cells. Biofilms can be problematic in certain places, for example inside pipes or on medical implants.

If your dental insurance pays 50%, you would owe $2,500. But if the dental insurance plan also has a lifetime maximum cap for orthodontic care of $1,000, it would only pick up 50% of the bill only ...

Ameritas offers multiple dental insurance plans that range from the low-cost PrimeStar Lite to comprehensive plans like PrimeStar Complete. PrimeStar Complete Annual maximum: $2,500 per person in ...

Article Processing ChargesOpen Access Fees and Funding All articles published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, without ...

Aetna is the worst dental insurance I have ever had. They deny claims constantly. I got major dental work completed. They were supposed to cover almost $1000 according EOB. I asked for a ...

Shady business practices. I reviewed Metlife Veterans Dental coverage and decided to go with the higher plan over the standard. In bold print, it looks great. It shows 40% for out of network and ...

Experienced general dentists, hygienists, and specialty dentists provide care in a private practice setting within the School of Dental Medicine. Fees and time commitment for seeing a faculty dentist ...

Tip the spinach into a large bowl, cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes until wilted. Alternatively, cook in a saucepan over a high heat with a splash of water for 2–3 minutes until wilted ...