Immune cells in the healthy mouth
Maintaining the body’s barrier defenses at sites such as the skin and mucosal surfaces is critical for health and survival.
Read More17 Feb 2017
Maintaining the body’s barrier defenses at sites such as the skin and mucosal surfaces is critical for health and survival.
Read More17 Feb 2017
Oral immunity is dependent on the immune system performing a remarkable balancing act by fighting off dangerous pathogens while tolerating the presence of the normal flora.
Read More7 Feb 2017
Providing oral care to people with intellectual disability requires adaptation of the skills you use every day. In fact, most people with mild or moderate intellectual disability can be treated successfully in the general practice setting.
Read More6 Feb 2017
Oral plaque (biofilm) contains a complex of multiple bacterial species that can lead to periodontitis or inflammation and, in its more advanced stages, deterioration of gums and tissues that surround the teeth (Periodontal Disease).
Read More5 Feb 2017
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to treat cancer. These drugs kill cancer cells, but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. Side effects include problems with your teeth and gums; the soft, moist lining of your mouth; and the glands that make saliva (spit).
Read More5 Feb 2017
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is burning pain in the mouth that may occur every day for months or longer. Doctors and dentists do not have a specific test for BMS, which makes it hard to diagnose.
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