Novel nanoparticle-based approach detects and treats oral plaque without drugs

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 10:00 in Health & Medicine

When the good and bad bacteria in our mouth become imbalanced, the bad bacteria form a biofilm (aka plaque), which can cause cavities, and if left untreated over time, can lead to cardiovascular and other inflammatory diseases like diabetes and bacterial pneumonia.

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