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DOKTORSAVHANDLING | Published: 24 January 2025

Acid tolerance of oral bacteria is focus of new thesis

Our mouths are full of bacteria that protect us from diseases. When we eat too much sugar or neglect to brush, the bacterial flora is disrupted – the environment becomes acidic. A new thesis sheds light on how oral bacteria adapt to acidic environments.

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Published: 9 December 2024

Adding to the arsenal to fight oral bacteria

Gum disease and tooth decay are two of the most prevalent human diseases, affecting around three billion worldwide. These afflictions of the mouth are caused by the build-up of oral bacteria biofilms, commonly known as plaque. Left untreated, these...

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Published: 20 August 2024

Mark Herzberg to be made honorary doctor at Malmö University

Professor Mark Herzberg at the University of Minnesota has been appointed honorary doctor at Malmö University’s Faculty of Odontology, having contributed to its research in oral microbiology.

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Published: 18 October 2023

3D X-ray not always necessary before wisdom teeth removal surgery

It has become increasingly common to use 3D X-rays, known as CBCT, to assess the position of the wisdom tooth in the lower jaw. But lowering the dose of radiation for such X-rays, or using panoramic radiographs, provide at least as good a basis for...

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Published: 5 July 2023

Take care of your teeth – for the sake of your heart

There are good reasons to keep an eye on your gums; bacteria under the gum line does not only affect the mouth. More and more research studies show a connection between gum inflammation, tooth loss and increased risk of heart attacks.

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