Tag: Photodynamic inactivation

In the past two decades, many developed countries have seen the rapid emergence of a variety of antibiotic-resistant infectious diseases. Intractable infections such as MRSA and others are

When a tooth becomes infected or badly decayed, dentists will often resort to a procedure called a root canal. This treatment is usually recommended for people with the

In Part 1, we introduced you to the problem of dental caries (cavities) and the role of bacteria in the mouth. Some of these bacteria stick to the

What is the most common disease in the world? The answer is dental caries, more commonly known as cavities.  These are spaces that form within the teeth as a

Some 12 million people are thought to suffer from a parasite infection known as Leishmaniasis. The spread of this disease has been linked with the bite of certain

In the common dental problem known as periodontitis, various microbes play a critical role in the disease processes that damage the pulp and other tooth structures. The light-based therapy known as

Photograph of Candida albicans under a microscope.  Under normal circumstances, Candida albicans is a relatively benign yeast or fungus that grows in the intestinal tract. Candida can begin

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition in which bone loss develops as a result of a bone-related implant.  Because implants have the potential to last a patient’s entire life,