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Are cavities contagious?

Are cavities contagious?

David Lin

In this article, we discuss the evidence for cavities being contagious. We summarize research studies that show the bacteria that cause cavities are contagious and transmitted from person to person....

Are cavities contagious?

David Lin

In this article, we discuss the evidence for cavities being contagious. We summarize research studies that show the bacteria that cause cavities are contagious and transmitted from person to person....

The 5 most abundant and common oral bacteria and what they mean for your health

The 5 most abundant and common oral bacteria an...

Brian Maurer

In your mouth resides the second largest and most diverse community of microbes in your body, also known as the oral microbiome. The fungi, bacteria, and viruses in your mouth...

The 5 most abundant and common oral bacteria an...

Brian Maurer

In your mouth resides the second largest and most diverse community of microbes in your body, also known as the oral microbiome. The fungi, bacteria, and viruses in your mouth...

A layman's overview of microbiome testing methods

A layman's overview of microbiome testing methods

Brian Maurer

An introduction to the most commonly used Microbiome testing methods.

A layman's overview of microbiome testing methods

Brian Maurer

An introduction to the most commonly used Microbiome testing methods.

What is your oral microbiome?

What is your oral microbiome?

Brian Maurer

We often tend to think of our teeth in mechanical terms, like a car, but our mouths are more like a coral reef

What is your oral microbiome?

Brian Maurer

We often tend to think of our teeth in mechanical terms, like a car, but our mouths are more like a coral reef

Reddit AMA with Bristle Founders

Reddit AMA with Bristle Founders

Brian Maurer

We hosted an AMA on Reddit to answer questions on all things oral microbiome, oral health, and Bristle.

Reddit AMA with Bristle Founders

Brian Maurer

We hosted an AMA on Reddit to answer questions on all things oral microbiome, oral health, and Bristle.

Microbe Monday: Porphyromonas gingivalis

Microbe Monday: Porphyromonas gingivalis

David Lin

Here are 3 facts you should know about Porphyromonas gingivalis. P. gingivalis is normally at low levels in the oral microbiome, however, when P. gingivalis grows to high abundance, it can...

Microbe Monday: Porphyromonas gingivalis

David Lin

Here are 3 facts you should know about Porphyromonas gingivalis. P. gingivalis is normally at low levels in the oral microbiome, however, when P. gingivalis grows to high abundance, it can...