The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...

Toothpaste with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) epsilon-poly-L-lysine (ε-PL) and funme peptide (FP) may reduce plaque, halitosis, and gingival bleeding, according to a study published recently in the ...

Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical commonly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, hand soaps, and other personal care products, has been found to hinder muscle contractions at a cellular level, according ...

Professor and Head of School of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Nothing to disclose. Albert Leung and Niamh Coffey do not work for, ...