Over the past few decades, the scientific community has been highly concerned about the
obesity epidemic. Artificial sweeteners are compounds that mimic the sweet taste of sugar …

Background Excessive sugar consumption is associated with a variety of health problems.
Sugar reduction is challenging as it affects the texture and flavor of food. Furthermore, the …

Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) present substantial
challenges to clinical intervention, necessitating the formulation of novel antimicrobial …

Introduction Streptococcus mutans is the most prevalent biofilm-forming pathogen in dental
caries, while Candida albicans is often detected in the presence of S. mutans. Methods We …

The widespread application of fluoride, an extremely effective caries prevention agent,
induces the generation of fluoride-resistant strains of opportunistic cariogenic bacteria such …

Objective This study aimed to determine changes in saliva secretion and subjective taste
intensity during a sustained period with continuous gustatory stimulation. Design Twenty-two …

The cariogenicity of Streptococcus mutans relates to its ability to form biofilms on dental
surfaces. The aim of this work was to develop a flowcell system compatible with time-lapse …

Research has demonstrated a close correlation between human microbiota and overall
health, highlighting their intimate connection. Exposure to environmental factors, such as …

Titanium is the metal of choice for dental implants because of its biocompatibility and ability
to merge with human bone tissue. Despite the great success rate of dental implants, early …

Objective Sugary drinks such as Coca-Cola may expedite dental caries. For this reason,
sugar-free drinks like Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (CZ) may be considered advantageous. This …