peridontal pathogens

by Jens Augustin, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes P. gingivalis (orange), the compound (blue) and a healthy microbiome at the transition between gum and tooth. Credit: PerioTrap Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that […]