Previous biochemical studies have determined that human saliva contains high and low
molecular weight mucin glycoproteins (MG1 and MG2, respectively) that are structurally distinct. …

Although the use of hydroxyapatite-coated (HA-coated) endosseous implants in the treatment
of dental patients has been established, their clinical predictability remains controversial. …

Objectives. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the use of 0.12% chlorhexidine
gluconate as a prophylactic therapy for the prevention of alveolar osteitis and to further examine …

This study examined the interaction of a human salivary low-molecular-weight mucin (MG2)
with Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by using both solution-phase …

… Biesbrock is a principal dental research scientist and Mr. … Bartizek RD, Biesbrock AR. Dental
plaque removal efficacy … , Ferrante A, Bartizek RD, Biesbrock AR. Plaque removal efficacy of …

Background: To our knowledge, changes in the patterns of whole‐transcriptome gene
expression that occur during the induction and resolution of experimental gingivitis in humans …

The objective of this research was to evaluate the anticaries effectiveness of a low-dose (500
ppm F, low-NaF) sodium fluoride dentifrice, a high-dose (2,800 ppm F, high-NaF) sodium …

Oral health educational programs have been reported to have a variable impact on the oral
health status of program participants. This paper reports the impact of an educational oral …

Objective: Stannous fluoride is a broad‐spectrum anti‐microbial agent that has been used in
dentistry as a chemical adjunct to prevent dental caries and gingivitis. The objective of this …

Background: Effective plaque removal is essential for gingival health, and dental floss is
used to augment plaque removal achieved with a toothbrush. Methods: This randomized, …