Background All soft and solid surface structures in the oral cavity are covered by the
acquired pellicle followed by bacterial colonization. This applies for natural structures as …

Biofilms associated with the human body, particularly in typically sterile locations, are difficult
to diagnose and treat effectively because of their recalcitrance to conventional antibiotic …

The synthesis and specific surface functionalization of antimicrobial silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs) and their incorporation into an alginate hydrogel is described. Divalent cation …

Adhesive restorative dentistry affects virtually every dental practice because it is integral to
many procedures, including dental sealant placement, bonding of orthodontic brackets …

Understanding how the body's natural defenses function to protect the oral cavity from the
myriad of bacteria that colonize its surfaces is an ongoing topic of research that can lead to …

Bone substitutes market is growing due to the great demand for bone regenerative
therapies. However, most of the actual products available in the market are incapable of …

Antibiotic resistance has prompted the search for new agents that can inhibit bacterial
growth. We recently reported on the antibiofilm activities of nanosized ZnO and CuO …

Bacillus species present a major concern in the dairy industry as they can form biofilms in
pipelines and on surfaces of equipment and machinery used in the entire line of production …

Chitosan is a natural polycationic polymer and due to its biocompatibility as well as
bioactivity it is widely used for biomedical applications. Ferulic acid is a promising phenolic …

Microbial interactions are important for the success and safety of food fermentations.
Although much indispensable work has described the microbial succession in various …