New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
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UF Health Mar 3 2026 For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that kill bacteria indiscriminately. While newer therapies can regenerate lost tissue, doctors still lack a precise way to stop the infection without harming the mouth's healthy microbiome. New research from the University of Florida College of Dentistry offers a breakthrough. Researchers have discovered that the primary bacterium driving gum disease carries
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