Graphene: A new tool for fighting cavities and gum disease?

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 14:20 in Health & Medicine

Dental diseases, which are caused by the overgrowth of certain bacteria in the mouth, are among the most common health problems in the world. Now scientists have discovered that a material called graphene oxide is effective at eliminating these bacteria, some of which have developed antibiotic resistance.

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