While its we’ve seen hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in our oral hygiene products before, such as baking soda and hydrogen peroxide toothpaste, new research adds a new twist to the proven oral debrider. Often, the bacteria that need to be reached live in structures called biofilms, which serve as a physical barrier to reach them. Apparently […]
New Research Shows that Humans React to Light in Much the Same Way Plants Do.
New research conducted by Nathalie Hoang and a team of researchers has been published in the journal of the Public Library of Science. This study has shown that photoreceptors called cryptochromes in humans respond to blue light in much the same way that cryptochromes in plants do. While many of our cryptochromes are found in […]
Blue Light for Treating Cancer?
Mr. Patel, MCG School of Dentistry Junior, Dr. Jill Lewis, associate professor of oral biology, Dr. Regina Messer, associate professor of oral rehabilitation and oral biology, and Dr. John Wataha, adjunct professor of oral rehabilitation and oral biology, have recently concluded early studies pointing to the possible use of Blue Light to help treat cancer. […]
Exploring Blue Lights in Cars to Fight Fatigue
Car manufacturers have started to explore the use of blue light in their cars to fight fatigue. Blue light most closely mimics full daylight, and is used successfully to reset body ‘clocks’. It is hoped that this same concept can be integrated into automotive technology to stimulate tired drivers. More information about how blue light […]
