GRAPHENE OXIDE MAY HAVE POTENTIAL TO FIGHT PERIODONTAL DISEASE, TOOTH DECAYGraphene has been getting lots of news recently. It is made from common graphite, most commonly found in pencil lead. Stretched to an atomic thin layer, it has amazing properties in electronics and manufacturing.Now an article in the Journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces has reported that graphene oxide has the ability to eliminate certain bacteria in the mouth. This could be very helpful, considering that there are many bacteria that are developing resistance to most man-made antibiotics. The report indicated that the graphene oxide had the ability to stunt the growth of certain bacteria without injuring the host cells. It further reported that the graphene was able to destroy the bacterial walls and membranes of certain pathogens. The researchers felt that this could be helpful in the field of dentistry.More information on this research can be found in Dentistry Today online by clicking here.We will keep our patients appraised of research in this exciting area and apply it if the studies have found graphene to be safe and effective. We care about your health.