The team has shown, in mice, that unwaxed dental floss coated with vaccine can be gently threaded between the teeth and gums.

Oral vaccination isn’t new. Vaccines to protect against rotavirus — which causes diarrheal disease — are given to infants as ...

To use this tool, thread the floss through the eye of the holder and then move the threader between the tooth, pulling the floss through, says Dr. Lowenberg. If you have difficulty, consult your ...

Corey Cooper is the CEO of Tru Floss Technology, a durable medical equipment (DME) company. Tru Floss is a toothbrush that allows you to brush and floss your teeth at the same time. Disrupting the ...