Explore the Hidden World of Oral Biofilms
Oral Biofilm Micro Videos
Explore live phase-contrast microscope videos of oral biofilms featuring microorganisms, immune cells, and their interactions to better understand periodontal health and disease.
Featured Micro Video
TheraSol vs. Spirochetes
A video experiment by Dr. Ben Sutter. A drop of TheraSol was added to a live plaque/biofilm sample to observe its effect on spirochetes under the microscope.
Oral Yeast Identification
Oral Yeast Under the Microscope
Yeasts are occasionally found in oral biofilms, most commonly Candida albicans. This video demonstrates how oral yeast appears in a live plaque sample.
The Hidden Dangers Of Periodontal Disease
Silent Killer
A short film about periodontal disease in America, what it is, how it can be scientifically diagnosed using modern microbiological tests and how it can be treated as an infection.
The Hidden Dangers Of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal Biofilm Initiation
Microscopic Fields in Subgingival Plaques from Healthy Gingival Crevices and Infected Periodontal Pockets.
Tracking Oral Pathogens
White Blood Count Movement
This video shows a white blood cell moving through an oral biofilm using pseudopodia. Many periodontal pathogens suppress WBC function, reducing their ability to locate and destroy harmful bacteria.
Periodontal pathogens have a population problem
White Blood Cells
This video shows too numerous to count (TNC) white blood cells (WBCs) in an oral biofilm. Excessive WBCs indicate inflammation and contribute to periodontal tissue damage.