FEB 06, 2025 2:20 PM PST

Is a Dog's Mouth Really Cleaner Than a Human's Mouth?

Everyone loves getting kisses from a dog, but how healthy is it? Could certain diseases be transferred from a dog’s mouth to a human’s mouth? How important is doggy dental care? Is a dog’s mouth cleaner than a human’s mouth? Here, we present an infographic designed to provide educational insights into a dog’s mouth and the potential health risks associated with them. While dogs and humans have coexisted with each other for thousands of years, it was only in the last few decades that their dental health became a topic of importance for dog owners and veterinarians.

About the Author
Master's (MA/MS/Other)
Laurence Tognetti is a six-year USAF Veteran who earned both a BSc and MSc from the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Laurence is extremely passionate about outer space and science communication, and is the author of "Outer Solar System Moons: Your Personal 3D Journey".
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