The purpose of the present investigation was to characterize species-specific bacterial
activity of the oral microbiota in periodontitis. We tested the hypotheses that chronic …

For millions of years, our resident microbes have coevolved and coexisted with us in a
mostly harmonious symbiotic relationship. We are not distinct entities from our microbiome …

Microorganisms as risk indicators for periodontal disease Page 1 Microorganisms as risk
indicators for periodontal disease Paul J. Ezzo & Christopher W. Cutler The composition of …

The interaction between bacteria and eukaryotic cells is complex; active processes must
exist that allow us to live harmoniously with the bacteria which normally live on and within …

Background Periodontitis is an infectious and inflammatory disease of polymicrobial etiology
that can lead to the destruction of bones and tissues that support the teeth. The management …

The oral microbiome can alter the balance between health and disease, locally and
systemically. Within the oral cavity, bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and viruses may all be …

This study examined the microbial diversity and community assembly of oral microbiota in
periodontal health and disease and after nonsurgical periodontal treatment. The V4 region …

The oral bacterial microbiome encompasses approximately 700 commonly occurring
phylotypes, approximately half of which can be present at any time in any individual. These …

Determining the composition and function of subgingival dental plaque is crucial to
understanding human periodontal health and disease, but it is challenging because of the …

Background A comparison of the salivary microbiome of non‐diabetic and diabetic cohorts
having periodontal health, gingivitis and periodontitis could reveal microbial signatures …