The mouth presents a multiplicity of local environments in communication with one another
via saliva. The spatial organization of microbes within the mouth is shaped by opposing …

The oral microbiome, the complex ecosystem of microbes inhabiting the human mouth,
harbors several thousands of bacterial types. The proliferation of pathogenic bacteria within …

The human body is colonized by abundant and diverse microorganisms, collectively known
as the microbiome. The oral cavity has more than 700 species of bacteria and consists of …

The oral cavity is a unique ecosystem. It comprises a wide range of habitats, including teeth,
gingival sulcus, tongue, cheeks, hard and soft palate, and tonsils, with their own, intrinsic …

The human microbiome plays important roles in health, but when disrupted, these same
indigenous microbes can cause disease. The composition of the microbiome changes …

The microbiome of the human body represents a symbiosis of microbial networks spanning
multiple organ systems. Bacteria predominantly represent the diversity of human microbiota …

The salivary microbiota (SM), comprising bacteria shed from oral surfaces, has been shown
to be individualized, temporally stable and influenced by diet and lifestyle. SM reflects local …

The organisms that colonize the human body over a lifetime are diverse, extensive and
gargantuan. A fair proportion of the microbiota that constitutes this human microbiome live …

More than 1,000 different species of microbes have been found to live within the human oral
cavity, where they play important roles in maintaining both oral and systemic health. Several …

A homeostatic balance exists between the resident microbiota in the oral cavity and the host.
Perturbations of the oral microbiota under particular conditions can contribute to the growth …