As one of the most clinically relevant human habitats, the human mouth is colonized by a set
of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. Increasing evidence has …

The oral cavity presents a highly diverse community of microorganisms due to the unique
environmental conditions for microbial adhesion and growth [1]. The range of habitats and …

In the last half-decade or so, interest in the bacterial part of the human microbiome and its
role in maintaining health have received considerable attention. Since 2009, over 300 …

This review discusses polymicrobial interactions with the host in both health and disease. As
our ability to identify specific bacterial clonal types, with respect to their abundance and …

Uncontrolled inflammation of the periodontal area may arise when complex microbial
communities transition from a commensal to a pathogenic entity. Communication among …

Background The oral microbiome is diverse and exists as multispecies microbial
communities on oral surfaces in structurally and functionally organized biofilms. Aim To …

Background Dental caries is a microbe and sugar-mediated biofilm-dependent oral disease.
Of particular significance, a virulent type of dental caries, known as severe early childhood …

The oral microbiome is an important part of the human microbiome. The oral cavity contains
several significantly different niches with distinct microbial communities. A wide range of …

Oral microbial communities are extraordinarily complex in taxonomic composition and
comprise interdependent biological systems. The bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses that …

The oral microbiota survives daily physical and chemical perturbations from the intake of
food and personal hygiene measures, resulting in a long-term stable microbiome. Biological …