Periodontal diseases usually refer to common inflammatory disorders known as gingivitis
and periodontitis, which are caused by a pathogenic microbiota in the subgingival biofilm …

Seminal studies published in the 1990s and 2000s explored connections between
periodontal diseases and systemic conditions, revealing potential contributions of …

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 …

Approximately 47 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with dementia, 60%‐80%
of whom have dementia of the Alzheimer's disease type. Unfortunately, there is no cure in …

Periodontal diseases are initiated by bacterial species living in polymicrobial biofilms at or
below the gingival margin and progress largely as a result of the inflammation elicited by …

The oral cavity of healthy individuals contains hundreds of different bacterial, viral, and
fungal species. Many of these can associate to form biofilms, which are resistant to …

Chronic inflammation is a prominent feature of aging and of common age‐related diseases,
including atherosclerosis, cancer and periodontitis. This volume examines modifiable risk …

Recent insights into the bioactivation and signaling actions of inorganic, dietary nitrate and
nitrite now suggest a critical role for the microbiome in the development of cardiac and …

Introduction: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation of the attachment structures of
the teeth, triggered by potentially hazardous microorganisms and the consequent immune …

An extensive body of experimental and clinical evidence documents the negative impact of
chronic psychological stress and depression on the immune system and health. Chronic …