States of oral health and disease reflect the compositional and functional capacities of, as
well as the interspecies interactions within, the oral microbiota. The oral cavity exists as a …

In contrast to nitric oxide, which has well established and important roles in the regulation of
blood flow and thrombosis, neurotransmission, the normal functioning of the genitourinary …

Following a single blind, cross-over and non-randomized design we investigated the effect
of 7-day use of chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash on the salivary microbiome as well as …

A fundamental question in microbial ecology is how microbes are spatially organized with
respect to each other and their host. A test bed for examining this question is the tongue …

Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous signaling molecule that plays an important role in myriad
physiological processes including the regulation of vascular tone, neurotransmission …

This narrative review describes the oral microbiome, and its role in oral health and disease,
before considering the impact of commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) mouthwashes on …

Nitric oxide (NO), a small gaseous and multifunctional signaling molecule, is involved in the
maintenance of metabolic and cardiovascular homeostasis. It is endogenously produced in …

Periodontitis and caries are driven by complex interactions between the oral microbiome
and host factors, ie inflammation and dietary sugars, respectively. Animal models have been …

Introduction Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a commonly used antiseptic in situations of limited oral
hygiene ability such as after periodontal surgery. However, CHX is also considered as a …

Abstract Purpose of Review Arterial hypertension is an important risk factor for
cardiovascular disease. In the world, about 45% of people suffer from arterial hypertension …