Periodontal diseases are one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases of the oral
cavity, which are initiated and sustained by pathogenic plaque biofilms. Central to modern …

Biofilms are dynamic habitats which constantly evolve in response to environmental
fluctuations and thereby constitute remarkable survival strategies for microorganisms. The …

Background Oral mucositis is the most common oral complication of cancer patients
receiving radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, leading to poor quality of life. Limitations of the …

The development of probiotics targeting non-intestinal body sites continues to generate
interest amongst researchers, biotech companies and consumers alike. A key consideration …

Although several studies have evaluated the inhibitory effect of probiotics on halitosis,
findings are inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical …

Dental caries and periodontal disease are amongst the most prevalent global disorders.
Their aetiology is rooted in microbial activity within the oral cavity, through the generation of …

Objectives This study was carried out to investigate whether the changes in hematologic
characteristic and color of pulpal bleeding is associated with clinical and histologic status of …

Background Halitosis is defined as a foul odour emitted from the oral cavity. Many
interventions have been used to control halitosis from mouthwashes to chewing gums …

Halitosis or oral malodor is a condition caused by the putrefaction of sulfur-containing amino
acids. It affects 30–50% of the population and causes social rejection, reducing quality of …

This study was to evaluate the effect of Streptococcus salivarius K12 on tongue coating–
associated halitosis. Twenty-eight subjects having tongue coating–associated halitosis were …