The number of research papers published on the involvement of the oral microbiota in
systemic diseases has grown exponentially over the last 4 years clearly demonstrating the …

Background Lifestyle plays an important role in shaping the gut microbiome. However, its
contributions to the oral microbiome remain less clear, due to the confounding effects of …

Oral microbiome research has gained significant interest in recent years due to its potential
impact on overall health. Smoking has been identified as a significant modulator of the oral …

The respiratory tract harbours microorganisms of the normal host microbiota which are also
capable of causing invasive disease. Among these, Neisseria meningitidis a commensal …

Background and Aim: Rothia, a genus comprising pleomorphic Gram-positive bacteria found
in the human oral, intestinal, and skin microbiota, is recognized as an opportunistic …

The oral cavity harbours a complex and dynamic microbial community crucial to both health
and disease. Oral bacteria, forming biofilms on oral surfaces, are pivotal in the pathogenesis …