The methodologies applicable for the evaluation of periodontal associated diseases are
constantly evolving to provide quick, realistic, and scientifically proven results. Trends in the …

Correlation and association analyses are one of the most widely used statistical methods in
research fields, including microbiome and integrative multiomics studies. Correlation and …

In modern medicine, the oral cavity has often been viewed as a passive conduit to the upper
airways and gastrointestinal tract; however, its connection to the rest of the body has been …

Periodontitis is a microbial-induced chronic inflammatory disease, which may not only result
in tooth loss, but can also contribute to the development of various systemic diseases. The …

Introduction: A biomarker is a biological indicator of normal or pathogenic processes.
Identification of biomarkers is useful for the prevention, diagnosis and prognosis of diseases …

Dental caries, the most common chronic infectious disease worldwide, has a complex
etiology involving the interplay of microbial and host factors that are not completely …

Inflammation is a driven force in modulating microbial communities, but little is known on the
interplay between colonizing microorganisms and the immune response in periodontitis …

The significance of microbiology and immunology with regard to caries and periodontal
disease gained substantial clinical or research consideration in the mid 1960's. This …

Members of oral bacterial communities form biofilms not only on tooth surfaces but also on
the surface of dental implants that replace natural teeth. Prolonged interaction of host cells …

Purpose Previous reports suggest that a complex microbiome exists within the female
human breast that might contribute to breast cancer etiology. The purpose of this pilot study …