Recently, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), the etiologic
agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), has led to a worldwide pandemic with …

Osteoporosis (OP) is a bone disease consisting of a progressive loss of bone mineral
density (BMD) and therefore resulting in greater susceptibility to fractures. OP shares a …

Background The oral commensal bacterial species Streptococcus gordonii has been
reported to regulate the inflammation of oral epithelial cells stimulated by the periodontal …

Background: Vaping has become a global health concern. As research continues, more
studies are beginning to question the relative safety of E-liquid flavoring additives. The oral …

Introduction Electronic cigarette (ECIG) use or vaping has become popular globally. While
the question “Is vaping safer than smoking?” continues, it is becoming clearer that one of the …

The objective of this pilot study was to describe the microbial profiles present in the plaque
and saliva of children who continued to develop new carious lesions following treatment …

Chronic infections in the cystic fibrosis (CF) airway are composed of both pathogenic and
commensal bacteria. However, chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are the leading …

Obesity, one of the most serious health concerns worldwide, exacerbates periodontitis
pathogenesis and reduces the effectiveness of treatments 1. Conversely, periodontitis …

Autism rates have been reported to be increasing rapidly in industrialized societies. The
pathology most often combines neurological symptoms associated with language and social …

(1) Background: The rise in electronic cigarette (E-cigarette) popularity, especially among
adolescents, has prompted research to investigate potential effects on health. Although …