Osteomicrobiology is a new research field in which the aim is to explore the role of
microbiota in bone homeostasis. The alveolar bone is that part of the maxilla and mandible …

Microorganisms in the oral cavity are abundant in the human body. At present, more than
700 species of oral microorganisms have been identified. Recently, a lot of literature has …

Tobacco use is associated with diseases worldwide, including cancer. This is one of the
major public health problems globally, causing more than 19 million new cases in 2020. Lip …

Background The cadherin-4 gene (CDH4), a member of the cadherin family genes, encodes
R-cadherin (R-cad); however, the function of this gene in different types of cancer remains …

The potential toxicities and threats of electronic cigarettes (E-cigs) on periodontal health
remain elusive. Gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSCs) and periodontal ligament stem …

Background The onset of oral leukoplakia (OLK), the most common oral lesion with a high
risk of malignant transformation, is closely associated with the exposure of cigarette smoke …

Gene mutations play an important role in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
(HNSCC) by not only promoting the occurrence and progression of HNSCC but also …

Background: GGPS1 (geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase 1) is a member of the
prenyltransferase family. Abnormal expression of GGPS1 can disrupt the balance between …

Objectives: The poor prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is vastly due to late
diagnosis. The oral submucosal fibrosis (OSMF) is often unnoticed pathology linked with …

Previous studies on individual-level variables have improved our knowledge base of oral
health service use. However, environmental or contextual variables are also important in …