Background Ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia developing in
people who have received mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours. VAP is a potentially …

Dental caries remains the most prevalent and costly oral infectious disease worldwide.
Several methods have been employed to prevent this biofilm-dependent disease, including …

The importance of commensal microbes for human health is increasingly recognized,,,,, yet
the impacts of evolutionary changes in human diet and culture on commensal microbiota …

The oral cavity of humans is inhabited by hundreds of bacterial species and some of them
have a key role in the development of oral diseases, mainly dental caries and periodontitis …

The oral cavity is a unique ecosystem. It comprises a wide range of habitats, including teeth,
gingival sulcus, tongue, cheeks, hard and soft palate, and tonsils, with their own, intrinsic …

The chronic sensation of a dry mouth is a disease condition called xerostomia and affects a
large part of the population. Xerostomia is associated with decreased secretion, or more …

Biofilm formation is the preferred mode of growth lifestyle for many microorganisms,
including bacterial and fungal human pathogens. Biofilm is a strong and dynamic structure …

Objectives Orthodontic treatment is highly popular for restoring functional and facial
esthetics in juveniles and adults. As a downside, prevalence of biofilm-related complications …

Mentha piperita essential oils (MPEO) were loaded into chitosan nanogel to use as
antibiofilm agent against Streptococcus mutans and to protect its dental plaque. Chitosan …

Dental plaque is an archetypical biofilm composed of a complex microbial community. It is
the aetiological agent for major dental diseases such as dental caries and periodontal …