C andida species (spp) are commensal yeast that can only instigate oral infection (oral
candidosis–OC) when there is an underlying predisposing condition in the host. We …

Although Candida albicans is well recognised as the major agent of oral candidiasis, it is not
clear why several variants such as pseudomembranous (PC), erythematous (EC) and …

Oral infections caused by yeast of the genus Candida and particularly Candida albicans
(oral candidoses) have been recognised throughout recorded history. However, since the …

Candida species are the most common fungal pathogens isolated from the oral cavity. Their
oral existence both as a commensal and an opportunist pathogen has intrigued clinicians …

Oral health is defined as a perfect health of the oral cavity, including teeth and their
supporting structures. To preserve good oral health it is necessery to maintain properly and …

Candida is a fungus (yeast) that is generally regarded as a normal and harmless member of
the oral microbiome in humans. Should host defences against these commensals be …

Descriptions of disease states corresponding to what must surely have been candidosis
have been made since the time of Hippocrates." Even the phylogenetic nomenclature …

Oral candidosis is the most common fungal infection encountered in general dental practice.
It manifests in a variety of clinical presentations which may mimic more sinister diseases …

Oral candidosis is the most common fungal infection encountered in dental practice. Clinical
diagnosis and management of oral candidosis is usually complicated, because it is …

Oral candidoses are frequently encountered in the practice of dentistry. Although most oral
candidoses are symptomless, they can indicate the presence of an underlying systemic …