While plaque‐induced gingivitis is one of the most common human inflammatory diseases,
several non–plaque‐induced gingival diseases are less common but often of major …

The ecological diversity of the periodontal microenvironment may provide suitable
conditions for the colonization of species not usually considered members of the oral …

This review article describes the microbiota associated with periodontal disease in Latin
America. This vast territory includes 22 nations, which show great ethnic diversity, with large …

Limited information is available about the effects of HIV and subsequent antiretroviral
treatment on host-microbe interactions. This study aimed to determine the salivary microbial …

Background: Enterococcus faecalis may contribute to periodontal breakdown in heavily
infected subgingival sites, particularly in patients responding poorly to mechanical forms of …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is associated with a range of oral conditions,
and increased numbers of disease-associated microbial species have previously been …

The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has decreased the incidence
and prevalence of several oral manifestations such as oral candidiasis, hairy leukoplakia …

Biofilms are polymicrobial communities that grow on surfaces in nature. Oral bacteria can
spontaneously form biofilms on the surface of teeth, which may compromise the health of the …

HIV patients with severe periodontitis have high levels of residual virus in their saliva and
plasma despite effective therapy (HAART). Multiple short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) from …

Patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are at high risk of opportunistic
infections. Oral manifestations have been associated with the level of immunosuppression …