The primary etiological agent for the initiation and progression of periodontal disease is the
dental plaque biofilm which is an organized aggregation of microorganisms residing within a …

The dynamic and polymicrobial oral microbiome is a direct precursor of diseases such as
dental caries and periodontitis, two of the most prevalent microbially induced disorders …

In health, indigenous polymicrobial communities at mucosal surfaces maintain an ecological
balance via both inter‐microbial and host‐microbial interactions that promote their own and …

Periodontitis is a dysbiotic inflammatory disease with an adverse impact on systemic health.
Recent studies have provided insights into the emergence and persistence of dysbiotic oral …

Oral and esophageal squamous cell carcinomas harbor a diverse microbiome that differs
compositionally from precancerous and healthy tissues. Though causality is yet to be …

Interleukin‐17 (also known as interleukin‐17A) is a key cytokine that links T‐cell activation to
neutrophil mobilization and activation. As such, interleukin‐17 can mediate protective innate …

Uncontrolled inflammation of the periodontal area may arise when complex microbial
communities transition from a commensal to a pathogenic entity. Communication among …

Recent studies have uncovered novel mechanisms underlying the breakdown of periodontal
host–microbe homeostasis, which can precipitate dysbiosis and periodontitis in susceptible …

Recent metagenomic and mechanistic studies are consistent with a new model of
periodontal pathogenesis. This model proposes that periodontal disease is initiated by a …

During recent years, it has become clear that polymorphonuclear neutrophils are remarkably
versatile cells, whose functions go far beyond phagocytosis and killing. In fact, besides …