Oral candidiasis, commonly referred to as “thrush,” is an opportunistic fungal infection that
commonly affects the oral mucosa. The main causative agent, Candida albicans, is a highly …

Candida albicans is among the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota and
asymptomatically colonizes healthy individuals. However, it is also an opportunistic …

In humans, microbial cells (including bacteria, archaea, and fungi) greatly outnumber host
cells. Candida albicans is the most prevalent fungal species of the human microbiota; this …

Denture stomatitis, a common disorder affecting denture wearers, is characterized as
inflammation and erythema of the oral mucosal areas covered by the denture. Despite its …

Candida infections (candidiasis) are the most prevalent opportunistic fungal infection on
humans and, as such, a major public health problem. In recent decades, candidiasis has …

A biofilm is an organized, resilient group of microbes in which individual cells acquire
properties, such as drug resistance, that are distinct from those observed in suspension …

The incidence of fungal infections has increased significantly over the past decades. Very
often these infections are associated with biofilm formation on implanted biomaterials and/or …

The current rates of edentulism have been estimated to be between 7% and 69% of the
adult population internationally. In the United States, while the incidence of edentulism …

Biomaterials for the restoration of oral function are prone to biofilm formation, affecting oral
health. Oral bacteria adhere to hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces, but due to fluctuating …

Our classical perception of microorganisms as unicellular life forms is almost entirely based
on the pure-culture mode of growth; since microbial suspensions can be diluted to a single …