Oral microbiome 2 articles

The oral microbiome is the community of microorganisms inhabiting teeth, gingiva, mucosa, saliva, the tongue and other oral surfaces. Its composition reflects interactions among microbial ecology, dental plaque biofilms, host factors, diet and the local environment. Research examines associations with caries, periodontal disease and wider oral-systemic questions, but the microbiome is not synonymous with a single pathogen or disease. The term describes the ecosystem and its microbial relationships rather than one diagnostic test or probiotic intervention.