$1.85 Million Grant Supports Scientist’s Study of Tooth Decay in Young HIV Patients
Much of the research concerning the human microbiome focuses on the gut and the influence that diet and nutrition have on the microbes residing in … more
Oral Microbiome
Oral Microbiome Therapy May Improve Cirrhosis Symptoms
In the treatment of severe liver disorders such as cirrhosis the standard of care traditionally has not focused on the patient’s teeth. Yet now, investigators … more
Alcoholic Drinks Linked to Harmful Oral Bacteria
When compared with nondrinkers, men and women who had one or more alcoholic drinks per day had an overabundance of oral bacteria linked to gum … more
Constant Exposure to Pesticides Can Cause Change in Oral Microbiome
Pesticide exposure in farmworkers from agricultural communities is associated with changes in the oral microbiome. This is the first study to demonstrate such a correlation … more