The Oral Microbiome and Its Link to Oral Cancer: Exploring the Role of Infectious Agents

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the call for submissions to a Special Issue of Cancers focusing on the topic "The Oral Microbiome and Its Link to Oral Cancer: Exploring the Role of Infectious Agents". Oral cancer is a significant global health concern, and emerging evidence suggests that the oral microbiome and infectious agents play a crucial role in its development and progression. 

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the oral microbiome and oral cancer, with a specific focus on the involvement of infectious agents. We invite the submission of original research articles and reviews that cover various aspects of this field, including, but not limited to, the following: 

1. Microbial dysbiosis and oral carcinogenesis;
2. Identification and characterization of oral cancer-associated pathogens;
3. Mechanisms of interaction between infectious agents and the oral microenvironment;
4. Immune response and host–microbe interactions in oral cancer;
5. Diagnostic and prognostic markers related to the oral microbiome in oral cancer. 

All submitted articles will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure the highest scientific quality and relevance to this field. We encourage contributions from researchers, clinicians, and experts in the fields of oral health, oncology, and microbiology. 

By consolidating the latest research findings and clinical insights, we aim to enhance our understanding of the complex interplay between the oral microbiome, infectious agents, and oral cancer. Furthermore, we hope to identify potential targets for preventive and therapeutic interventions in this multifaceted disease. 

Should you have any questions, require further information, or need any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support and facilitate your participation in this Special Issue. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we eagerly anticipate your valuable contributions. 

Dr. Tomoaki Shintani
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Cancers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• oral microbiome
• oral cancer
• infectious agents
• microbial dysbiosis
• host–microbe interactions