Oral Microbial Communities and Oral Health
- ISBN 978-3-0365-2880-9 (Hardback)
- ISBN 978-3-0365-2881-6 (PDF)
This is a Reprint of the Special Issue Oral Microbial Communities and Oral Health that was published in
More than 700 species of bacteria are involved in the oral cavity. Specific pathogenic bacteria have been focused on as pathogenic bacteria for oral disease: dental caries and periodontal disease. However, these pathogenic bacteria occupy a tiny fraction of the overall oral microbiome. A high throughput genomic analysis system was developed. This technology innovation enables analysis of the whole bacteria. It is hypothesized that disturbance of the oral microbiome, so-called dysbiosis, leads to the development of some diseases. This book provides knowledge concerning recent advances in the oral microbiome for researchers as well as dental clinicians.