Oral Microbiology
Oral microbiology is the study of the microorganisms (microbiota) of the oral cavity and their interactions between oral microorganisms or with the host. The environment present in the human mouth permits the development of characteristics microorganisms found there. It provides source of water and supplements, and in addition a moderate temperature. Inhabitant microorganisms of the mouth hold adhere to the teeth and gums to oppose mechanical flushing from the mouth to stomach where corrosive microbes are destroyed by hydrochloric acid.
Anaerobic microorganisms in the oral cavity include: Actinomyces, Arachnia, Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium, Eubacterium, Fusobacterium, Lactobacillus, Leptotrichia, Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus, Propionibacterium, Selenomonas, Treponema, and Veillonella. Genera of parasites that are frequently found in the mouth include Candida, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Glomus, Alternaria, Penicillium, and Cryptococcus, among others. Microorganisms gather on both the hard and delicate oral tissues in biofilms. Bacterial adhesion is particularly important for oral bacteria.
Dental Research and Management is an open access dentistry journal which publishes Research/Review/Mini-Review/Short communication/Case Reports related to Dentistry.
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