microbiota

The Oral Gateway Microbiome: Implications for Systemic Diseases Including COVID-19

The oral microbiome is considered a gateway to the body that rapidly adjusts to...

Childhood Antimicrobial Use Impacts Oral Microbiome

The frequent use of antimicrobial (AM) drugs in the first decade of life shifts...

Penn Researchers Take IADR Awards

The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has recognized two Penn Dental Medicine postgraduate...

Salivary Microbiomes Differ Between Caries-Active Boys and Girls

Dental caries represents one of the most common chronic diseases found in young children,...

Breastmilk and Saliva Shape the Oral Microbiome

Newborn baby saliva combines with breastmilk to release antibacterial compounds that help shape the...

Oral Bacteria May Indicate Likelihood of Childhood Obesity

Weight gain trajectories in early childhood are related to the composition of oral bacteria...