Oral Microbiome

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The community of microbes that reside in our oral cavity and this is the second largest communitythat resides in/on our body. Oral microbiota is now recognized to be able to engage the brain by producing metabolites that can influence the brain. The oral microbiome is known to work closely with gut microbiome, influencing conditions like IBD, liver diseases, heart diseases, metabolic diseases and cancer. The oral microbiome can be tested along with gut microbiome and may be specifically monitored to understand persistent conditions such as caries, periodontal disease and gingivitis.

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1. Kilian, M., Chapple, I. L. C., Hannig, M., Marsh, P. D., Meuric, V., Pedersen, A. M. L., … & Zaura, E. (2016). The oral microbiome–an update for oral healthcare professionals. British dental journal, 221(10), 657-666