Caries and periodontitis, the main oral diseases of humans are a consequence of alterations in the ecology of resident microbial communities. The oral cavity represents an easily accessible niche to ...

Ryan Toma (left) is a Research Scientist at Viome Life Sciences (WA, USA). He focuses on the design and implementation of clinical studies with the aim of harnessing Viome’s personalized nutrition ...

Background: Orthodontic treatment was found to have an impact on the quantity and constitution of subgingival microbiota. However, contradictory findings regarding the effects of fixed appliances on ...

Dr. Joshua Weintraub reports on the case of a 67-year-old man found to have recurrent subgingival decay under an old composite restoration on examination. He describes performing a gingivectomy and ...