the oral cavity harbors a diverse and abundant number of complex oral pathogens causing different oral diseases. the development of dental caries and periodontal diseases has been found to be closely associated with various gram positive and gram negative microrganisms. miswak, a natural toothbrush, has been documented as a potent antibacterial aid and its use is encouraged in different countri...

Oral biofilms play a major role in the etiology of oral diseases, and have broad implications for quality of life, systemic health and economic costs. Hypotheses regarding the mechanisms by which oral biofilms exert their pathogenic potential have evolved over time. Early theories in which oral diseases were associated solely with the quantity of colonizing biofilms have been replaced by the un...

Oral diseases continue to be a major health issue worldwide. These are including oral and pharyngeal cancers and oral soft and hard tissue lesions, orofacial disorders, tooth loss, dental caries and periodontal diseases. These diseases are among the most important oral health problems. Also some of them cause significant health concerns. Despite general progress in the general health status of ...

Immune-mediated oral disorders are characterised by their chronicity, and some are refractory to treatment. Interference RNA (iRNA) has been implicated in the underlying mechanism of such immune-mediate oral and refractory inflammatory oral diseases. iRNA-based understanding of the mechanism in these diseases may help to produce non-invasive diagnostic methodologies and treatment modalities of ...

Oral granulomatous diseases are frequently observed due to a wide variety of infections. These represent a unique form of the chronic inflammatory response. Granulomatous diseases of the oral tissues are uncommon and are difficult to diagnose due to various etiological agents. Over the years, emergence of accurate molecular diagnostic techniques has enabled identification of causative organisms...

An unhealthy diet has been implicated as risk factors for several chronic diseases that are known to be associated with oral diseases. Studies investigating the relationship between oral diseases and diet are limited. Therefore, this study was conducted to describe the relationship between healthy eating habits and oral health status. The dentistry has an important role in the diagnosis of oral...