Human Microbiome and Microbial Ecology of Oral Diseases
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiomes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 43
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oral microbiome; oral cancer; potentially malignant oral disease; periodontal medicine
Interests: periodontology; periodontics and oral pathology; bone resorption; oral microbiology; oral medicine; chronic periodontitis; periodontics; periodontal surgery; oral diseases; oral pathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The oral cavity is a dynamic and complex ecosystem, home to a diverse microbiota comprising over 700 bacterial species alongside fungi, viruses, and protozoa. This intricate habitat supports microbial colonization on dental hard surfaces, restorative materials, and the soft tissues of the oral mucosa. Advanced molecular methods have significantly enhanced our understanding of the composition, functionality, and pathogenic potential of the oral microbiome in health and disease.
Microbial dysbiosis is increasingly recognized as a pivotal factor in the etiology of oral diseases, such as caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and peri-implantitis, with implications extending to systemic health. While effective oral hygiene remains a cornerstone for preventing pathogenic microbial proliferation, host susceptibility and challenges in maintaining optimal hygiene have spurred innovative research into prevention and treatment strategies. Emerging approaches, including chemotherapeutic agents, photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemotherapeutic agents, probiotics, postbiotics, and nanotechnology-based smart materials, are redefining microbial management in dentistry.
This Special Issue, titled "Human Microbiome and Microbial Ecology of Oral Diseases", invites original research, review articles, and perspectives that address recent advancements in understanding the oral microbiome, its role in health and disease, and therapeutic innovations.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The composition and dynamics of oral biofilms in health and dysbiosis.
- The role of oral microbiota in periodontal, peri-implant, carious, and endodontic infections.
- Host–microbiota interactions and immune responses in oral disease progression.
- Development of novel antimicrobial therapies and diagnostic tools.
- Strategies utilizing probiotics, postbiotics, nanotechnology, and controlled-release systems for managing pathogenic species and restoring microbial balance.
- Insights into microbial communication and interspecies interactions within biofilms.
Through this Special Issue, we aim at spotlighting cutting-edge research and fostering a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving oral health and disease. We encourage submissions that explore these areas, contributing to the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in dentistry.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this exciting and rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Ana Pucar
Guest Editor
Dr. Sanja Matić Petrović
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- oral microbiome
- biofilms
- dysbiosis
- antimicrobial strategies
- host–microbiota interactions
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