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Oral Microbiota Transplant: A Potential New Therapy for Oral Diseases

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Dental caries and periodontitis are amongst the most common diseases affecting humans worldwide. There is an evolving trend for dental and medical research to share knowledge on the etiology and promising therapies for human diseases. Inspired by the success of fecal microbiota transplant to manage gastro-intestinal disordes, oral microbiome transplant has been proposed but not yet tested in humans. This article critically reviews the potential of oral microbiome transplant for managing oral diseases.

Source: Journal of the California Dental Association

DOI: 10.1080/19424396.2017.12222506

Author: Marcelle Nascimento

Institutions: University of Florida Health, University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research