Inter-site and interpersonal diversity of salivary and tongue microbiomes, and the effect of oral care tablets [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]

Background: Oral microbiota has been linked to both health and disease. Specifically, tongue-coating microbiota has been implicated in aspiration pneumonia and halitosis. Approaches altering one's oral microbiota have the potential to improve oral health and prevent diseases. Methods: Here, we...

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Main Authors: Hugo Maruyama, Ayako Masago, Takayuki Nambu, Chiho Mashimo, Kazuya Takahashi, Toshinori Okinaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-12-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-1477/v1