We first examined how probing depth, plaque index, and smoking status influenced the richness (Faith’s phylogenetic diversity) and diversity (Shannon diversity) of the baseline subgingival microbiome ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Deep subgingival decay can turn a seemingly routine posterior restoration into a complex clinical challenge. When caries extends below the cementoenamel junction, clinicians must manage multiple ...