The Journal

Tips for maintaining oral health and recognizing early signs of gum disease
Tips for maintaining oral health and recognizing early signs of gum disease
Oral health is multifaceted, encompassing the ability to smell, taste, chew, swallow, and smile with confidence, free of discomfort or disease in the craniofacial region. It also plays a significant... Read more...
How our diet impacts the microbiota in our mouth
How our diet impacts the microbiota in our mouth
The oral ecosystem thrives on the interactions between its distinct components: saliva, oral mucosa, tongue, and teeth. Each element creates a unique microenvironment, offering specific nutrients and conditions that support... Read more...
Preventive measures for gingivitis
Preventive measures for gingivitis
Gingivitis, the earliest and most common form of periodontal disease, is caused by microbial plaque accumulation at or near the gingival sulcus—the crevice between the teeth and gums. This buildup... Read more...
Periodontitis signs & symptoms vs. Gingivitis signs & symptoms
Periodontitis signs & symptoms vs. Gingivitis signs & symptoms
Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease, primarily characterized by inflammation of the gums. Key symptoms include redness, swelling, tenderness of the gums, and bleeding during brushing or flossing.... Read more...
The crucial role of saliva in maintaining oral health
The crucial role of saliva in maintaining oral health
You can’t discuss healthy teeth without addressing saliva, the extracellular fluid essential to oral health. Saliva delivers nutrients to teeth and acts as a baseline defense against harmful bacteria, playing... Read more...
How bleeding gums can be an indicator of underlying oral and systemic health issues
How bleeding gums can be an indicator of underlying oral and systemic health issues
Bleeding gums, often dismissed as a minor oral issue, can serve as a critical indicator of broader health concerns. At its core, periodontal disease, which includes gingivitis and periodontitis, is... Read more...
The oral microbiome’s connection to several other organ systems in the body
The oral microbiome’s connection to several other organ systems in the body
The oral microbiome is a complex ecosystem, hosting a wide range of microbial species that interact dynamically with each other and their host. This balance, or homeostasis, is vital for... Read more...
The differences between healthy gums and inflamed gums
The differences between healthy gums and inflamed gums
The gingiva, or gums, play a vital role in oral health as part of the periodontium, which supports and protects the teeth. This keratinized pink tissue is supplied by arteries... Read more...
Oral Biofilms: a major factor in the development of gingivitis and bleeding gums
Oral Biofilms: a major factor in the development of gingivitis and bleeding gums
The role of oral biofilms and periodontal disease  The oral cavity is home to a highly diverse microbial ecosystem, where microorganisms thrive due to unique environmental conditions that support adhesion... Read more...