Oral Care and Dentistry

Oral Pathology & Microbiology

Track 3: Oral Pathology & Microbiology

The natural environment of the human mouth is conducive to the growth of certain bacteria. It provides a plentiful supply of water and enhancements, as well as a comfortable temperature. Mouth bacteria cling to the teeth and gums to prevent mechanical flushing from the mouth to the stomach, where hydrochloric acid obliterates harmful fragile living life. Nonetheless, a very effective natural host defence mechanism constantly monitors bacterial colonisation and prevents bacterial disruption of nearby tissues. The activity of oral bacteria in the two major dental illnesses, dental caries and periodontal contamination has a remarkable concordance between dental plaque organisms and the typical host defence system.

• Dental caries
• Dental plaque
• Oral bacteria
• Oral medicine
• Osteoporosis and tooth decay