Understanding Oral Diseases: Exploring Opportunities from Filipino Oral Microbiome Research

The human mouth houses the second most diverse microbial community in the body, with almost 700 species of bacteria colonizing the hard surfaces of teeth and the soft tissues of the oral mucosa. To compete in the relatively exposed oral cavity, resident microbes must avoid being replaced by newcomer...

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Main Authors: Balolong, Marilen P., Mendoza, Michael Antonio F.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2021
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/74382
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