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Oral Biofilm Sampling for Microbiome Analysis in Healthy Children
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Oral Biofilms: Development, Control, and Analysis
Daniela Berger1, Aviva Rakhamimova2, Andrew Pollack3
1Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY 10027, USA. dberger@student.touro.edu.
High-Throughput
|September 12, 2018
Summary
Controlling pathogenic oral biofilms, which resist conventional antimicrobials, is crucial. Emerging chemical, biological, and analytical methods offer new strategies for managing these challenging microbial communities.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Oral Health
- Biotechnology
Background:
- The oral cavity hosts numerous microbial species, forming biofilms that can cause infections and systemic diseases.
- Pathogenic oral biofilms are difficult to eradicate with traditional antimicrobial agents.
- Advances in science offer novel strategies for controlling and analyzing oral biofilms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an understanding of oral biofilm development.
- To describe emerging methods for controlling oral biofilms.
- To overview high-throughput analytical techniques for biofilm analysis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on biofilm development.
- Analysis of current chemical and biological control strategies.
- Exploration of advanced analytical techniques for biofilm characterization.
Main Results:
- Oral biofilms present a significant challenge due to microbial complexity and resistance.
- Novel chemical and biological agents show promise in combating pathogenic biofilms.
- High-throughput methods enable detailed analysis of biofilm structure and function.
Conclusions:
- Effective control of oral pathogenic biofilms requires innovative approaches beyond conventional antimicrobials.
- Emerging technologies offer promising solutions for biofilm management and characterization.
- Further research into these advanced methods is essential for improving oral health outcomes.
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