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Published on: December 31, 2017
Oral microbiome research - A Beginner's glossary
Priya Nimish Deo1, Revati Shailesh Deshmukh1
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Oral microbiome plays a key role in the etiology of oral diseases and is linked to many diseases in other parts of the body as well. This makes the oral microbiome an area of interest for researchers globally. A meticulous planning of the research project is the first and most crucial step while conducting an oral microbiome study. For beginners in this field, it is essential to be familiar with the terminologies used in oral microbiome research for a better understanding. The purpose of this article is to familiarize new researchers to the frequently used terms for the field of oral microbiome research.
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