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  • Human Health
  • Ecology

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  • The oral cavity hosts a diverse microbiome essential for nutrient processing and pathogen defense.
  • The oral microbiome's balance is crucial; dysbiosis can be triggered by systemic inflammation via the oral-gut axis.
  • Metabolic syndrome components like obesity and hypertension exacerbate oral microbiome imbalances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the intricate, bidirectional relationship between the human oral microbiome and overall health.
  • To analyze multispecies interactions within the oral cavity from an ecological viewpoint.
  • To provide insights for developing targeted strategies for disease prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Ecological perspective analysis of multispecies interactions.
  • Investigation of host-microbiome bidirectional influences.
  • Review of systemic disease impacts on oral microbiome composition.

Main Results:

  • Oral microbiome dysbiosis is linked to oral diseases like periodontitis and candidiasis.
  • Oral microbiota alterations correlate with systemic conditions such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Systemic inflammation can negatively impact the oral microbiome's composition and function.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the oral microbiome's role in human health is vital for personalized medicine.
  • Tailored strategies focusing on microbiome restoration can enhance disease prevention and treatment.
  • Future predictive models aim for personalized therapies centered on a healthy human microbiome.