A Bite into the Diseases of Our Time

One of the most health-challenging biofilms is found in the human mouth. In fact, the bacterial density of this biofilm community typically exceeds that found in the gastrointestinal tract, thus adding to the complexity of our understanding of nature’s balance between health and disease. In fact, the paradigm "a healthy mouth contributes to a healthy body" reaches beyond colorful, whitening toothpastes, fluoride-containing mouth rinses, and oversize veneers.

On a daily basis in the primary care s…