1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Oral Basic and Clinical Sciences, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3Department of Clinical Periodontology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
*Corresponding e-mail: saajda@rediffmail.com
Online published on 1 October, 2020.
The oral cavity contains rich and diverse microflora, known as oral microflora. Oral microflora usually presents within the biofilms attached to the various soft and hard tissue surfaces of the oral cavity. Oral microflora is beneficial to us and plays an important role in the normal development of the physiology. It also contributes to host defense; however, it can also have severe adverse effects for overall health. The present article aims to review the information regarding oral microflora in health and diseases. Recent updates regarding the oral microflora contribution in several common oral and systemic diseases are also briefly discussed.
Oral microbiota, Oral microflora, Oral cavity, Periodontal disease, Dental plaque, Oral microbiome, Dental caries
