# Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/oral-microbiology-and-periodontitis-research-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 2,322,338 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the study of periodontal diseases, oral microbiome, bacterial diversity in gingival plaque, and their systemic impact. It explores the relationship between periodontitis and systemic inflammation, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and pregnancy outcomes. The research also delves into the microbial ecology of the oral cavity, host-microbe interactions, and the role of inflammatory pathways in periodontal tissue destruction. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Dentistry |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T10257 |
| Works | 138,510 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Christopher J L Murray](https://scholariq.org/researchers/christopher-j-l-murray/)
- [Rob Knight](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rob-knight/)
- [Simon I Hay](https://scholariq.org/researchers/simon-i-hay/)
- [Theo Vos](https://scholariq.org/researchers/theo-vos/)
- [Ali H. Mokdad](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ali-h-mokdad/)
- [Walter C. Willett](https://scholariq.org/researchers/walter-c-willett/)
- [Peer Bork](https://scholariq.org/researchers/peer-bork/)
- [Matthias Mann](https://scholariq.org/researchers/matthias-mann/)
- [Naohiro Yonemoto](https://scholariq.org/researchers/naohiro-yonemoto/)
- [Stephen S Lim](https://scholariq.org/researchers/stephen-s-lim/)
- [Rakhi Dandona](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rakhi-dandona/)
- [Mohsen Naghavi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mohsen-naghavi-2/)

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