The relationship between cigarette smoking and oral colonization with Candida species in healthy adult subjects.

The aim of the study was to determine presence of Candida species in oral cavity and to investigate their relation with the smoking habit. This prospective study included 140 healthy respondents (75 male and 65 female) divided into two groups according to the age: group I (from 18 to 30 years) and group II (from 31 to 60 years). In 77 (55%) cases the respondents were smokers.

The relationship between oral hygiene and oral colonisation with Candida species.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study is to determine relationship between oral hygiene and colonisation of Candia species in oral cavity.

Introduction: Maintenance oral hygiene is reducing pathological agents in the mouth and preventing violation of oral health.

Material And Methods: Study included 140 patients.