in Japanese Oral Microbiota: A Cross-Sectional Study of Six Geographic Regions in Japan.

Introduction: was reclassified from the genotype D, and reports show its frequent detection in HIV-positive individuals and easy acquisition of antifungal drug resistance. However, the oral carriage rate in healthy people and contribution to candidiasis in Japan is unclear.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of the carriage rate, performed genotyping and tested antifungal drug susceptibility and protease productivity.

Association Between Dental Caries Prevalence and Stress Levels in Japanese Children.

Introduction Early life stress (ELS) caused by abuse and bullying has increased dramatically, however, effective means for accurate detection have not been found. Some decades ago, an association between stress and dental caries was suggested. However, even now, stress is not recognized widely as a potential risk factor for caries.

Analysis of plaque microbiota and salivary proteins adhering to dental materials.

Objectives: Plaque causes oral diseases and aspiration-pneumonia in the elderly. It is not known whether pellicle-like attached salivary proteins and microbiota on dental materials are identical to those on teeth. The purpose of this study was to determine the properties of salivary proteins and microbiota that attach to dental materials.