主题词：Oral microbiology and periodontitis research; Gut microbiota and health; Dental Health and Care Utilization; Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions; Streptococcal Infections and Treatments; Oral Health Pathology and Treatment; Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management; Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing; Probiotics and Fermented Foods; Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments; Antifungal resistance and susceptibility; Oral and gingival health research; HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations; Oral health in cancer treatment; Immune Response and Inflammation; Bone and Dental Protein Studies; Bacteriophages and microbial interactions; Dental Research and COVID-19; Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities; Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments; Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies; Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases; Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus; Dental Erosion and Treatment; Dental Radiography and Imaging