A Review of the Oral Microbiome
University of Georgia Dr. Grainy and Dr. Mitchell Emma Nodine 24 October 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary Background Oral Microbiome and Disease Caries Development Streptococcus mutans Periodontal Disease Porphyromonas gingivalis Oral microbiome and systemic health Microbiome-Based Diagnostics and Therapies Diagnostic Techniques Conclusion SUMMARY The oral cavity contains a complex environment consisting of biofilms on teeth…
Needs Assessment: Reducing Pediatric Oral Health Disparities in Charleston Peninsula Title I Schools
BACKGROUND A.1 Dental caries, tooth decay, is the most prevalent chronic disease in children (NIH, 2022). Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, represents a highly prevalent chronic disease in children (NIH, 2022). Harmful social and biological factors accumulated early in life contribute to the risk of tooth decay in children throughout middle to late childhood (Peres et…
WHAT FACTORS CONTRIBUTE TO POOR ORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, CEREBRAL PALSY, AND DOWN SYNDROME IN THE UNITED STATES: A LITERATURE REVIEW
University of Georgia Dr. Proctor Emma Nodine 18 March 2025 RESEARCH QUESTION What factors contribute to elevated rates of poor oral health outcomes for individuals with the developmental disabilities Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome in the United States? TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Methods Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Results Developmental Challenges Physical and…
Emma Nodine 