The NIDCR is seeking research on the diverse microorganisms in the mouth, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and protozoa. The goal is to study how these different microorganisms interact with each other in realistic conditions, and how these interactions help maintain oral health or lead to disease.

The NIDCR is encouraging research studies that focus on the multispecies communities of the oral microbiome, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and protozoa. The aim is to explore interkingdom microbial interactions or complex community systems and networks in physiologically relevant … Show More