Guy R Adami
Associate Professor
Research Interests
- There are over 700 species of bacteria that make their home in the mouth as part of the oral microbiome. These bacteria can produce molecules that interfere with the function of your oral tissue. Mouth bacteria have long been known to causes disease such as tooth decay and gum disease. Little is known about what else they can do. We have shown bacteria of the mouth in the aged, over 65 years of age, are different than those in young people. We believe these different bacteria may contribute to the decline in healing powers and increased inflammation seen in aged people by making specific molecules that interfere with normal body function. We will determine which bacteria in your mouth contribute to the decline in overall health seen with aging, how they do it, and find measures to prevent these declines.
- A second area of interest is developing a noninvasive diagnostic for oral cancer based on microRNA measurement.
At a Glance
- Title Associate Professor
- College College of Dentistry
- Department Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
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