Oral biosciences: The annual review 2015

Abstract

BackgroundThe Journal of Oral Biosciences is devoted to the advancement and dissemination of fundamental knowledge concerning every aspect of oral biosciences. HighlightThis review article features the following topics: “Novel challenge for bone formation and bone resorption,” “The front line of research on oral microbiota,” “Clinical insight into the study of orofacial pain,” “Carving a disease by omics,” “The front line of bioimaging—a new light shining on oral biosciences,” “Biodental engineering—integration of biology and material science,” “Translational dental research over the CCN family,” “Salivary glands,” “Break the negative spiral consisting of periodontitis, diabetes, and Alzheimer׳s disease: extending healthy life expectancy through oral health,” “Immunology and oncology,” “Oral microbiome and biofilm research: new concepts and new approaches,” “Bone remodeling mechanisms of bone resorption and bone formation,” and “The front line of oral biofilm research,” in addition to review articles by invited authors in the field of microbiology. ConclusionThese reviews published in the Journal of Oral Biosciences have inspired the readers of the journal to broaden their knowledge regarding various aspects of oral biosciences. The current editorial review introduces these exciting review articles.