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With over 700 different species of bacteria all living in the mouth, oral microbiomes are very complex.  This lively and diverse microbiome has taken time to develop since our first days, but how does our surroundings play a part? Presenting her research on how early life environments influence the oral microbiome and determine oral health outcomes, Dr Christina Adler elaborates on her findings alongside Evelyn and Ian.

Touching on the relationship between our environment and microbiome, Dr Alder also discusses the oral health outcomes that are related and the importance of oral hygiene. The trio even delve into a small conversation surrounding research methods and interesting ways to approach difficult questions. This episode is a great listen to understand more about what goes on in a human’s mouth from birth and what we can learn from certain trends.