Ecology is the term used to describe all the systems that hold the planet together. It is the study of all living things and the effects they have on the environment. It is a method to learn what steps to take to ensure future generations have a chance to enjoy all the wonderful and natural things this earth has to offer. Similarly, it is possible to explain all diverse biological events seen in the oral cavity through the understanding of ecological principles. It gives clearer understanding of the apparently complex relationship between the host and its resident oral microflora in health and disease, and the identification of novel routes for disease prevention. It also makes easy to understand the cause of oral disease because emphasis is placed on determining the properties, and hence the function, of specific organisms in the disease process. This approach also seeks to relate microbiological observations to changes to the life-style and/or medical history of the patient.
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