Ali Farzanegan - Department of Microbiology, Guilan University of Medical Science, Anzali International Campus, Guilan, Iran
Halala Khalandi - Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
Mehraban Falahati - Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
Parisa Kardouni Khoozestani - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental School, Guilan University of Medical Science, Anzali International Campus, Guilan, Iran

Oral mucosal diseases, communications of opportunistic fungi with oral bacteria, host defense, and predisposing factors can affect oral hygiene. Denture stomatitis is a common inflammatory reaction with multifactorial etiology that is affected by oral hygiene. One of the most important factors that affect this condition is fungi, particularly Candida albicans. Accurate identification of etiologic agents of stomatitis at the species level is essential for selecting an effective drug and definitive treatment. The purpose of this article is to investigate the factors that are affected by oral hygiene with priority on the effect of Candida spp. on denture wearers.

Candida albicans, Denture stomatitis, Oral hygiene