title: Bernhard Guggenheim--critical mind at the forefront of oral microbiology.
abstract: Bernhard Guggenheim is a distinguished leader in oral microbiology and immunology and a recipient of many honors. This article outlines his background and scientific career and illuminates some of his important contributions to dental research. At the age of 75, he continues to scrutinize established paradigms and unremittingly fosters demanding biofilm research.
authors.affiliation: Section of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Oral Microbiology, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland. rudolf.gmuer@zzm.uzh.ch
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gmür
mesh_terms: D000486:Allergy and Immunology / Q000266:history; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008829:Microbiology / Q000266:history; D013557:Switzerland