Microbiology of Dental Plaque Biofilms and Their Role in Oral Health and Caries

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Study of Surface Structure Changes for Selected Ceramics Used in the CAD/CAM System on the Degree of Microbial Colonization, In Vitro Tests

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Small Molecule Compounds, A Novel Strategy against Streptococcus mutans

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Lactotransferrin Gene Polymorphism Associated with Caries Experience

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Effect of stannous fluoride and zinc phosphate dentifrice on dental plaque and gingivitis

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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Role of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum on Plaque Quantity in the Oral Cavity

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Fatty acid effect on sucrose-induced enamel demineralization and cariogenicity of an experimental biofilm–caries model

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Effectiveness of three antimicrobial mouthrinses on the disinfection of toothbrushes stored in closed containers: a randomized clinical investigation by DNA C heckerboard and C ulture

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Interfacial degradation of adhesive composite restorations mediated by oral biofilms and mechanical challenge in an extracted tooth model of secondary caries

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Inhibitory Potential of Mangiferin on Glucansucrase Producing Streptococcus mutans Biofilm in Dental Plaque

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Antibacterial activity of zingiberaceae leaves Essential oils against streptococcus mutans And teeth-biofilm degradation

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Association of the Risk of Dental Caries and Polymorphism of MBL2 rs11003125 Gene in Iranian Adults

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Activity of Carbonic Anhydrase VI is Higher in Dental Biofilm of Children with Caries

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Targeted Antimicrobial Peptides: A Novel Technology to Eradicate Harmful Streptococcus Mutans

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Long-Term Assessment of the In Vitro Corrosion Resistance of Biomimetic ACP Coatings Electrodeposited from an Acetate Bath

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Ecological changes in oral microcosm biofilm during maturation

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Salivary Microbiome Profile of Diabetes and Periodontitis in a Chinese Population

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Antimicrobial Activity of Methylene Blue Associated with Photodynamic Therapy: In Vitro Study in Multi-Species Oral Biofilm

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Antimicrobial Effect of a Peptide Containing Novel Oral Spray on Streptococcus mutans

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Eugenia uniflora Dentifrice for Treating Gingivitis in Children: Antibacterial Assay and Randomized Clinical Trial

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Phytic Acid Demonstrates Rapid Antibiofilm Activity and Inhibits Biofilm Formation When Used as a Surface Conditioning Agent

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Chemical composition, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and anti-quorum sensing potential of Mentha Piperita essential oil against the oral pathogen Streptococcus mutans

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DeepPlaq: Dental plaque indexing based on deep neural networks

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Anticaries effect of an antioxidant-rich apple concentrate on enamel in an experimental biofilm-demineralization model

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Dental Caries Preventive Considerations: Awareness of Undergraduate Dental Students

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Microbial ecology and predicted metabolic pathways in various oral environments from patients with acute endodontic infections

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Microbial profile of dental plaque associated to white spot lesions in orthodontic patients immediately after the bracket removal

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Comparison of Subgingival and Peri-implant Microbiome in Chronic Periodontitis.

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Activity of rheumatoid arthritis correlates with oral inflammatory burden

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Genetic diversity of Lactobacillus paracasei isolated from in situ human oral biofilms

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Interventions for treating cavitated or dentine carious lesions

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What is the Role of Biofilms in Severe Head and Neck Infections?

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The impact of MUC 5B gene on dental caries

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Plaque biofilm microbial diversity in infants aged 12 months and their mothers with or without dental caries: a pilot study

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The antibiofilm effect and mechanism of silver nanowire-modified glass ionomer cement against multi-species oral biofilm

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Copper(I)–NHCs complexes: Synthesis, characterization and their inhibition against the biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans

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Effect of fluoridated milk on enamel demineralization adjacent to fixed orthodontic appliances

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Simplified Prediction Model for Accurate Assessment of Dental Caries Risk among Participants Aged 10-18 Years

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Pengaruh Kebiasaan Menyikat Gigi Sebelum Tidur Malam Terhadap Skor Indeks Plak dan pH Saliva

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A Novel Small Molecule, LCG-N25, Inhibits Oral Streptococcal Biofilm

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The effects of a probiotic milk drink on bacterial composition in the supra- and subgingival biofilm: a pilot study

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The Application of Small Molecules to the Control of Typical Species Associated With Oral Infectious Diseases

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Influence of caries activity and number of saliva donors: mineral and microbiological responses in a microcosm biofilm model

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Antimicrobial efficacy of chlorine agents against selected oral pathogens

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Early childhood caries, salivary and microbiological aspects among 3- to 4-year-old children in Cali, Colombia

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New Directions in Dental Anthropology

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Berberine chloride hydrate impairs Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation via inhibiting sortase A activity

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Enhanced Anti-Bacterial Activity of Arachidonic Acid against the Cariogenic Bacterium Streptococcus mutans in Combination with Triclosan and Fluoride

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New Insights Regarding the Use of Relevant Synthetic Compounds in Dentistry

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Probiotics Do Not Alter the Long-Term Stability of the Supragingival Microbiota in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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The action of microbial collagenases in dentinal matrix degradation in root caries and potential strategies for its management: a comprehensive state-of-the-art review

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Caries-Prone Primary Teeth: A Hidden Reason and Prophylactic Treatment in the Viewpoint of Materials Science

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A novel antimicrobial and remineralizing toothpaste containing CaCl₂/chitosan microspheres.

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Forensic identification in teeth with caries

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Influence of Lactobacillus reuteri , Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis , and prebiotic inulin on dysbiotic dental biofilm composition ex vivo

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Is there an association between periodontal disease and root caries? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Combining Image Processing and Artificial Intelligence for Dental Image Analysis: Trends, Challenges, and Applications

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Anatomical Positions of Mesially/Horizontally Impacted Mandibular Third Molars are Significant Predictors for Distal Caries in Adjacent Second Molars

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T-shaped toothbrush for plaque removal and gingival health in children: a randomized controlled trial

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Microbiota changes in the periodontium in response to orthodontic forces

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Medical Biofilms

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In vitro fabrication of dental filling nanopowder by green route and its antibacterial activity against dental pathogens

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The effects of beverages on plaque acidogenicity after a sugary challenge

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Caries Risk Assessment and Management in General Dentists- A Cross Sectional Survey

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Dental disorders in dogs and cats: A retrospective study

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Mineral Ions in the Fluid of Biofilms Formed on Enamel and Dentine Shortly after Sugar Challenge

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Therapeutic Potential of Bauhinia forficata Link in Dental Biofilm Treatment

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