dental plaque
Britishnoun
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Wu wanted to determine whether these same compounds might also affect bacteria found in dental plaque.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Researchers from the College of Biological Sciences and the School of Dentistry examined how these signals shape dental plaque.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
A big challenge is dental plaque, a protective structure known as a biofilm that helps bacteria adhere to teeth and makes them more resistant to removal by saliva, mouth rinses and some antimicrobial agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
What’s more, spirulina leaves a sticky film akin to dental plaque inside the pipes that snake through Mars’s plants, threatening to build up and cause mold, a food-safety hazard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
In the UK, antiseptic mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine are commonly used to treat dental plaque and gum disease.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2024
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