dental plaque
Britishnoun
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The researchers also analyzed dental plaque, known as calculus, to uncover what these individuals ate as adults.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
Inadequate brushing and flossing leads to the build up of dental plaque, a sticky layer of bacteria, on the surface of teeth and gums.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024
When he put the dental plaque under a primitive microscope, he was astonished to see single-celled organisms swimming about.
From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022
They produce dental plaque and colonize catheters, prostheses, transcutaneous and orthopedic devices, contact lenses, and internal devices such as pacemakers.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The study in PLoS Biology showed how a common type of bacteria found in the mouth that is linked with gum disease and dental plaque may support BV.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2020
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