1.   The finding of H pylori in dental plaque has also been reported and supports close contact and an oral-oral route as a mode of spread.

2.   Another test not yet approved relies on detecting the genes of the bacteria in samples of dental plaque or stool.

3.   Herzberg and Meyer studied Streptococcus sanguis, the predominant bacterium in dental plaque.

4.   One thing quorum sensing appears to help set off is the formation of biofilms, which are bacterial slimes that coat surfaces, a prime example being dental plaque.

5.   Salmonella, E. coli bacteria, secondhand smoke, fatty arterial deposits, gasoline fumes, unpasteurized apple cider and dental plaque.

6.   But why go to all this trouble if one is confident that we can be made immune to dental plaque and germs?

7.   In small amounts dental plaque cannot be seen with the naked eye but it is no less dangerous because it contains thousands of microscopic bacteria of all shapes.

8.   Tar stains also get absorbed into dental plaque and are difficult to remove.

9.   The most common form of germ in dental plaque is Streptococcus sanguis.