"Dental Plaque" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
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D003773
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C07.793.208.377
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Dental Plaque" by people in Profiles.
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Nexus between COVID-19 and periodontal disease. J Int Med Res. 2021 Mar; 49(3):3000605211002695.
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Anti-calculus efficacy of Periogen® oral rinse in gingivitis patients. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2019 May-Jun,; 33(3).
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Efficacy of a combined sea salt-based oral rinse with xylitol against dental plaque, gingivitis, and salivary Streptococcus mutans load. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 Nov-Dec; 32(6):1593-1597.
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Evaluation of bacterial flora composition on teeth and periodontal tissues in patients in treatment with rapid palatal expander. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 Mar-Apr; 32(2 Suppl. 2):31-36.
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Effect of dental care on the oral health of Sjögren?s syndrome patients. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 Mar-Apr; 32(2 Suppl. 2):37-43.
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Assessment of antiplaque effectiveness of chlorhexidine-soaked gauze compared to chlorhexidine mouth rinse: Randomized clinical trial. J Investig Clin Dent. 2018 08; 9(3):e12328.
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Topical silver diamine fluoride for dental caries arrest in preschool children: A randomized controlled trial and microbiological analysis of caries associated microbes and resistance gene expression. J Dent. 2018 01; 68:72-78.
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Oral health in relation to all-cause mortality: the IPC cohort study. Sci Rep. 2017 03 15; 7:44604.
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Surgical Treatment of Severe Peri-Implantitis Using a Round Titanium Brush for Implant Surface Decontamination: A Case Report With Clinical Reentry. J Oral Implantol. 2017 Jun; 43(3):218-225.
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An application of the Health Action Process Approach model to oral hygiene behaviour and dental plaque in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2017 Nov; 27(6):486-495.