title: The microbial challenge in periodontitis.
authors.affiliation: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Darveau
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tanner
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D015373:Bacterial Typing Techniques; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D017753:Ecosystem; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000382:microbiology; D006089:Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D016966:Porphyromonas gingivalis / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology; D014774:Virulence