title: Bacteria in the mouth.
abstract: There are many infectious agents found within the oral cavity. Bacteria form an important group of micro-organisms found in both healthy and diseased mouths. The current article will discuss those bacteria resident within the mouth and review the oral diseases with which they are associated.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Dental School, Birmingham B4 6NN.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000197:Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / Q000382:microbiology; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000382:microbiology; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D005892:Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000382:microbiology; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000382:microbiology; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants