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Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Published on: March 31, 2021

Dental caries vaccine.

K M Shivakumar¹, S K Vidya, G N Chandu

¹Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed University, Sawangi, Wardha Maharashtra, 442 004, India. kmshivakumar@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research

|April 2, 2009

Summary

Dental caries, a common infectious disease, affects millions globally. New vaccines are being developed to prevent this widespread condition, though they are in early stages of research.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Microbiology
Public Health

Background:

Dental caries is a prevalent infectious microbiologic disease causing tooth tissue destruction.
It is a multifactorial condition influenced by host, agent, environmental, and time factors.
High prevalence rates are reported globally, including India and the U.S., necessitating effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significance of dental caries as a major public health concern.
To discuss the established causes and contributing factors of dental caries.
To introduce the emerging development of vaccines for dental caries prevention.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on dental caries epidemiology and etiology.
Identification of key microorganisms involved in caries development, such as S. mutans.
Discussion of public health approaches and recent advancements in vaccine development.

Main Results:

Dental caries affects a significant portion of global populations, with high prevalence in both children and adults.
Specific bacterial species like S. mutans are primary agents in caries initiation and progression.
Significant resources are allocated to treating dental caries, underscoring the need for prevention.

Conclusions:

Dental caries prevention and control are paramount objectives in public health.
The development of dental caries vaccines represents a novel approach to disease elimination.
Current dental caries vaccines are in preliminary research phases, indicating future potential.