In Vitro Antimicrobial Effect of Virgin Coconut (Cocus nucifera L.) Oil Against Streptococcus mutans

INTRODUCTION: Dental caries affects 87% of Filipinos (DOH Survey, 2011). It is still one of the most prevalent oral health problems and the leading cause of tooth loss in the Philippines. The pathogenic bacteria associated with dental caries is Streptococcus mutans which is a Gram positive anaerob...

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Главные авторы:	Baltazar, Bernadine P. (Автор), Formales, Aurora Patricia R. (Автор), Fransisco, Marc Vincent P. (Автор), Tonel, Anna Lorraine H. (Автор)
Другие авторы:	Rebueno-Santos, Jessica K. (technical adviser.)
Формат:	Диссертация
Язык:	English
Опубликовано:	Manila Department of Community Dentistry, University of the Philippines Manila c2019
Предметы:	Dental caries. Streptococcus mutans. Virgin coconut oil. Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion Test.