Viridans streptococci were obtained from primates (great apes, rhesus monkeys, and ring-
tailed lemurs) held in captivity, as well as from free-living animals (chimpanzees and lemurs) …

Dental disorders, such as caries, periodontal and endodontic diseases are major public
health issues worldwide. In common, they are biofilm-dependent oral diseases, and the …

Streptococcus tigurinus is a novel species of viridans streptococci, shown to cause severe
invasive infections such as infective endocarditis, spondylodiscitis and meningitis. S …

Dental fluorosis, resulting from long-term environmental exposure to fluoride, is prevalent
among diverse populations worldwide. Severe fluorosis not only compromises the aesthetic …

A new α-haemolytic streptococcal strain has been isolated from the dental plaque of a
teenager with Down syndrome. Genetic and taxonomic analyses place this Streptococcus …

Identification of Mitis group streptococci (MGS) to the species level is challenging for routine
microbiology laboratories. Correct identification is crucial for the diagnosis of infective …

The identification of commensal streptococci species is an everlasting problem due to their
ability to genetically transform. A new challenge in this respect is the recent description of …

Streptococcus dentisani has been identified as an oral cavity probiotic due to its beneficial
characteristics. One of its beneficial features is the production of bacteriocins, which inhibit …

Probiotics, including Streptococcus dentisani, have been proposed as an alternative to re-
establish the ecology of the oral cavity and inhibit the formation of pathogenic biofilms. The …

Resumen en español Los enjuagues bucales son soluciones que se emplean después del
cepillado para eliminar las bacterias que causan la caries, la inflamación de las encías y el …