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disease > stomatology > dental disease > dental plaque

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dental plaque  

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  • Dental plaque is a biofilm or mass of bacteria that grows on surfaces within the mouth. It is a sticky colorless deposit at first, but when it forms tartar, it is often brown or pale yellow. (Wikipedia)

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