The use of plants against oral pathogens
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Dental caries and periodontal diseases in humans have an astonishing impact on the health and welfare of communities. Sick leave, due to oral infections, and the consequent cost of dental treatment results in costing billions of dollars each year [1]. In 2007, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that 5-10% of public health expenditure was related to dental care. ‘Tooth decay and, to a lesser extent periodontal infections, are perhaps the most expensive infections that most individuals have to contend with, during a lifetime’ [2].
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