A Cross-Sectional Survey of Bacterial Species in Plaque from Client Owned Dogs with Healthy Gingiva, Gingivitis or Mild Periodontitis Ian J. Davis1*, Corrin Wallis1, Oliver Deusch1, Alison Colyer1, Lisa Milella2, Nick Loman3, Stephen Harris1 1 The Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, Mars Petcare UK, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, 2 The Veterinary Dental Surgery, Surrey, United Kingdom, 3 Centre for Systems Biology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Abstract Periodontal disease is the most widespread oral disease in dogs which if left untreated results in significant pain to the pet and loss of dentition. The objective of this study was to identify bacterial species in canine plaque that are significantly associated with health, gingivitis and mild periodontitis (
Abstract Periodontal disease is the most widespread oral disease in dogs which if left untreated results in significant pain to the pet and loss of dentition. The objective of this study was to identify bacterial species in canine plaque that are significantly associated with health, gingivitis and mild periodontitis (
