A Study of Streptococcus Salivarius and Its Relationship to the Dental Caries Process

Determination of the effect of dairy powders on adherence of Streptococcus sobrinus and Streptococcus salivarius to hydroxylapatite and growth of these bacteria

“…Though it is not a member of the mutans streptococci, Streptococcus salivarius is also associated with formation of dental caries (Becker et al, 2002). S. salivarius is one of the earliest colonisers of the oral cavity following birth (Carlsson, Grahnen, Jonsson, & Wikner, 1970), and has long been recognised as a 'potent acid producer' (Shiere, Georgi, & Ireland, 1951). In addition to causing dental caries, microorganisms inhabiting the oral cavity can be introduced into the bloodstream, leading to occurrence of 'focal oral infections', including bacteremia, endocarditis and meningitis (Gendron, Grenier, & Maheu-Robert, 2000;Reif, Roller, Rawling, & Granato, 2009).…”

Inhibition of Oral Lactobacilli by Streptococci

“…Belding and Belding indicated that in vivo suppression of this streptococcus allows other streptococci to exert inhibitory influences on other members of the oral flora, thus reducing susceptibility to caries. Shiere, Georgi, and Ireland (1951) claimed that their data indicated a possible association of the presence of large numbers of S. salivarius in saliva with dental caries. These authors found a significant correlation between numbers of this organism and numbers of decayed teeth.…”