Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
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State a definition of biofilm.
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Discuss the positive and negative aspects of biofilm formation in nature. Include examples of how biofilm provides benefits and harms.
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Compare and contrast the differing views of bacterial plaque at three points in time: 1880-1930; 1930-1960; and 1960 to current times.
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Compare and contrast the behaviour of bacteria as grown on culture plates with their behaviour in biofilms.
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Describe strategies used currently for control of oral biofilm.
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List the strategies that are under consideration for control of oral biofilms.
