Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003773
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D003773
Preferred Name

Dental Plaque

Definitions
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Synonyms
Plaque, Dental
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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