Species of Yeast Identified in the Plaque of Healthy Patients versus Periodontal Patients

Although many study the human oral cavity for bacteria, different species of yeast that are also present are often overlooked. Therefore, the different strains of yeasts found in the mouth have not yet been identified. This study focuses on developing a PCR-based technique to identify species of yeast in the mouth. The relationship between the species of yeast found in patients with periodontal disease versus healthy patients was also analyzed