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• November 29, 2011
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  Mouse study explains bacteriums unique role in periodontitis

  Posted: November 29th, 2011, 10:22am EST

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  Scientists say they have solved in mice the mystery of how an unusual bacterium can trigger the common dental condition periodontitis while residing in low numbers in the space between tooth and gum.