It Used to Be Thought That Streptococci Were the Primary

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Essay

It used to be thought that streptococci were the primary bacteria in dental plaque. What do we now know about the composition of dental plaque and how do we know it?

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Definitions:

Third Party Conflict Resolution

involves an outside party helping to resolve a dispute between two other parties, often through mediation or arbitration.

Arbitration

A form of dispute resolution where an impartial third party, the arbitrator, makes a decision to resolve a disagreement between parties.

Process Control

The practice of monitoring and adjusting a process to ensure that it operates at its optimal performance level, often used in manufacturing and production.

Mediator

An impartial third party who facilitates a negotiation or conflict resolution process between disputing parties.