Insights Into the Role of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans in Dental Biofilm Formation and Cariogenicity: A Literature Review

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Dental caries is a widespread chronic disease that affects a large proportion of both adults and children globally. Streptococcus mutans is widely recognized as the primary pathogen responsible for dental caries, while Candida albicans frequently coexists with it, often forming a synergistic relationship. Despite this, the specific virulence mechanisms of these microorganisms, both individually and in...