Good afternoon DH2,

I received a question from one of your classmates and wanted to share my response with all of you to ensure everyone has the same information.

The question was about whether you need to memorize the specific types of bacteria discussed in our recent class on "Oral Biofilms." While I don’t expect you to memorize all the bacteria shown in the image on slide 52 (which I’ve also attached for your reference), it is important to familiarize yourselves with the key bacterial species we covered – particularly those that dominate in tissue- versus tooth-associated biofilms, as well as the early colonizers.

I hope this is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Best of luck with your quiz preparations!

Kaleigh Warden RDH, BA(IS), MAIS

Instructor & DH3 Clinical Coordinator

School of Dental Hygiene

Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

D212D – 780 Bannatyne Ave

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

R3E 0W2

Phone: (204) 272-3100

Fax: (204) 789-3948

Email: Kaleigh.Warden@umanitoba.ca

The University of Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.