Table 1.
Bacterial strains and exponential phase growth media used in this study
| Bacterial species | Strain | Origin & Source | Growth medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus gordonii | DL1 | ATCC 35105 | Tryptone Yeast Extract |
| CW | Dental plaque isolate | Tryptone Yeast Extract | |
| Streptococcus oralis | 9811 | ATCC | Tryptone Yeast Extract |
| JD01 | Dental plaque isolate | Tryptone Yeast Extract | |
| Streptococcus mutans | UA159 | ATCC 700610 | Todd-Hewitt Yeast Extract |
| B4B | Dental plaque isolate | Todd-Hewitt Yeast Extract | |
| Actinomyces naeslundii | 12104 | ATCC | Todd-Hewitt Broth |
| CW | Dental plaque isolate | Todd-Hewitt Broth | |
| Actinomyces odontolyticus | 17982 | NCTC | Todd-Hewitt Broth |
| 110 B2 | Dental plaque isolate | Todd-Hewitt Broth |