Actinomyces naeslundii
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 Histopathological changes due to A. naeslundii.
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| Actinomyces naeslundii Thompson & Lovestedt 1951 |
Actinomyces naeslundii are Gram positive rod shaped bacteria that occupy the oral cavity. They have been implicated in periodontal disease and root caries. These bacteria are also associated with good oral health. These bacteria are some of the first to occupy the oral cavity and colonize the tooth's surface.
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