Immunogenic compositions and subunit vaccines for dental caries are
described which comprise peptide subunits of glucan binding protein-B and
peptide subunits of glucan binding protein-B in combination with peptide
subunits of glucosyltransferase. Methods of provoking an immune response
to S. mutans glucan binding protein-B or glucosyltransferase. Methods of
immunizing a mammal against dental caries are also described, along with
antibodies which bind particular epitopes of glucan binding protein-B or
glucosyltransferase.