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The following external links have been reviewed and categorized as either "Background information" (may or may not influence clinical decisions), "Read before treatment" (if read before treatment, may influence clinical decisions), or "New development" (may or may not influence clinical decisions because the subject matter may not yet be widely available or widely used).

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Anaerobic dental flora and the acute coronary syndrome
Rubenfire, Melvyn A., et al.
Coronary Artery Disease
2007 18 (2): 111-116
Background information
Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Low Birth Weight, and Preterm Birth: Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Their Association With Maternal Periodontitis
Fernanda Mafra Siqueira, et al.
Journal of Periodontology
2007 78 (12): 2266-2276
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The detection of eight putative periodontal pathogens in adult and rapidly progressive periodontitis patients: An institutional study
Joshi, Vinayak, M. and Vandana, K.L.
Indian Journal of Dental Research
2007 18 (1): 6-10
Background information
Treatment of Periodontitis and Endothelial Function
Tonetti, Maurizio S., et al.
The New England Journal of Medicine
2007 356 (9): 911-920
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Identification of oral bacteria associated with crevicular epithelial cells from chronic periodontitis lesions
Colombo, Andrea Vieira, et al.
Journal of Medical Microbiology
2006 55: 609-615
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Periodontal Health and the Heart
Stephenson, Joan PhD
Journal of the American Medical Association
2006 295 (15)
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Periodontal infections and cardiovascular disease: The heart of the matter
Demmer, Ryan T., PhD and Desvarieux, Moise, MD, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2006 137: 14S-20S
Notes: Supplement to the Journal
Background information
Periodontal Infections and Coronary Heart Disease
Spahr, A., DDS, et al.
Archives of Internal Medicine
2006 166: 554-559
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Periodontal Therapy Reduces the Rate of Preterm Low Birth Weight in Women With Pregnancy-Associated Gingivitis
Lopez, Nestor J., et al.
Journal of Periodontology
2005 76 (11): 2144-2153
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Microbiological changes associated with dental prophylaxis
Goodson, J. Max, DDS, PhD, et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2004 135 (11): 1559-1564
Background information
Translating findings of systematic reviews into consensus statements on periodontal therapy
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2004 135 (8): 1099-1107
Notes: Submitted by the American Academy of Periodontology
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Associations Between Periodontal Disease and Risk for Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease, and Stroke. A Systematic Review.
Scannapieco, Frank A., et al.
Annals of Periodontology
2003 8 (1): 38-53
Background information
The etiology and prevalence of gingival recession
Kassab, Moawia M., DDS, MS, et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2003 134 (2): 220-225
Background information
Comparison of C-Reactive Protein and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in the Prediction of First Cardiovascular Events
Ridker, Paul M. MD, et al.
The New England Journal of Medicine
2002 347 (20): 1557-1565
Background information
Risk of Clinical Blood Dyscrasia in a Cohort of Antibiotic Users
Huerta, Consuelo, MD and Rodriguez, Luis Alberto Garcia, MD
Pharmacotherapy
2002 22 (5): 630-636
Background information
Periodontal Infections Contribute to Elevated Systemic C-Reactive Protein Level
Noack, Barbara, et al.
Journal of Periodontology
2001 72 (9): 1221-1227
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Acute-phase inflammatory response to periodontal disease in the US population
Slade, G.D., et al.
Journal of Dental Research
2000 79: 49-57
Background information
Biofilm: A New View of Plaque
Overman, Pamela R., RDH, MS
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
2000 1 (3): 18-29
Background information
Identification of periodontal pathogens in atheromatous plaques.
Haraszthy, V.I., et.al.
Journal of Periodontology
2000 71 (10): 1554-1560
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Parameters of Care (PDF, 312K)
American Academy of Periodontology publication
Journal of Periodontology
2000 71 (5)
Notes: Special supplement
Editor's notes: Provides guidance for dental professionals on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, from the Academy of Periodontology.
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Role of bacterial proteinases in matrix destruction and modulation of host responses
Potempa, Jan, et al.
Periodontology 2000
2000 24 (1): 153-192
Background information
Invasion of Human Coronary Artery Cells by Periodontal Pathogens
Dorn, Brian R., et al.
Infection and Immunity
1999 67 (11): 5792-5798
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Periodontal diseases in the United States population
Oliver, R.C., et al.
Journal of Periodontology
1998 69 (2): 269-278
Background information
Maintenance care and supportive periodontal therapy
Ramfjord
Quintessence International
1993 24 (7): 465-471
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Endocarditis Prophylaxis Information
American Heart Association web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Read before treatment
Periodontal Disease Is Associated With Brachial Artery Endothelial Dysfunction, and Systemic Inflammation (PDF, 264K)
Salomon Amar, et al.,
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
Background information
Protecting Oral Health Throughout Your Life
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Article addresses gender-specific oral health concerns of women.
Background information

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