Gingivitis
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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
Read before treatment - 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
Read before treatment - 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
Background information - Periodontal Health and the Heart
Stephenson, Joan PhD
Journal of the American Medical Association
2006 295 (15)
Read before treatment - 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
Background information - 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
Read before treatment - 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
Read before treatment - 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
Read before treatment - 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
Read before treatment - 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.
Read before treatment - 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
Read before treatment - 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
Read before treatment - Endocarditis Prophylaxis Information
American Heart Association web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
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: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Article addresses gender-specific oral health concerns of women.
Background information