Gum Disease
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- A review of the current literature on the management of halitosis
ven den Broek, AMWT, et al.
Oral Diseases
2008 14 (1): 30-39
Read before treatment - Mythbusters and Wisdom Teeth
Dodson, Thomas B., DMD, MPH
The American Journal of Public Health
2008 98 (4): 581-582
Read before treatment - Periodontal disease, tooth loss, and cancer risk in male health professionals: a prospective cohort study
Michaud, Dominique S., ScD, et al.
Lancet Oncology
2008 9: 550-558
New development - A Prospective Study of Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer in US Male Health Professionals
Michaud, Dominique, S., et al.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
2007 99 (2): 171-175
New development - Anaerobic dental flora and the acute coronary syndrome
Rubenfire, Melvyn A., et al.
Coronary Artery Disease
2007 18 (2): 111-116
Background information - Effects of EDTA Gel Preconditioning of Periodontally Affected Human Root Surfaces on Chlorhexidine Substantivity—an SEM study
Ahmed Y. Gamal and Jason M. Mailhot
Journal of Periodontology
2007 78 (9): 1759-1766
Read before treatment - Histologic Evaluation of an Nd:YAG Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure in Humans
Yukna, Raymond A. DMD, et al.
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
2007 27 (6): 577-587
New development - 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 - Prognosis Revisited: A System for Assigning Periodontal Prognosis
Kwok, Vivien and Caton, Jack G.
Journal of Periodontology
2007 78 (11): 2063-2071
Background information - Research Forum Oral Session Abstracts
Various
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
2007
Editor's notes: Contains a listing of contributors, credentials, training institutions, abstract content (including background, methods, results, and conclusions) and abstract titles.
Background information - 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 - The Effect of Androgen Deprivation Therapy on Periodontal Disease in Men With Prostate Cancer
Famili, Pouran, et al.
The Journal of Urology
2007 177 (3): 921-924
New development - 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 - Full-mouth Tooth Extraction Lowers Systemic Inflammatory and Thrombotic Markers of Cardiovascular Risk
Taylor, B.A., et al.
Journal of Dental Research
2006 85 (1): 74-78
Editor's notes: More evidence that cardiovascular risks associated with chronic periodontal disease end when the periodontal disease ends. This article does not advocate edentulating patients.
Background information - 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 - Protective effects of grapeseed proanthocyanidins against oxidative stress induced by lipopolysaccharides of periodontopathogens
Houde, V., et al.
Journal of Periodontology
2006 77 (8): 1371-1379
New development - The Effect of EDTA in Attachment Gain and Root Coverage (PDF, 115K)
Kassab, Moawia M., DDS, MS, et al.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry
2006 27 (6): 353-361
Read before treatment - Treatment of Periodontal Disease and the Risk of Preterm Birth
Michalowicz, Bryan S. DDS, et al.
The New England Journal of Medicine
2006 355 (18): 1885-1894
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 - Purpose and problems of periodontal disease classification
van der Velden, Ubele
Periodontology 2000
2005 39 (1): 13-21
Background information - Researchers Find Nine Risk Indicators for Tooth Loss
No author specified
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/24/2010
2005 11
Editor's notes: Among the risks cited for tooth loss, 39% of patients in the study said they had never had a dental prophylaxis or periodontal maintenance visit.
Read before treatment - Subantimicrobial dose doxycycline (SDD) improves probing parameters associated with periodontitis
Paquette, David DMD, MPH, DMSc
The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
2005 5 (3): 151-153
Read before treatment - Position Paper: Systemic Antibiotics in Periodontics (PDF, 148K)
Slots, Jorgen, Dr., et al.
Journal of Periodontology
2004 75 (11): 1553-1565
Read before treatment - Subantimicrobial Dose Doxycycline Enhances the Efficacy of Scaling and Root Planing in Chronic Periodontitis: A Multicenter Trial
Preshaw, Philip M. Dr., et al.
Journal of Periodontology
2004 75 (8): 1068-1076
Read before treatment - 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 - Position Paper—Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases (PDF, 172K)
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
2003
Read before treatment - Position Paper: Periodontal Maintenance (PDF, 101K)
Cohen, Robert E. Dr., et al.
Journal of Periodontology
2003 74 (9): 1395-1401
Read before treatment - 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 - Periodontic and orthodontic treatment in adults
Ong, Marianne M.A., BDS, MS and Wang, Hom-Lay, DDS, MSD
American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
2002 122 (4): 420-428
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 - Predictable peri-implant gingival aesthetics: surgical and prosthodontic rationales
Kois, J.C., and Kan, J.Y.
Practical Procedures in Esthetic Dentistry
2001 13 (9): 691-698
Read before treatment - Predictable single-tooth peri-implant esthetics: five diagnostic keys
Kois, J.C.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry
2001 22 (3): 199-206
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 - A classification system for loss of papillary height
Nordland, W.P. and Tarnow, D.P.
Journal of Periodontology
1998 69 (10): 1124-1126
Read before treatment - Antimicrobial Susceptibilities of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, and Prevotella nigrescens spp. Isolated in Spain
Andres, Maria T., et al.
Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy
1998 42 (11): 3022-3023
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 - The Interproximal height of Bone: A Guidepost to Esthetic Strategies and Soft Tissue Contours in Anterior Tooth Replacement (PDF, 54K)
Salama, Henry, DMD, et al.
The Journal of Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry
1998
Notes: PDF of the article originally submitted to The Journal of Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry for the Anthology Edition in 1998.
Read before treatment - Maintenance care and supportive periodontal therapy
Ramfjord
Quintessence International
1993 24 (7): 465-471
Read before treatment - A classification of marginal tissue recession
Miller, P.D., Jr.
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
1985 5 (2)
Read before treatment - Periodontal splinting with wire and composite resin. A revised approach.
Greenfield, D.S. and Nathanson, D.
Journal of Periodontology
1980 51 (8): 465-468
Background information - Actisite® Drug Monograph (PDF, 348K)
The Journal of the American Dental Association
Editor's notes: Actisite drug monograph reviewed.
Background information - American Academy of Periodontology Statement on Periodontal Disease and Preterm Low Birthweight
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - Are Essential Oils Safe?
Expert contributor: Linda Halcon, PhD, MPH, BSN, RN
University of Minnesota Taking Charge of Your Health web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Read before treatment - Arestin® USFDA Clinical Trials
U.S. Food and Drug Administration web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - Atridox® USFDA Clinical Trials
U.S. Food and Drug Administration web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - C-Reactive Protein—A Predictor of Heart Disease—Is Elevated in Patients with Periodontal Disease
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Media Statement
Read before treatment - Dental Plaque—Relationship of Specific Microorganisms to Periodontal Diseases
Kinder-Haake, Susan Dr.
UCLA School of Dentistry web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - Diabetes, the Mouth Body Connection
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - Endocarditis Prophylaxis Information
American Heart Association web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Read before treatment - Heart Disease and Stroke, the Mouth Body Connection
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - Laser-assisted Periodontal Regeneration in Humans (PDF, 428K)
Yukna, R.A., et al.
Millennium Dental Technologies web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site. Article from the Proceedings of the 81st General Session of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR); June 25–28, 2003.
New development - Microbiological Effects of Scaling and Root Planing
Kinder-Haake, Susan Dr. and Isaacs, David Dr.
UCLA School of Dentistry web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Read before treatment - Natural Remedies for Gum Disease
Wong, Cathy, ND, CNS
Alternative Health News Online web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information - New Study Shows Scaling and Root Planing is Significantly More Effective With Local Antibiotics
OraPharma, Inc. web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site. New study showing that Arestin enhances scaling and root planning.
Read before treatment - PerioChip® Home Page
Dexcel Pharma PerioChip web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site
Background information - 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 - Periodontal Disease, C-Reactive Protein and Overall Health
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Editor's notes: Discusses relationship between chronic bacterial infection of the gums, and the response of the liver (making proteins like CRP) which inflame arteries and promote blood clot formation.
Background information - Porphyromonas gingivalis Genome Project
Porphyromonas gingivalis Genome Project web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
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 - Statement Regarding Use of Dental Lasers for Excisional New Attachment Procedure (ENAP)
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
New development - The Mouth Body Connection
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 9/23/2010
Background information