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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).
Background (27) | Read before treatment (19) | New developments (3)
- An Evaluation of Buccal Infiltrations and Inferior Alveolar Nerve Blocks in Pulpal Anesthesia for Mandibular First Molars
Jung, Il-Young, DDS, MSc, PhD, et al.
Journal of Endodontics
2008 34 (1): 11-13
Editor's notes: This article describes a potentially useful technique for getting lower molars numb, which may be more comfortable than traditional methods.
Read before treatment - Anaerobic dental flora and the acute coronary syndrome
Rubenfire, Melvyn A., et al.
Coronary Artery Disease
2007 18 (2): 111-116
Background information - 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: 4/4/2008
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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: 4/4/2008
2003
Read before treatment - 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 - 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 - 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: 4/4/2008
Background information - Arestin® USFDA Clinical Trials
U.S. Food and Drug Administration web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Background information - Atridox® USFDA Clinical Trials
U.S. Food and Drug Administration web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
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: 4/4/2008
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: 4/4/2008
Background information - Diabetes, the Mouth Body Connection
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Background information - Endocarditis Prophylaxis Information
American Heart Association web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Read before treatment - FDA Warns Five Firms to Stop Compounding Topical Anesthetic Creams
Not specified
U.S. Food and Drug Administration web site
Last viewed: 3/13/2008
Read before treatment - Heart Disease and Stroke, the Mouth Body Connection
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Background information - Laser-assisted Periodontal Regeneration in Humans (PDF, 428K)
Yukna, R.A., et al.
Millennium Dental Technologies web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
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: 4/4/2008
Read before treatment - New Study Shows Scaling and Root Planing is Significantly More Effective With Local Antibiotics
OraPharma, Inc. web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site. New study showing that Arestin enhances scaling and root planning.
Read before treatment - Pain Control During Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Kumar, Purnima S., BDS, MDS, PhD and Leblebicioglu, Binnaz, DDS, MS, PhD
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry
Read before treatment - PerioChip® Home Page
Dexcel Pharma PerioChip web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
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: 4/4/2008
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: 4/4/2008
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 - Statement Regarding Use of Dental Lasers for Excisional New Attachment Procedure (ENAP)
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
New development - The Mouth Body Connection
American Academy of Periodontology web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
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