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News of recent research on the causes and treatment of gum diseases and the links between oral health and overall health.

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) news releases alert the press to AAP activities and research published in the Journal of Periodontology and important issues and studies affecting periodontology. This way the media can better disseminate timely accurate information to the public and increase dental awareness.

Recent Press Releases

AAP to Host 95th Annual Meeting in Boston (6/25/09)
The September 12-15 meeting will include educational and scientific sessions covering topics such as dental implants, periodontal-systemic relationships, practice development and management, and regeneration and tissue engineering.

Healthy Gums and a Healthy Heart: The Perio-Cardio Connection (6/1/09)
Newly released clinical recommendations encourage cardiologists to examine the mouth and periodontists to ask questions about heart health.

Placement of Dental Implants Results in Minimal Bone Loss (5/11/09)
A five-year follow-up study observed marginal bone remodeling occurs between implant placement and prosthesis placement, providing additional support for the effectiveness of dental implants to replace missing teeth.

Go Green for Healthy Teeth and Gums (3/5/09)
A recent study suggests that antioxidants in green tea may help reduce periodontal disease. By interfering with the body’s inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria, green tea may actually help promote periodontal health, and ward off further disease.

Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums is a Wise Investment (2/2/09)
Reducing stress can positively affect your oral health, and potentially your bottom line. Chronic stress can lead to periodontal disease, which, if left untreated, may result in even more serious and potentially expensive overall health complications.

The AAP Issues Statement on Periodontal Treatment During Pregnancy (1/30/09)
Because of the potential impact that periodontal disease has on the risk of preterm births, the Academy urges women to care for their periodontal health while pregnant.

Inflammation: Connecting the Mouth and Body? (11/24/08)
An emerging theory is that the more severe symptoms of gum disease—namely swollen, bleeding gums; recession around the gum line, and loss of the bone that holds the teeth in place—may be caused by a chronic inflammatory response to bacterial infection, which in turn may lead to more severe health complications.

Researchers Caution that Tooth Loss May Increase Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in U.S. Adults (10/14/08)
Study published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that the effects of untreated periodontal disease may be linked to chronic kidney disease.

AAP Releases Supplement on Inflammation and Overall Health (8/12/08)
The supplement to the Journal of Periodontology seeks to increase awareness of inflammation and periodontal diseases.

Archived Press Releases

Beauty and Grooming

Periodontal Disease and Overall Health

Periodontal Treatment

Tobacco Use

Periodontal Health and Oral Hygiene

Nutrition and Obesity

Dental Implants

Current Culture

Genetics and Tissue Regeneration

Video News Releases

Recent News Coverage

Voice of America
March 12, 2009 (Audience: 134,000,000)

Good Housekeeping
March 2009 (Audience: 18,675,272)

The Wall Street Journal
April 14, 2009 (Audience: 5,432,397)

AAP Events, Awards, and Publications

Academy Awards

Research Presented at AAP Meetings

AAP Publications

Media Resources

FAQs & Rumors

Fact Sheet

Commonly Used Terms

AAP Guidelines, Position Papers, Statements, and Parameters of Care

Story Ideas

E-mail the Academy's media department or call 312/573-3242 for the latest in research findings or an expert to comment.

Current Academy Leadership
President: David Cochran
President Elect: Samuel B. Low
Vice President: Donald S. Clem
Secretary/Treasurer: Pamela McClain
Immediate Past President: Susan Karabin
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Periodontology: Kenneth S. Kornman
Editor Emeritus, Journal of Periodontology: Robert J. Genco

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About the AAP

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the professional organization for periodontists—specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also dentistry’s experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. They receive three additional years of specialized training following dental school, and periodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAP has 8,000 members worldwide.

For more information, contact the AAP Public Affairs Department at meg@perio.org or 312/573-3242.