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.
AAP to Host
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:
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
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
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
Researchers Caution that Tooth Loss May Increase Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
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
The supplement to the Journal of Periodontology seeks to increase awareness of inflammation and periodontal diseases.
Periodontal Disease and Overall Health
Periodontal Health and Oral Hygiene
Genetics and Tissue Regeneration
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)
Research Presented at AAP Meetings
AAP Guidelines, Position Papers, Statements, and Parameters of Care
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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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