Brief synopses of recent articles resulting from the AAP's ongoing media efforts, secured by staff on behalf of the Academy...

Recent News Coverage

Brief synopses of articles resulting from the AAP's ongoing media efforts, secured by staff on behalf of the Academy.

Journal of the American Dental Association
July 1, 2009
Audience: 574,076
An article in the July issue reported on research that was published in the Journal of Periodontology about how green tea may reduce symptoms of periodontal disease. View Related AAP Press Release

Reuters
July 14, 2009
Audience: 5,533,592
An article that appeared in July reported that 50% of people say that the smile is the first feature they notice about the opposite sex.

Consumer Reports on Health
September 1, 2009
Audience: 1,000,000
An article about mini dental implants appeared in the September issue. Dr. Samuel Low, then President Elect of the AAP, explained that the mini implants probably can’t take as much chewing force as regular implants.

Women’s Health
September 1, 2009
Audience: 1,196,898
In the September issue, Dr. Susan Karabin, then Immediate Past President of the AAP, was interviewed about the importance of oral hygiene for women who are thinking about starting a family.

The Wall Street Journal
September 30, 2009
Audience: 5,621,910
Dr. Kenneth Kornman, Editor of the Journal of Periodontology, was interviewed for a special section that was published in September. In the article, gum disease was listed as the #1 hidden risk factor for cardiovascular disease. View Related AAP Press Release

Martha Stewart Living
October 1, 2009
Audience: 8,123,376
Periodontal disease is highlighted in an article about how to achieve a winning smile in the October issue. Dr. David Cochran, then President of the AAP, explains that researchers now believe gum disease is caused by the inflammatory response to bacteria around the gums. View Related AAP Press Release

Dr. Bicuspid
October 12, 2009
Audience: 308,353
An October article explains that the AAP recently endorsed the American Dental Association’s cautionary policy on laser use.

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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.

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