Research & Literature

Update on Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: NHANES 2009 to 2012.

Eke PI, Dye BA, Wei L, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2015; (86(5)):611-22 doi:10.1902/jop.2015.140520.

Standards for reporting chronic periodontitis prevalence and severity in epidemiologic studies: Proposed standards from the Joint EU/USA Periodontal Epidemiology Working Group.

Holtfreter B, Albandar JM, Dietrich T, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2015; (42(5)):407-12 doi:10.1111/jcpe.12392.

Impact of Patient Compliance on Tooth Loss during Supportive Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Lee CT, Huang HY, Sun TC, Karimbux N

Journal of dental research 2015; (94(6)):777-86 doi:10.1177/0022034515578910.

Mechanisms of Bone Resorption in Periodontitis.

Hienz SA, Paliwal S, Ivanovski S

Journal of immunology research 2015; (2015()):615486 doi:10.1155/2015/615486.

Clinical and CBCT-based diagnosis of furcation involvement in patients with severe periodontitis.

Cimbaljevic MM, Spin-Neto RR, Miletic VJ, et al.

Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) 2015; (46(10)):863-70 doi:10.3290/j.qi.a34702.

C-Reactive Protein in Peripheral Blood of Patients with Chronic and Aggressive Periodontitis, Gingivitis, and Gingival Recessions.

Podzimek S, Mysak J, Janatova T, Duskova J

Mediators of inflammation 2015; (2015()):564858 doi:10.1155/2015/564858.

Detection and diagnosis of periodontal conditions amenable to prevention.

Preshaw PM

BMC oral health 2015; (15 Suppl 1()):S5 doi:10.1186/1472-6831-15-S1-S5.

Loss of molars in periodontally treated patients: results 10 years and more after active periodontal therapy.

Dannewitz B, Zeidler A, Hüsing J, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2016; (43(1)):53-62 doi:10.1111/jcpe.12488.

The effectiveness of conically shaped compared with cylindrically shaped interdental brushes - a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Larsen HC, Slot DE, Van Zoelen C, et al.

International journal of dental hygiene 2017; (15(3)):211-218 doi:10.1111/idh.12189.

Clinical attachment loss: estimation by direct and indirect methods.

Barbosa VL, Angst PD, Finger Stadler A, et al.

International dental journal 2016; (66(3)):144-9 doi:10.1111/idj.12218.

Post-treatment supportive care for the natural dentition and dental implants.

Armitage GC, Xenoudi P

Periodontology 2000 2016; (71(1)):164-84 doi:10.1111/prd.12122.

[Update in family medicine: Periodontal disease].

López Silva MC, Diz-Iglesias P, Seoane-Romero JM, et al.

Semergen 2017; (43(2)):141-148 doi:10.1016/j.semerg.2016.02.005.

Evaluation of dentine hypersensitivity in adult population with chronic periodontitis visiting dental hospital in Chandigarh.

Sood S, Nagpal M, Gupta S, Jain A

Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research 2016; (27(3)):249-55 doi:10.4103/0970-9290.186239.

What exactly distinguishes aggressive from chronic periodontitis: is it mainly a difference in the degree of bacterial invasiveness?

Van der Velden U

Periodontology 2000 2017; (75(1)):24-44 doi:10.1111/prd.12202.

Scientific evidence on the links between periodontal diseases and diabetes: Consensus report and guidelines of the joint workshop on periodontal diseases and diabetes by the International Diabetes Federation and the European Federation of Periodontology.

Sanz M, Ceriello A, Buysschaert M, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2018; (45(2)):138-149 doi:10.1111/jcpe.12808.

Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) for maintaining the dentition in adults treated for periodontitis.

Manresa C, Sanz-Miralles EC, Twigg J, Bravo M

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018; (1()):CD009376 doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009376.pub2.

Staging and grading of periodontitis: Framework and proposal of a new classification and case definition.

Tonetti MS, Greenwell H, Kornman KS

Journal of clinical periodontology 2018; (45 Suppl 20()):S149-S161 doi:10.1111/jcpe.12945.

Periodontal health and gingival diseases and conditions on an intact and a reduced periodontium: Consensus report of workgroup 1 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.

Chapple ILC, Mealey BL, Van Dyke TE, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2018; (45 Suppl 20()):S68-S77 doi:10.1111/jcpe.12940.

Acute periodontal lesions (periodontal abscesses and necrotizing periodontal diseases) and endo-periodontal lesions.

Herrera D, Retamal-Valdes B, Alonso B, Feres M

Journal of periodontology 2018; (89 Suppl 1()):S85-S102 doi:10.1002/JPER.16-0642.

Periodontal health and gingival diseases and conditions on an intact and a reduced periodontium: Consensus report of workgroup 1 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.

Chapple ILC, Mealey BL, Van Dyke TE, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2018; (89 Suppl 1()):S74-S84 doi:10.1002/JPER.17-0719.

A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions - Introduction and key changes from the 1999 classification.

Caton JG, Armitage G, Berglundh T, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2018; (89 Suppl 1()):S1-S8 doi:10.1002/JPER.18-0157.

Periodontitis: Consensus report of workgroup 2 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.

Papapanou PN, Sanz M, Buduneli N, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2018; (89 Suppl 1()):S173-S182 doi:10.1002/JPER.17-0721.

Staging and grading of periodontitis: Framework and proposal of a new classification and case definition.

Tonetti MS, Greenwell H, Kornman KS

Journal of periodontology 2018; (89 Suppl 1()):S159-S172 doi:10.1002/JPER.18-0006.

Periodontitis in US Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2014.

Eke PI, Thornton-Evans GO, Wei L, et al.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) 2018; (149(7)):576-588.e6 doi:10.1016/j.adaj.2018.04.023.

Impact of Smoking Cessation on Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Longitudinal Observational and Interventional Studies.

Leite FRM, Nascimento GG, Baake S, et al.

Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 2019; (21(12)):1600-1608 doi:10.1093/ntr/nty147.

Periodontal complications of hyperglycemia/diabetes mellitus: Epidemiologic complexity and clinical challenge.

Kocher T, König J, Borgnakke WS, et al.

Periodontology 2000 2018; (78(1)):59-97 doi:10.1111/prd.12235.

Administration of systemic antibiotics during non-surgical periodontal therapy-a consensus report.

Pretzl B, Sälzer S, Ehmke B, et al.

Clinical oral investigations 2019; (23(7)):3073-3085 doi:10.1007/s00784-018-2727-0.

Time between recall visits and residual probing depths predict long-term stability in patients enrolled in supportive periodontal therapy.

Ramseier CA, Nydegger M, Walter C, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2019; (46(2)):218-230 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13041.

Periodontal diagnosis in the context of the 2017 classification system of periodontal diseases and conditions - implementation in clinical practice.

Dietrich T, Ower P, Tank M, et al.

British dental journal 2019; (226(1)):16-22 doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2019.3.

Cumulative smoking exposure and cessation associated with the recurrence of periodontitis in periodontal maintenance therapy: A 6-year follow-up.

Costa FO, Cota LOM

Journal of periodontology 2019; (90(8)):856-865 doi:10.1002/JPER.18-0635.

An Overview of Different Interdental Cleaning Aids and Their Effectiveness.

Ng E, Lim LP

Dentistry journal 2019; (7(2)) doi:10.3390/dj7020056.

Using periodontal staging and grading system as a prognostic factor for future tooth loss: A long-term retrospective study.

Ravidà A, Qazi M, Troiano G, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2020; (91(4)):454-461 doi:10.1002/JPER.19-0390.

Endpoints of active periodontal therapy.

Loos BG, Needleman I

Journal of clinical periodontology 2020; (47 Suppl 22()):61-71 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13253.

Adherence to long-term supportive periodontal therapy in groups with different periodontal risk profiles.

Sonnenschein SK, Kohnen R, Ruetters M, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2020; (47(3)):351-361 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13252.

A Comparison of Clinical and Radiological Parameters in the Evaluation of Molar Furcation Involvement in Periodontitis.

Komšić S, Plančak D, Kašaj A, Puhar I

Acta stomatologica Croatica 2019; (53(4)):326-336 doi:10.15644/asc53/4/3.

Deep neck space infection and Lemierre's syndrome caused by Streptococcus anginosus: A case report.

Santos FV, Pires SX, Pereira C, et al.

IDCases 2020; (19()):e00669 doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00669.

Treatment of stage I-III periodontitis-The EFP S3 level clinical practice guideline.

Sanz M, Herrera D, Kebschull M, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2020; (47 Suppl 22()):4-60 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13290.

Mechanisms underlying the association between periodontitis and atherosclerotic disease.

Schenkein HA, Papapanou PN, Genco R, Sanz M

Periodontology 2000 2020; (83(1)):90-106 doi:10.1111/prd.12304.

Dose-dependent effect of smoking and smoking cessation on periodontitis-related tooth loss during 10 - 47 years periodontal maintenance-A retrospective study in compliant cohort.

Ravidà A, Troiano G, Qazi M, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2020; (47(9)):1132-1143 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13336.

Impact of periodontal therapy on systemic markers of inflammation in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.

Montero E, López M, Vidal H, et al.

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism 2020; (22(11)):2120-2132 doi:10.1111/dom.14131.

Mechanical plaque removal of periodontal maintenance patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Slot DE, Valkenburg C, Van der Weijden GAF

Journal of clinical periodontology 2020; (47 Suppl 22()):107-124 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13275.

What periodontal recall interval is supported by evidence?

Trombelli L, Simonelli A, Franceschetti G, et al.

Periodontology 2000 2020; (84(1)):124-133 doi:10.1111/prd.12340.

Clinical and Microbiological Profiles of Aggressive and Chronic Periodontitis in Congolese Patients: A Cross-sectional Study.

Kalala-Kazadi E, Toma S, Lasserre JF, et al.

Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry 2020; (10(4)):491-497 doi:10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_501_19.

Baseline HbA1c Level Influences the Effect of Periodontal Therapy on Glycemic Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes and Periodontitis: A Systematic Review on Randomized Controlled Trails.

Chen YF, Zhan Q, Wu CZ, et al.

Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders 2021; (12(5)):1249-1278 doi:10.1007/s13300-021-01000-6.

Inflammation of the periodontium associates with risk of future cardiovascular events.

Van Dyke TE, Kholy KE, Ishai A, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2021; (92(3)):348-358 doi:10.1002/JPER.19-0441.

BSP implementation of European S3 - level evidence-based treatment guidelines for stage I-III periodontitis in UK clinical practice.

West N, Chapple I, Claydon N, et al.

Journal of dentistry 2021; (106()):103562 doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103562.

A re-evaluation of scaling and root planing.

Cobb CM, Sottosanti JS

Journal of periodontology 2021; (92(10)):1370-1378 doi:10.1002/JPER.20-0839.

Maintaining homeostatic control of periodontal bone tissue.

Hathaway-Schrader JD, Novince CM

Periodontology 2000 2021; (86(1)):157-187 doi:10.1111/prd.12368.

The effectiveness of using the perioscope as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy: Clinical and radiographic results.

Naicker M, Ngo LH, Rosenberg AJ, Darby IB

Journal of periodontology 2022; (93(1)):20-30 doi:10.1002/JPER.20-0871.

The Chairside Periodontal Diagnostic Toolkit: Past, Present, and Future.

Ko TJ, Byrd KM, Kim SA

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 2021; (11(6)) doi:10.3390/diagnostics11060932.

Influence of Tooth-Brushing on Early Healing after Access Flap Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Preliminary Study.

Bertoldi C, Generali L, Cortellini P, et al.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland) 2021; (14(11)) doi:10.3390/ma14112933.

Indocyanine-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy promotes superior clinical effects in stage III and grade C chronic periodontitis among controlled and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Al-Momani MM

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy 2021; (35()):102379 doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102379.

Bidirectional association between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Stöhr J, Barbaresko J, Neuenschwander M, Schlesinger S

Scientific reports 2021; (11(1)):13686 doi:10.1038/s41598-021-93062-6.

Relationship Between Halitosis and Periodontitis: a Pilot Study.

Musić L, Par M, Peručić J, et al.

Acta stomatologica Croatica 2021; (55(2)):198-206 doi:10.15644/asc55/2/9.

The impact of splinting timepoint of mobile mandibular incisors on the outcome of periodontal treatment-preliminary observations from a randomized clinical trial.

Sonnenschein SK, Ciardo A, Kilian S, et al.

Clinical oral investigations 2022; (26(1)):921-930 doi:10.1007/s00784-021-04075-4.

Recurrence and progression of periodontitis and methods of management in long-term care: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Leow NM, Moreno F, Marletta D, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2022; (49 Suppl 24()):291-313 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13553.

Current Concepts in the Management of Periodontitis.

Kwon T, Lamster IB, Levin L

International dental journal 2021; (71(6)):462-476 doi:10.1111/idj.12630.

Interdental plaque reduction after the use of different devices in patients with periodontitis and interdental recession: A randomized clinical trial.

Gennai S, Nisi M, Perić M, et al.

International journal of dental hygiene 2022; (20(2)):308-317 doi:10.1111/idh.12578.

Treatment of periodontitis for glycaemic control in people with diabetes mellitus.

Simpson TC, Clarkson JE, Worthington HV, et al.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2022; (4()):CD004714 doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004714.pub4.

Open flap debridement compared to repeated applications of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of residual pockets: A randomized clinical trial.

Andere NMRB, Castro Dos Santos NC, Araújo CF, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2022; (93(11)):1671-1681 doi:10.1002/JPER.22-0059.

Relationship between periodontitis and risk of cardiovascular disease: Insights from the Tromsø Study.

Petrenya N, Hopstock LA, Holde GE, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2022; (93(9)):1353-1365 doi:10.1002/JPER.22-0004.

Treatment of stage IV periodontitis: The EFP S3 level clinical practice guideline.

Herrera D, Sanz M, Kebschull M, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2022; (49 Suppl 24()):4-71 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13639.

Association Between Periodontitis and Preterm Birth in a Cohort of Pregnant Women in Ivory Coast.

Pockpa ZAD, Soueidan A, Koffi-Coulibaly NT, et al.

Oral health & preventive dentistry 2022; (20()):363-368 doi:10.3290/j.ohpd.b3464893.

Impact of the host response and osteoblast lineage cells on periodontal disease.

Zhou M, Graves DT

Frontiers in immunology 2022; (13()):998244 doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.998244.

Longevity of teeth in patients susceptible to periodontitis: Clinical outcomes and risk factors associated with tooth loss after active therapy and 30 years of supportive periodontal care.

Agudio G, Buti J, Bonaccini D, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2023; (50(4)):520-532 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13770.

Healthy lifestyles are associated with a better response to periodontal therapy: A prospective cohort study.

Marruganti C, Romandini M, Gaeta C, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2023; (50(8)):1089-1100 doi:10.1111/jcpe.13813.

Subgingival instrumentation.

Tomasi C, Abrahamsson KH, Apatzidou D

Periodontology 2000 2023; doi:10.1111/prd.12485.

Tooth Mobility among Patients visiting a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Gupta S, Mukhiya S, Kafle A, et al.

JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association 2023; (61(257)):30-35 doi:10.31729/jnma.7945.

Orthodontic tooth movement after periodontal regeneration of intrabony defects.

Martin C, Sanz M

Korean journal of orthodontics 2024; (54(1)):3-15 doi:10.4041/kjod24.007.

Detection of periodontal bone loss patterns and furcation defects from panoramic radiographs using deep learning algorithm: a retrospective study.

Kurt-Bayrakdar S, Bayrakdar İŞ, Yavuz MB, et al.

BMC oral health 2024; (24(1)):155 doi:10.1186/s12903-024-03896-5.

Applying current European periodontitis clinical practice guidelines is not feasible even for the richest countries in the world.

Raittio E, Grytten J, Lopez R, et al.

Community dentistry and oral epidemiology 2025; (53(1)):1-6 doi:10.1111/cdoe.13003.

Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Automated Staging of Periodontal Bone Loss Severity on Bite-wing Radiographs: An Eigen-CAM Explainability Mapping Approach.

Erturk M, Öziç MÜ, Tassoker M

Journal of imaging informatics in medicine 2025; (38(1)):556-575 doi:10.1007/s10278-024-01218-3.

Acute upper airway obstruction caused by mouth floor cellulitis in a patient of advanced age: a case report and literature review.

Liu J, Fu Z, Liu M, et al.

The Journal of international medical research 2024; (52(8)):3000605241271862 doi:10.1177/03000605241271862.

Conventional periodontal probing versus salivary biomarkers in diagnosis and evaluation of chronic periodontitis in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Sunila BS, Shivakumar GC, Abdul NS, et al.

Minerva dental and oral science 2025; (74(3)):187-194 doi:10.23736/S2724-6329.24.04867-8.

Periodontitis: Grade Modifiers Revisited.

Saleh O, Abdulmunim A, Aboushakra I, et al.

Oral diseases 2025; (31(6)):1637-1646 doi:10.1111/odi.15297.

Systemic Azithromycin as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Subgingival Instrumentation in the Treatment of Stage III/IV, Grade C Periodontitis: 12-Month Clinical, Microbiological and Cytokine Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial.

Sulugodu Ramachandra S, Woodford V, Han P, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2025; (52(5)):666-680 doi:10.1111/jcpe.14150.

Effect of single-visit full-mouth non-surgical therapy and risk factor analysis on long-term periodontal treatment outcomes: aretrospective study.

Mandil O, Alrmali A, Kalani K, et al.

Clinical oral investigations 2025; (29(6)):333 doi:10.1007/s00784-025-06405-2.

Antibiotics in periodontal treatment: an umbrella review.

Botelho J, Lyra P, Nascimento GG, et al.

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology 2025; (15()):1601464 doi:10.3389/fcimb.2025.1601464.

Temporal dynamics of early inflammatory markers after professional dental cleaning: a meta-analysis and spline-based meta-regression of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and (hs)CRP.

Cardisciani M, Di Nicolantonio S, Altamura S, et al.

Frontiers in immunology 2025; (16()):1634622 doi:10.3389/fimmu.2025.1634622.

Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases: Epidemiology, Clinical Features, and Etiopathogenesis.

Haas AN, Stewart S, Susin C, Albandar JM

Journal of periodontal research 2025; doi:10.1111/jre.70028.

Effectiveness of two supportive periodontal care protocols and outcome predictors during periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial.

Isola G, Annunziata M, Angjelova A, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2026; (97(3)):435-449 doi:10.1002/jper.70007.

Effects of daily home-use water flossing as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy in the treatment of stage I-II periodontitis: a 6-month randomized controlled trial.

Liu J, Zhou Y, Zhang L, et al.

Clinical oral investigations 2025; (29(12)):567 doi:10.1007/s00784-025-06639-0.

Periodontitis severity and its social and clinical determinants: An ACES framework-based NHANES analysis.

Chen MX, Yu Y, Wei CX, et al.

Journal of periodontology 2026; (97(6)):1327-1339 doi:10.1002/jper.70064.

Outcomes of Active Periodontal Therapy in a Specialist University Setting Following EFP S3 Treatment Guideline in Stage III-IV Periodontitis Patients.

Aimetti M, Romano F, Costanzo L, et al.

Journal of clinical periodontology 2026; (53(4)):562-571 doi:10.1111/jcpe.70087.

Microbial dysbiosis and immune dysregulation in periodontitis and peri-implantitis.

Mehrnia N, Van Dyke TE

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology 2025; (15()):1678163 doi:10.3389/fcimb.2025.1678163.

Intraoral radiographs for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of periodontal disease: Position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.

Almeida FT, Compton SM, Pratt R, et al.

Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD 2026; (60(1)):46-63.

Low salivary thioredoxin-1 levels in periodontitis.

Lorente L, Hernández Marrero E, Abreu-Gonzalez P, et al.

World journal of clinical cases 2026; (14(6)):118460 doi:10.12998/wjcc.v14.i6.118460.

Long-term stability after nonsurgical treatment of periodontitis.

Sánchez IS, Carra MC, de Albornoz AC, et al.

Periodontology 2000 2026; doi:10.1111/prd.70032.

Long-term periodontal and peri-implant tissue stability under supportive therapy.

Wang HL, Calatrava J, Soldini MC, et al.

Periodontology 2000 2026; doi:10.1111/prd.70038.

Meta-analysis of laser-assisted periodontal therapy (2015-2025).

Sunar A, Sır E, Taş Ç, Tekin E

Lasers in medical science 2026; (41(1)).

The oral-vascular axis: immune mechanisms linking periodontal dysbiosis to systemic vascular pathology.

Yu J, Zhuang WW, Lei B, et al.

Frontiers in immunology 2026; (17()):1793621 doi:10.3389/fimmu.2026.1793621.

Efficacy of adjunct Nd-YAG laser (1064 nm) to non-surgical periodontal therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Atya A, Tawfik A, Waly R, et al.

Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology 2026; doi:10.1007/s43630-026-00962-5.