A rapid, non-invasive tool for periodontitis screening in a medical care setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since periodontitis is bi-directionally associated with several systemic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, it is important for medical professionals in a non-dental setting to be able examine their patients for symptoms of periodontitis, and urge them to visit a dentist if necessary. However, they often lack the time, knowledge and resources to do so. We aim to develop and assess "quick and easy" screening tools for periodontitis, based on self-reported oral health (SROH), demographics and/or salivary biomarkers, intended for use by medical professionals in a non-dental setting.

Methods

Consecutive, new patients from our outpatient clinic were recruited. A SROH questionnaire (8 questions) was conducted, followed by a 30 s oral rinse

SUBMITTER: Verhulst MJL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6533660 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature