Journal of periodontology
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Journal of periodontology · Oct 2012
Review Comparative StudyQuality of reporting in abstracts of randomized controlled trials published in leading journals of periodontology and implant dentistry: a survey.
Most readers, reviewers, and editors rely on abstracts to decide whether to assess the full text of an article. A research abstract should, therefore, be as informative as possible. The standard of reporting in abstracts of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in periodontology and implant dentistry has not yet been assessed. The objectives of this review are: 1) to assess the quality of reporting in abstracts of RCTs in periodontology and implant dentistry, and 2) to investigate changes in the quality of reporting by comparing samples from different periods. ⋯ The quality of reporting in abstracts of RCTs in periodontology and implant dentistry can be improved. Authors should follow the CONSORT for Abstracts guidelines, and journal editors should promote clear rules to improve authors' adherence to these guidelines.
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Journal of periodontology · Dec 2008
Review Case ReportsSynchronous metastatic melanoma presenting as gingival and facial swelling: a case report and review of the literature.
Metastases to the oral cavity are unusual, and most cases affect the jaws. The clinicopathologic features of a metastatic melanoma involving the mandibular gingiva and facial skin are described. ⋯ To the best of our knowledge, this is the first English-language report of metastatic melanoma affecting the gingiva and facial skin concomitantly. The intraoral involvement of disseminated melanoma indicates a very poor prognosis, as confirmed by the current case.
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Journal of periodontology · Sep 2006
ReviewSystematic review of the association between respiratory diseases and oral health.
The purpose of this review was to investigate evidence for a possible etiological association between oral health and pneumonia or other respiratory diseases. ⋯ 1) There is fair evidence (II-2, grade B recommendation) of an association of pneumonia with oral health (odds ratio [OR]=1.2 to 9.6 depending on oral health indicators). 2) There is poor evidence of a weak association (OR<2.0) between COPD and oral health (II-2/3, grade C recommendation). 3) There is good evidence (I, grade A recommendation) that improved oral hygiene and frequent professional oral health care reduces the progression or occurrence of respiratory diseases among high-risk elderly adults living in nursing homes and especially those in intensive care units (ICUs) (number needed to treat [NNT]=2 to 16; relative risk reduction [RRR]=34% to 83%).