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1. American Dental Association. Oral health topics: Cancer, oral. Available at: http://www.ada.org/2607.aspx?currentTab=2. Accessed April 14, 2010.

2. Wasta V. Researcher ID behavioral risk factors for head, neck cancers. The Gazette: the Newspaper of Johns Hopkins University. March 31, 2008: 37, 28.

3. American Cancer Society. Oral Cancer. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@nho/documents/document/oralcancerpdf.pdf. Accessed March 5, 2011.

4. International Oral Cancer Association. Oral cancer facts. Available at: http://www.fightoralcancer.org/about. Accessed November 1, 2010.

5. Canadian Cancer Society’s Steering Committee. Canadian cancer statistics 2010, special topic: end-of-life care. Incidence and mortality by cancer type. Canadian Cancer Society. Available at: http://www.cancer.ca/canada-wide/about%20cancer/cancer%20statistics/~/media/CCS/Canada%20wide/Files%20List/English%20files%20heading/pdf%20not%20in%20publications%20section/Canadian20Cancer20Statistics2020102020English.ashx. Accessed March 5, 2011.

6. Hamada GS, Bos AJ, Kasuga H, et al. Comparative epidemiology of oral cancer in Brazil and India. Tokai J Exp Clin Med. 1991;16(1):63-72.

7. Hennessey PT, Westra WH, Califano JA. Human papillomavirus and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: recent evidence and clinical implications. J Dent Res. 2009;88(4):300-306.

8. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Detecting oral cancer: a guide for health care professionals. Available at: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/OralCancer/DetectingOralCancer.htm. Accessed April 14, 2010.

9. The Oral Cancer Foundation web site. Oral cancer facts. Available at: http://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/index.htm. Accessed June 1, 2010.

10. National Cancer Institute. SEER web site. SEER stat fact sheets: oral cavity and pharynx. Available at: http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/oralcav.html. Accessed June 1, 2010.

11. DiMatteo AM. Oral cancer: your patients, your responsibility. Inside Dentistry. 2007;3(1):46-62.

12. The Oral Cancer Foundation web site. Diagnosis. Available at: http://oralcancerfoundation.org/diagnosis/index.htm. Accessed January 19, 2011

13. Oral Cancer Foundation web site. CDC oral cancer background papers. Chapter III: risk factors. Available at: http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/cdc_chapter3.htm. Accessed February 11, 2011.


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1. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Gum disease. Medline Plus. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gumdisease.html. Accessed October 2010.

2. Grau AJ, Becher H, Ziegler CM, et al. Periodontal disease as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. American Heart Association. Available at: http://stroke.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/01.STR.0000110789.20526.9Dv1. Accessed March 5, 2011.

3. Scannapieco FA. Role of oral bacteria in respiratory infection. J Periodontol. 1999;70(7):793-802.

4. Limeback H. Implications of oral infections on systemic diseases in the institutionalized elderly with a special focus on pneumonia. Ann Periodontol. 1998;3(1):262-275.

5. Scannapieco FA, Papandonatos GD, Dunford RG. Associations between oral conditions and respiratory disease in a national sample survey population. Ann Periodontol. 1998;3(1):251-256.

6. University of Georgia. Scientists link first bacterial enzyme that activates blood-clotting – links gum health and heart disease in humans. Biology Online. Available at: http://www.biology-online.org/articles/scientists_discover_first_bacterial.html. Accessed March 5, 2011.

7. Grover WM. Ask your periodontist about periodontal disease and heart disease. American Academy of Periodontology.1999. Available at: http://www.dfwperio.com/Portals/0/EduBrochures/Ask%20Your%20Periodontist%20About%20Periodontal%20Disease%20&%20Heart%20Disease.pdf. Accessed March 5, 2011.

8. Mattila KJ. Dental infections as a risk factor for acute myocardial infarction. Eur Heart J. 1993;14:51-53.

9. Beck J, Garcia R, Heiss G, Vokonas PS, et al. Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. J Periodontol. 1996;67(1):1123-1137.

10. DeStefano F, Anda RF, Kahn HS, et al. Dental disease and risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. BMJ. 1993;306(6879):688-691.

11. Wactawski-Wende J, Grossi SG, Trevisan M, et al. The role of osteopenia in oral bone loss and periodontal disease. J Periodontol. 1996;67(10):1076-1084.

12. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The periodontal disease – diabetes connection. Available at: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/nidcr2.nih.gov/Templates/CommonPage.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7b151DDEBD-D7CC-46A7-8688-B5CD9AF91D05%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fdatastatistics%2fsurgeongeneral%2fsgr%2fchap5%2ehtm&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#diabetes. Accessed March 5, 2011.

13. Periodontal disease and diabetes: a two-way street. JADA. 2006;137(2):26-31.

14. Ryan ME, Ramamurthy NS, Sorsa T, et al. MMP-mediated events in diabetes. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1999;878:311-334.

15. WebMD. Pregnancy gingivitis and pregnancy tumors. Available at: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/pregnancy-gingivitis-tumors. Accessed March 5, 2011.

16. American Academy of Periodontology. Expecting mothers should “brush up” on their oral hygiene routine. Available at: http://www.perio.org/consumer/prematurity-studies.htm. Accessed March 5, 2011.

17. Tezal M, Grossi SG, Genco RJ. Is periodontitis associated with oral neoplasms? J Periodontol. 2005;76(3):406-410.

18. Tezal M, Sullivan MA, Hyland A, et al. Chronic periodontitis and the incidence of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2009;18(9):2406-2412.

19. Stein PS, Desrosiers M, Donegan SJ, et al. Tooth loss, dementia and neuropathology in the Nun study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007;138(10):1314-1322.

20. Watts A, Crimmins EM, Gatz M. Inflammation as a potential mediator for the association between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Neuropsychiar Dis Treat. 2008;4(5):865-876.

21. Gatz M. Inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease. J Am Dent Assoc. 2005;136(8):1084.

22. Science Daily. Gum inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Available at: http://sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100803112811.htm. Accessed March 5, 2011.


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1. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Gum disease. Medline Plus. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gumdisease.html. Accessed October 2010.

2. Grau AJ, Becher H, Ziegler CM, et al. Periodontal disease as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. American Heart Association. Available at: http://stroke.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/01.STR.0000110789.20526.9Dv1. Accessed March 5, 2011.

3. Scannapieco FA. Role of oral bacteria in respiratory infection. J Periodontol. 1999;70(7):793-802.

4. Limeback H. Implications of oral infections on systemic diseases in the institutionalized elderly with a special focus on pneumonia. Ann Periodontol. 1998;3(1):262-275.

5. Scannapieco FA, Papandonatos GD, Dunford RG. Associations between oral conditions and respiratory disease in a national sample survey population. Ann Periodontol. 1998;3(1):251-256.

6. University of Georgia. Scientists link first bacterial enzyme that activates blood-clotting – links gum health and heart disease in humans. Biology Online. Available at: http://www.biology-online.org/articles/scientists_discover_first_bacterial.html. Accessed March 5, 2011.

7. Grover WM. Ask your periodontist about periodontal disease and heart disease. American Academy of Periodontology.1999. Available at: http://www.dfwperio.com/Portals/0/EduBrochures/Ask%20Your%20Periodontist%20About%20Periodontal%20Disease%20&%20Heart%20Disease.pdf. Accessed March 5, 2011.

8. Mattila KJ. Dental infections as a risk factor for acute myocardial infarction. Eur Heart J. 1993;14:51-53.

9. Beck J, Garcia R, Heiss G, Vokonas PS, et al. Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. J Periodontol. 1996;67(1):1123-1137.

10. DeStefano F, Anda RF, Kahn HS, et al. Dental disease and risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. BMJ. 1993;306(6879):688-691.

11. Wactawski-Wende J, Grossi SG, Trevisan M, et al. The role of osteopenia in oral bone loss and periodontal disease. J Periodontol. 1996;67(10):1076-1084.

12. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The periodontal disease – diabetes connection. Available at: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/nidcr2.nih.gov/Templates/CommonPage.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7b151DDEBD-D7CC-46A7-8688-B5CD9AF91D05%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fdatastatistics%2fsurgeongeneral%2fsgr%2fchap5%2ehtm&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#diabetes. Accessed March 5, 2011.

13. Periodontal disease and diabetes: a two-way street. JADA. 2006;137(2):26-31.

14. Ryan ME, Ramamurthy NS, Sorsa T, et al. MMP-mediated events in diabetes. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1999;878:311-334.

15. WebMD. Pregnancy gingivitis and pregnancy tumors. Available at: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/pregnancy-gingivitis-tumors. Accessed March 5, 2011.

16. American Academy of Periodontology. Expecting mothers should “brush up” on their oral hygiene routine. Available at: http://www.perio.org/consumer/prematurity-studies.htm. Accessed March 5, 2011.

17. Tezal M, Grossi SG, Genco RJ. Is periodontitis associated with oral neoplasms? J Periodontol. 2005;76(3):406-410.

18. Tezal M, Sullivan MA, Hyland A, et al. Chronic periodontitis and the incidence of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2009;18(9):2406-2412.

19. Stein PS, Desrosiers M, Donegan SJ, et al. Tooth loss, dementia and neuropathology in the Nun study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007;138(10):1314-1322.

20. Watts A, Crimmins EM, Gatz M. Inflammation as a potential mediator for the association between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Neuropsychiar Dis Treat. 2008;4(5):865-876.

21. Gatz M. Inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease. J Am Dent Assoc. 2005;136(8):1084.

22. Science Daily. Gum inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Available at: http://sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100803112811.htm. Accessed March 5, 2011.


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1. Stoller N, Johnson L, Trapnell S, et al. The pharmacokinetic profile of a biodegradable controlled release delivery system containing doxycycline compared to systemically delivered doxycycline in gingival crevicular fluid, saliva and serum. J Periodontol. 1998;69:1085-1091.

2. Garrett S, Johnson L, Drisko CH, et al. Two multi-center studies evaluating locally delivered doxycycline hyclate, placebo control, oral hygiene, and scaling and root planing in the treatment of periodontitis. J Periodontol. 1999;70:490-503.

3. Garrett S, Adams DF, Bogle G, et al. The effect of locally delivered controlled-release doxycycline or scaling and root planing on periodontal maintenance patients over 9 months. J Periodontol. 2000;71:22-30.

4. Red Bacteria Reduction. Dr. Walker, University of Florida; 45 subject well-controlled clinical study; data on file, TOLMAR, Inc.

5. Wennstrom JL, Newman HN, MacNeill SR, et al. Utilisation of locally delivered doxycycline in on-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis. A comparative multi-center trial of 2 treatment approaches. J Clin Periodontol. 2001;28:753-761.

6. Machion L, Andia DC, Lecio G, et al. Microbiological changes with the use of locally delivered doxycycline in the periodontal treatment of smokers. J Periodontol. 2004;75:1600-1604.

7. Machion L, Andia DC, Lecio G, et al. Locally delivered doxycycline as an adjunctive therapy to scaling and root planing in the treatment of smokers: a 2-year follow-up. J Periodontol. 2006;77:606-613.


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1. Coonts BA, Whitman SL, O’Donnell M, et al. Biodegradation and biocompatibility of a guided tissue regeneration barrier membrane formed from a liquid polymer material. J Biomed Mater Res. 1998; 42(2):303-311.


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Pro-Select Platinum®

1. Magnetostrictive scaling instruments deliver either 25,000 cycles/second or 30,000 cycles/second. Other leading piezo scaling instruments deliver tip speeds in the range of 24,000 to 36,000 cycles/second.

2. Environmental Working Group. Executive summary. Available at: http://www.ewg.org/tap-water/executive-summary. Accessed February 2011.


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Rotadent® Plus

1. Preber H, Ylipää V, Bergström J, Rydén H. A comparative study of plaque removing efficiency using rotary electric and manual toothbrushes. Swed Dent J. 1991;15(5):229-34.

2. Boyd RL, Rose CM. Effect of rotary electric toothbrush versus manual toothbrush on decalcification during orthodontic treatment. Am J Orthod and Dentofacial Orthop. 1994;105(5):450-456.

3. Boyd RL, Renfrow A, Price A, Robertson PB, Murray P. Effect on periodontal status of rotary electric toothbrushes vs. manual toothbrushes during periodontal maintenance: I. Clinical results. J Periodontol. 1989;60(7):390-395.

4. Bader HI. Ten-year retrospective observations of the impact of a rotary powered brush vs. manual techniques in periodontal maintenance. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2004; 25(6): 457-458.

5. As compared to leading electric toothbrushes.

6. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Gum disease. Medline Plus. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gumdisease.html. Accessed October 2010.

7. Grau AJ, Becher H, Ziegler CM, et al. Periodontal disease as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. American Heart Association. Available at: http://stroke.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/01.STR.0000110789.20526.9Dv1. Accessed March 5, 2011.

8. Scannapieco FA. Role of oral bacteria in respiratory infection. J Periodontol. 1999;70(7):793-802.

9. Limeback H. Implications of oral infections on systemic diseases in the institutionalized elderly with a special focus on pneumonia. Ann Periodontol. 1998;3(1):262-275.

10. Scannapieco FA, Papandonatos GD, Dunford RG. Associations between oral conditions and respiratory disease in a national sample survey population. Ann Periodontol. 1998;3(1):251-256.

11. University of Georgia. Scientists link first bacterial enzyme that activates blood-clotting – links gum health and heart disease in humans. Biology Online. Available at: http://www.biology-online.org/articles/scientists_discover_first_bacterial.html. Accessed March 5, 2011.

12. Grover WM. Ask your periodontist about periodontal disease and heart disease. American Academy of Periodontology.1999. Available at: http://www.dfwperio.com/Portals/0/EduBrochures/Ask%20Your%20Periodontist%20About%20Periodontal%20Disease%20&%20Heart%20Disease.pdf. Accessed March 5, 2011.

13. Mattila KJ. Dental infections as a risk factor for acute myocardial infarction. Eur Heart J. 1993;14:51-53.

14. Beck J, Garcia R, Heiss G, Vokonas PS, et al. Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. J Periodontol. 1996;67(1):1123-1137.

15. DeStefano F, Anda RF, Kahn HS, et al. Dental disease and risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. BMJ. 1993;306(6879):688-691.

16. Wactawski-Wende J, Grossi SG, Trevisan M, et al. The role of osteopenia in oral bone loss and periodontal disease. J Periodontol. 1996;67(10):1076-1084.

17. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The periodontal disease – diabetes connection. Available at: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/nidcr2.nih.gov/Templates/CommonPage.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7b151DDEBD-D7CC-46A7-8688-B5CD9AF91D05%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fdatastatistics%2fsurgeongeneral%2fsgr%2fchap5%2ehtm&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#diabetes. Accessed March 5, 2011.

18. Periodontal disease and diabetes: a two-way street. JADA. 2006;137(2):26-31.

19. Ryan ME, Ramamurthy NS, Sorsa T, et al. MMP-mediated events in diabetes. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1999;878:311-334.

20. WebMD. Pregnancy gingivitis and pregnancy tumors. Available at: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/pregnancy-gingivitis-tumors. Accessed March 5, 2011.

21. American Academy of Periodontology. Expecting mothers should “brush up” on their oral hygiene routine. Available at: http://www.perio.org/consumer/prematurity-studies.htm. Accessed March 5, 2011.

22. Tezal M, Grossi SG, Genco RJ. Is periodontitis associated with oral neoplasms? J Periodontol. 2005;76(3):406-410.

23. Tezal M, Sullivan MA, Hyland A, et al. Chronic periodontitis and the incidence of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2009;18(9):2406-2412.

24. Stein PS, Desrosiers M, Donegan SJ, et al. Tooth loss, dementia and neuropathology in the Nun study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007;138(10):1314-1322.

25. Watts A, Crimmins EM, Gatz M. Inflammation as a potential mediator for the association between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Neuropsychiar Dis Treat. 2008;4(5):865-876.

26. Gatz M. Inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease. J Am Dent Assoc. 2005;136(8):1084.

27. Science Daily. Gum inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Available at: http://sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100803112811.htm. Accessed March 5, 2011.

28. Sarker S, McLey L, Boyd RL. Clinical and laboratory evaluation of powered electric toothbrushes: laboratory determination of relative interproximal cleaning efficiency of four powered toothbrushes. J Clin Dent. 1997;8:81-85.

29. Thomson-Neal D, Evans GH, Meffert RM. Effects of various prophylactic treatments on titanium, sapphire, and hydroxyapatite-coated implants: an SEM study. Intl J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1989;9(4):300-311.

30. Bader HI, Boyd RL. Comparative efficacy of a rotary and a sonic powered toothbrush on improving gingival health in treated adult periodontitis patients. Am J Dent. 1999;12(3):143-147.


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1. Epstein JB, Silverman S, Epstein JD, et al. Analysis of oral lesion biopsies identified and evaluated by visual examination, chemiluminescence and toluidine blue. Oral Oncol. 2008;44(6):615.

2. Silvio GJ. Oral and pharyngeal cancer branch overview. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Available at: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/research/nidcrlaboratories/oralpharyngeal/overview.htm. Accessed March 5, 2011.

3. Silverman S, ed. American Cancer Society Atlas of Clinical Oncology Oral Cancer, 5th ed. Hamilton. Ontario: BC Decker. 2003.

4. Oral Cancer Foundation. Oral cancer facts. Available at: http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/index.htm. Accessed February 18, 2011.

5. Herlin P, Marnay J, Jacob JH, et al. A study of the mechanism of the toluidine blue dye test. Endoscopy. 1983;15(1):4-7.


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1. Thrash WJ, Dorman HL, Smith FD. A method to measure pain associated with hypersensitive dentin. J Perio. 1983;54(3):160-162.

2. Blong MA, Volding B, Thrash WJ, Jones DL. Effects of a gel containing 0.4 percent stannous fluoride on dentinal hypersensitivity. Dent Hyg. 1985;59(11):489-492.

3. Schiff T, He T, Sagel L, et al. Efficacy and safety of a novel stabilized stannous fluoride and sodium hexametphosphate dentifrice for dental hypersensitivity. J Contemp Dent Prac. 2006;7(2):1-10.

4. Walters PA. Dentinal hypersensitivity: a review. J Contemp Dent Prac. 2005;(6)2:107-117.

5. Sullivan RJ, Fletcher R, Bachiman R, et al. Intra-oral comparison and evaluation of the ability of fluoride dentrifices to promote the remineralization of caries-like lesions in dentin and enamel. J Clin Dent. 1995;6(2);135-8.

6. Stratemann MW, Shannon IL. Control of decalcification in orthodontic patients by daily self-administered application of a water-free 0.4 per cent stannous fluoride gel. Am J Orthod. 1974;66(3):273-279.

7. Bader HI. Role of adjunctive therapy in esthetic management. J Esthet Restor Dent. 1997;7(5):204-211.

8. Oosterwaal PJ, Mikx FH, van den Brink ME, Renggli HH. Bactericidal concentrations of chlorhexidine-digluconate, amine fluoride gel, and stannous fluoride gel for subgingival bacteria tested in serum at short contact times. J Periodontal Res. 1989;24(2):155-160.

9. Drake D, Villhauer AL. An in vitro comparative study determining bactericidal activity of stabilized chlorine dioxide and other oral rinses. J Clin Dent. 2011;22(1):1-5.