Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 229-230, December 2009

Involuntary Exposure to Cigarette Smoke May Increase Risk for Progression of Periodontitis

University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, 1329 SW 16th Street, Suite 5180, PO Box 103628, Gainesville, Florida 32610-3628 USA, Tel: +1 352-273-5968, Fax: +1 352-273-5985

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Association between involuntary smoking and salivary markers related to periodontitis: a 2-year longitudinal study.

Nishida N, Yamamoto Y, Tanaka M, Kataoka K, Kuboniwa M, Nakayama K, et al.

J Periodontol 2008;79(12):2233-40.

Reviewer

Scott L. Tomar, DMD, DrPH

Purpose/Question

Does involuntary exposure to cigarette smoke increase the risk for progression of periodontitis?

Source of Funding

Government of Japan and Japan Dental Association

Type of Study/Design

Prospective cohort study

Level of Evidence

Level 2: limited-quality

patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00095-5

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.05.008

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 229-230, December 2009

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