Brief synopses of recent articles resulting from the AAP's ongoing media efforts, secured by staff on behalf of the Academy...
Recent Media Coverage
Brief synopses of articles resulting from the AAP's ongoing media efforts, secured by staff on behalf of the Academy.
WebMD
February 29, 2012
Audience: 15,159,100
Pamela McClain, DDS, AAP President, explains the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes in this
article. The connection between periodontal disease and other systemic conditions, such as heart disease and osteoporosis, are also discussed.
Self
February 2012
Audience: 6,180,988
This
article shows how smiling can make you healthier, including the importance of flossing. Did you know that research shows people with healthy teeth and gums are perceived to have great leadership skills?
MSN Health
March 20, 2012
Audience: 3,726,520
MSN Health shared several factors that can increase your risk of developing periodontal disease, including smoking or having a systemic condition such as diabetes.
Women’s Health
March 2012
Audience: 6,357,368
This short
article explains that women with periodontal disease may have more difficulty conceiving and may have an increased risk of miscarriage or pre-term birth.
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About the AAP
The
American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is an 8,000-member professional organization for periodontists - specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also dentistry's experts in the treatment of oral inflammation and receive three additional years of specialized training following dental school. Periodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
