Aubrey Sheiham1. 1. Emeritus Professor of Dental Public Health, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK. Electronic address: a.sheiham@ucl.ac.uk.
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ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Impact of periodontal therapy on general health: evidence from insurance data for five systemic conditions. Jeffcoat MK, Jeffcoat RL, Gladowski PA, Bramson JB, Blum JJ. Am J Prev Med 2014; 47(2):166-74 REVIEWER: Aubrey Sheiham, BDS, PhD, DHC PURPOSE/QUESTION: Did periodontal treatment reduce the medical costs and inpatient hospitalizations during the 5 years after periodontal treatment in individuals with five systemic medical diseases or conditions, namely, type 2 diabetes; coronary artery disease; cerebral vascular disease; rheumatoid arthritis; and pregnancy? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Industry: United Concordia Companies, Inc. TYPE OF STUDY/ DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.
ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Impact of periodontal therapy on general health: evidence from insurance data for five systemic conditions. Jeffcoat MK, Jeffcoat RL, Gladowski PA, Bramson JB, Blum JJ. Am J Prev Med 2014; 47(2):166-74 REVIEWER: Aubrey Sheiham, BDS, PhD, DHC PURPOSE/QUESTION: Did periodontal treatment reduce the medical costs and inpatient hospitalizations during the 5 years after periodontal treatment in individuals with five systemic medical diseases or conditions, namely, type 2 diabetes; coronary artery disease; cerebral vascular disease; rheumatoid arthritis; and pregnancy? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Industry: United Concordia Companies, Inc. TYPE OF STUDY/ DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.
Authors: Luis Pezo-Lanfranco; José Filippini; Marina Di Giusto; Cecília Petronilho; Veronica Wesolowski; Paulo DeBlasis; Sabine Eggers Journal: PLoS One Date: 2020-03-11 Impact factor: 3.240