Objectives To compare the prevalence of periodontal disease between two randomly
selected population‐based studies (the Oral Infections and Vascular Disease Epidemiology …

This article provides a brief review of findings from epidemiological studies of periodontal
disease that have been generated over the past five years. In line with the conclusions of the …

Aim: The present investigation presents findings of the prevalence and distribution of
gingivitis and periodontitis in a Swedish population over the 30 years 1973–2003. Material …

All 30‐to 59‐year old subjects (N= 757) from a representative sample of adult Finns (total
sample= 1,105), showing advanced Periodontitis (marginal bone loss more than 30%, n …

Background: Information is lacking on the natural history of periodontitis through the third
and fourth decades of life. Methods: Periodontal examinations were conducted at 26 and 32 …

There is growing interest in, and appreciation of, the importance of epidemiological science
in furthering our understanding of periodontal diseases. There is also interest in applying …

In recent decades, a decline in caries has led to retention of more teeth in industrialised
countries. However, it is unknown, if such a trend also exists for periodontitis. Thus, the aim …

This study describes the progression of destructive periodontal disease among Chinese
aged 20 to 80 with limited access to dental health facilities and minimal traditions for oral …

Background: A review of the periodontal literature offers little information concerning trends
in referral patterns of patients for periodontal therapy. Over the last 2 decades, there has …