Matrix metalloproteinase‐8 is a promising candidate biomarker for oral fluid (gingival
crevicular fluid, peri‐implant sulcular fluid and saliva) and mouthrinse chair‐side/point‐of …

The manuscript uses the previously published literature and highlights the benefits of active-
matrix metalloproteinase (aMMP)-8 chairside/point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic tools as …

This communication article addresses currently available rapid non-invasive methods to
screen and detect periodontitis and dental peri-implantitis. In this regard, oral fluid …

Oral hygiene, which is measured by the status of plaque-free tooth surfaces, is essential for
the promotion of oral health. This study aimed to determine the social predictors of good oral …

Background: Chronic periodontitis is gaining increasing prominence as a potential influnce
on systemic health. Time to conception has been recently investigated in relation to chronic …

A limited number of studies have reported an association between male factor infertility (MFI)
and dental health status (DHS). The aim of the present study was to assess the association …

Background: The awareness of periodontal diseases is generally poor among Nigerians.
Working within the hospital environment should give an edge to nonmedical professionals …

Today periodontal health is considered as an integral part of systemic health itself and no
longer as a single factor. The literature recognizes that the presence of periodontal disease …

Periodontal disease (PD) has been shown to increase the risk of preterm birth, preeclampsia
and low birth weight. These observations have suggested that PD may also affect the early …

Background There is increasing evidence that periodontitis may affect male sexual health
(MSH)(erectile function, production of sex hormones, and semen quality). However, a limited …