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Journal of Prosthodontics special issue
September 17, 2017
The Journal of Prosthodontics has just released its third annual virtual issue. This is an online-only compilation of some of the Journal’s best work, focusing on a specific topic. This year’s topic is Prosthodontic Reviews. “Crestal Bone Loss Around Adjacent Dental Implants Restored with Splinted and Nonsplinted Fixed Restorations: A Systematic Literature Review” was one of 12 chosen to be included.
The Journal’s Associate Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Radi Masri spearheaded the project and selected the articles. The virtual issue will be available at least through the end of this year. That means that all articles are freely available to anyone.
Award for Scholarly Excellence
June 30, 2017
Drs. Fawad Javed and Sergio Varela Kellesarian received the Award of Scholarly Excellence for their contributions to dental research in peer-reviewed publications during their two and a half years of training. Dr. Javed published 68 studies in medical and dental journals, and Dr. Varela Kellesarian published 41 studies. Each received national and international media attention for some of their work. This award was given for the first time to graduating AEGD residents.
Link between low testosterone and periodontitis bears research
November 01, 2016
An international team of researchers recently reviewed 8 studies that investigated testosterone and chronic periodontitis. Sergio V. Kellesarian of the department of general dentistry at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, shared his insights from that work.
Periodontitis may up erectile dysfunction risk
November 01, 2016
Chronic periodontal disease may be a risk factor for erectile dysfunction.
Sergio Varela Kellesarian, DDS, of Eastman Institute for Oral Health in Rochester, NY, and colleagues identified 9 studies published from 2009 to 2015 that assessed erectile disfunction and oral health.
Association between periodontal disease and erectile dysfunction: A systematic review. - Beyond the Abstract
November 01, 2016
Chronic periodontitis is a common inflammatory condition of infectious origin that affects the supporting periodontal tissues (including cementum, gingiva, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone) resulting in bone loss and, if left untreated, in tooth loss. In the year 2014, the global age-standardized prevalence of severe periodontitis between 1990 and 2010 was estimated at 11.2%.
Male Infertility and Dental Health Status: A Systematic Review.
November 01, 2016
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 between DHS and MFI through a systematic review of indexed literature. To address the focused question-"Is there a relationship between DHS and MFI?"