Scannapieco, F A Position paper of The American Academy of Periodontology: periodontal disease as a potential risk factor for systemic diseases. [electronic resource] - Journal of periodontology Jul 1998 - 841-50 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Review ISSN: 0022-3492 Subjects--Topical Terms: Arteriosclerosis--etiologyBacteremia--etiologyCardiovascular Diseases--etiologyDiabetes Mellitus--etiologyEndocarditis, Bacterial--etiologyFemaleFocal Infection, Dental--complicationsHumansInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornMental Disorders--etiologyPeriodontal Diseases--complicationsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomeProsthesis-Related Infections--etiologyRespiratory Tract Infections--etiologySocial DesirabilitySystemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome--etiology