TY - JOUR AU - Verhulst, Martijn J. L. AU - Teeuw, Wijnand J. AU - Bizzarro, Sergio AU - Muris, Joris AU - Su, Naichuan AU - Nicu, Elena A. AU - Nazmi, Kamran AU - Bikker, Floris J. AU - Loos, Bruno G. PY - 2019 DA - 2019/05/23 TI - A rapid, non-invasive tool for periodontitis screening in a medical care setting JO - BMC Oral Health SP - 87 VL - 19 IS - 1 AB - Since periodontitis is bi-directionally associated with several systemic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, it is important for medical professionals in a non-dental setting to be able examine their patients for symptoms of periodontitis, and urge them to visit a dentist if necessary. However, they often lack the time, knowledge and resources to do so. We aim to develop and assess “quick and easy” screening tools for periodontitis, based on self-reported oral health (SROH), demographics and/or salivary biomarkers, intended for use by medical professionals in a non-dental setting. SN - 1472-6831 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-019-0784-7 DO - 10.1186/s12903-019-0784-7 ID - Verhulst2019 ER -