2007 PROCEEDINGS

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Following the Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting held in Beijing, China in September 2007, a book has been published.

TITLE: A Perspective of Periodontal Systemic Relationships for the Asian Pacific Region

CONTENTS: 16 Full Papers from all invited speakers, listing of poster presentations

COST: AUD $45.00 (plus postage and handling: Australia $5.00, International $10.00)

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Chapter 1 The Relationship Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontitis P.M. Bartold (Australia) 

Chapter 2 Comprehensive Investigations into Arterial Diseases and Periodontal Bacteria T. Iwai, I. Ishikawa, Y. Inoue (Japan)

Chapter 3 Diagnosis and Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions: Current and Future Challenges G.C. Armitage (United States of America)

Chapter 4 The Role of Inflammation in Atherosclerosis J-J. Li (China)

Chapter 5 Options for Achieving High Predictability and Longevity in Periodontally Compromised Cases Y. Ono (Japan)

Chapter 6 Polymorphisms in Genes Coding for Enzymes Metabolizing Smoking-Derived Substances, Smoking and the Potential Risk of Periodontitis J. Zhang, S. Zhang, Y. Zhang (China)

Chapter 7 Prevalence of Systemic Diseases Among Periodontal Patients at the State University Clinic and Two Private Periodontal Practices in the Philippines N.V. Vergel de Dios, B.V. Murjani, M.C.U. Garcia (Philippines)

Chapter 8 Relationships Between Periodontal Diseases and Systemic Health in New Zealand: An Overview of Research at Otago University W. Duncan, M. Cullinan, H. English, E. Noor, P. Chou, D. Lam, W.M. Thomson, D. Holborow, J. Leichter, G. Seymour* (New Zealand)

Chapter 9 Bisphosphonate Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: Implications for Periodontics and Implantology N. Surathu (India)

Chapter 10 Current Evidence of Periodontal Medicine in Thailand N. Laosrisin (Thailand)

Chapter 11 Relationship of Periodontal Disease to Pre-term Low Birth Weight Infants in a Selected Population in Malaysia: A Pilot Study T. Taiyeb Ali, K. Zainal Abidin, P.T. Lai, M.N Lau (Malaysia)

Chapter 12 Periodontal Infections, Systemic Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Current Evidence and Perspectives L .J. Jin (Hong Kong SAR, China)

Chapter 13 A Perspective of Periodontal Systemic Relationships in Smokers in the Asian Pacific Region S.L.C. Masulili, S.W.A. Prayitno, B. Sutrisna, E.I. Auerkari (Indonesia)

Chapter 14 Dentistry in Cambodia S. Chea (Cambodia)

Chapter 15 Mucogingival Issues Today K.M. Chung (Singapore)

Chapter 16 Smoking and Genetics: Disease Modifiers in Periodontal and Systemic Diseases D.F. Kinane (United States of America)