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1Division of Oral Health, Surveillance, Investigations and Research Team, National Centers for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. peke@cdc.gov
Journal of Periodontology
|August 19, 2007
Summary
Developing self-reported measures for population-based surveillance of periodontal disease is feasible. This research explored using surveys for monitoring periodontitis in the United States.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Surveillance
Background:
- Periodontal disease surveillance is crucial for public health.
- Existing surveillance methods may have limitations for population-based assessment.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiated a project to explore alternative surveillance strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the feasibility of using self-reported measures for population-based surveillance of periodontal disease.
- To highlight activities of an independent workgroup focused on developing such measures.
- To assess the potential for United States-based periodontal disease monitoring through self-reporting.
Main Methods:
- Convening an independent periodontal disease surveillance workgroup.
- Reviewing and discussing the development of self-reported measures.
- Collaborating with key organizations like the American Academy of Periodontology.
Main Results:
- The papers presented at the 2006 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) symposium focused on this development.
- Activities of the workgroup aimed at assessing the practicality of self-reported data.
- The feasibility of using self-reported measures for surveillance was a central theme.
Conclusions:
- Self-reported measures show promise for population-based periodontal disease surveillance.
- Further development and validation are likely necessary.
- This approach could enhance the monitoring of periodontal health in the US population.
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