Journal of Dental Research, Vol 71, 1457-1458, Copyright © 1992 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
New agents in the chemical control of plaque and gingivitis--reaction paper
T. E. Van Dyke
Department of Periodontology, Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, New York 14620.
The papers of Drs. Christersson, Marsh, Cummins, and Ciancio focus on the
issues and problems associated with the efficacious delivery of chemical
agents intended to control plaque and gingivitis. The infectious nature of
periodontal disease, the importance of oral microbial ecology, the success
of triclosan formulations, and the review of our current knowledge based
upon clinical trials are emphasized.