Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 8 , Pages 1565-1569, August 2008

Third Molars and the Efficacy of Mechanical Debridement in Reducing Pathogen Levels in Pregnant Subjects: A Pilot Study

  • Kevin L. Moss

      Affiliations

    • Research Applications Specialist, Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
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  • Adam D. Serlo, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Senior Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
    • ,
  • Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • OraPharma Distinguished Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
    • ,
  • James D. Beck, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Kenan Distinguished Professor, Department of Dental Ecology, and Associate Dean for Research, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
    • ,
  • Raymond P. White Jr, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dalton L. McMichael Distinguished Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr White: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, CB 7450, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450

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 Supported in part by Phillips Oral Health Care, NIDCR R01 DE-012453, GCRC RR-00046, OMSF, AAOMS.

PII: S0278-2391(08)00322-4

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2008.03.003

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 8 , Pages 1565-1569, August 2008

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