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The clinical fabrication of polyolefin mouthguards formed over fixed orthodontic appliances by Westerman, Bill, Kerr, Michael, Tod, Marcus

“…Using a new polyolefin material without impressions and models, fifty-two mouthguards were fabricated at chairside by a dental professional. Patient…”
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A longitudinal study of interleukin-1 gene polymorphisms and periodontal disease in a general adult population by Cullinan, Mary P., Westerman, Bill, Hamlet, Stephen M., Palmer, Janet E., Faddy, Malcolm J., Lang, Niklaus P., Seymour, Gregory J.

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Ante‐Dependence Modeling in a Longitudinal Study of Periodontal Disease: The Effect of Age, Gender, and Smoking Status by Faddy, Malcolm J., Cullinan, Mary P., Palmer, Jan E., Westerman, Bill, Seymour, Gregory J.

“…Background: It is generally accepted that periodontal disease progresses by a series of bursts that are interspersed by periods of stability or even gain of…”
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An improved mouthguard material by Westerman, Bill, Stringfellow, P. M., Eccleston, J. A.

“…a modified mouthguard material which reduces transmitted forces is described. Tests showed that the inclusion of air cells in a 4 mm thick…”
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The influence of a triclosan toothpaste on adverse events in patients with cardiovascular disease over 5-years by Cullinan, Mary P, Palmer, Janet E, Carle, Anne D, West, Malcolm J, Westerman, Bill, Seymour, Gregory J

“…Adverse effects of long-term usage of triclosan-containing toothpaste in humans are currently unknown. We assessed the effect of long-term use of 0.3%…”
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Appropriate dental care for employees at the workplace by Westerman, Bill

“…The data from a dental health survey of an Australian employee group in Brisbane were used to test the value of dental health programmes at the workplace as a…”
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The Influence of Triclosan on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk in Patients in the Cardiovascular and Periodontal Study (CAPS): A Randomized Controlled Trial by Cullinan, Mary P., Palmer, Janet E., Faddy, Malcolm J., Westerman, Bill, Carle, Anne D., West, Malcolm J., Seymour, Gregory J.

“…Background: Triclosan toothpaste is effective in controlling plaque and gingivitis and slowing progression of periodontitis; however, its influence on…”
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EVA mouthguards: how thick should they be? by Westerman, Bill, Stringfellow, Peter M., Eccleston, John A.

“…– A major consideration in the performance of mouthguards is their ability to absorb energy and reduce transmitted forces when impacted. This is especially…”
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Tannerella forsythensis prtH Genotype and Association With Periodontal Status by Hamlet, Stephen M., Taiyeb‐Ali, Tara B., Cullinan, Mary P., Westerman, Bill, Palmer, Janet E., Seymour, Gregory J.

“…Background: The prtH gene of Tannerella forsythensis encodes for a cysteine protease possessing virulent properties. Subgingival colonization by T…”
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A preventive dental care programme at the workplace by Westerman, Bill

“…Employees from an industrial group in Brisbane were examined at the workplace and found to have generally low levels of dental disease. At the same time, the…”
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A longitudinal study of interleukin-1 gene polymorphisms and periodontal disease in a general adult population by Cullinan, Mary P., Westerman, Bill, Hamlet, Stephen M., Palmer, Janet E., Faddy, Malcolm J., Lang, Niklaus P., Seymour, Gregory J.

“…Background: Cross‐sectional studies have demonstrated that a specific polymorphism (allele 2 of both IL‐1A +4845 and IL‐1B +3954) in the IL‐1 gene cluster has…”
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