title: The case for preventive periodontics.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000175:diagnosis; D004032:Diet; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005888:Gingival Pocket / Q000175:diagnosis; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010517:Periodontics; D010519:Periodontium; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014099:Toothbrushing