title: Evidence versus empiricism: rational use of systemic antimicrobial agents for treatment of periodontitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Ellen
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: McCulloch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015373:Bacterial Typing Techniques; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents