title: Global epidemiology of periodontal diseases: an overview.
authors.forename: Jasim M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Albandar
authors.forename: Thomas E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Rams
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000453:epidemiology; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000453:epidemiology; D014943:Global Health; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000453:epidemiology; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012307:Risk Factors