title: The periodontist's role in obtaining clearance prior to patients undergoing a kidney transplant.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA. eperiodr@aol.com
authors.forename: Stuart L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Segelnick
authors.forename: Mea A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Weinberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000209:etiology; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care; D003657:Decision Making; D003729:Dental Care; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D018836:Inflammation Mediators / Q000097:blood; D015850:Interleukin-6 / Q000097:blood; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D010517:Periodontics; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D018836:Inflammation Mediators; D015850:Interleukin-6; D002097:C-Reactive Protein