title: Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy.
abstract: The purpose of Linking Research to Clinical Practice is to present evidence based information to clinical dental hygienists so that they can make informed decisions regarding patient treatment and recommendations. Each issue will feature a different topic area of importance to clinical dental hygienists with A BOTTOM LINE to translate the research findings into clinical application.
authors.forename: Denise M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Bowen
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003657:Decision Making; D003756:Dental Hygienists; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D057747:Periodontal Debridement / Q000379:methods; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents