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The Pathogenicity of Porphyromonas Gingivalis

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This Gram-negative anaerobe plays a significant role in inflammation and disease.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Describe the characteristics of Porphyromonas gingivalis.
  2. Discuss P. gingivalis’ virulence factors.
  3. Identify the roles of the T9SS system and peptidylarginine deiminase.

This course was issued in October 2022 and expires October 2025. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated.

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Isis Marsh, RDH, MS, is an assistant professor and clinic coordinator in the Dental Hygiene Unit at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College in the South Bronx, New York. With more than 25 years of experience in general, pediatric, and periodontal practices, she has taught courses on dental materials, dental radiology, and preclinic/clinic. Marsh can be reached at Imarsh@hostos.cuny.edu.


Anna Matthews, RDH, MS, is a professor and chairperson of the Dental Hygiene Program at New York City College of Technology. She has taught oral anatomy, pharmacology, principles of dental hygiene care-II seminar, and clinical dental hygiene, and has served as one of the clinic coordinators. Her research interests include emerging issues in dentistry and dental hygiene, microbiology of the oral and systemic diseases, novel pharmacotherapeutics and their effects on general and oral health, as well as interdisciplinary education, educational innovations, and technology in the classroom. Matthews is also a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editorial Advisory Board. She can be reached at: amatthews@citytech.cuny.edu.


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