Positions

Selected Publications

Academic Article

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2018 Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases and developmental and acquired conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 3 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and ConditionsJournal of Periodontology.  89:S237-S248. 2018
2018 Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases and developmental and acquired conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 3 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and ConditionsJournal of Clinical Periodontology.  45:S219-S229. 2018
2017 Targeting underlying biologic mechanisms in selecting adjunctive therapies to improve periodontal treatmentin smokers: A commentaryJournal of Periodontology.  88:703-710. 2017
2017 Creation of a zone of immobile connective tissue with acellular dermal matrix allograftsInternational Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  37:570-579. 2017
2016 A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating rh-FGF-2/β-TCP in Periodontal Defects 2016
2015 American Academy of Periodontology Task Force report on the update to the 1999 classification of periodontal diseases and conditionsJournal of Periodontology.  86:835-838. 2015
2015 Clinical assessment of bone quality of human extraction sockets after conversion with growthInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.  30:196-201. 2015
2014 Comparison of two differently processed acellular dermal matrix products for root coverage procedures: A prospective, randomized multicenter studyJournal of Periodontology.  85:1693-1701. 2014
2014 Effect of intensive oral hygiene regimen during pregnancy on periodontal health, cytokine levels, and pregnancy outcomes: A pilot studyJournal of Periodontology.  85:1684-1692. 2014
2014 Decision making in the treatment of patients with malocclusion and chronic periodontitis: Scientific evidence and clinical experienceSeminars in Orthodontics.  20:170-176. 2014
2014 Oral health education and therapy reduces gingivitis during pregnancyJournal of Clinical Periodontology.  41:141-148. 2014
2014 Using growth factors in human extraction sockets: A histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of short-term healingInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.  29:485-496. 2014
2013 Parameters That Influence the Position of the Facial Gingival Margin on Maxillary Anterior TeethSeminars in Orthodontics.  19:37-48. 2013
2013 Design features of the diabetes and periodontal therapy trial (DPTT): A multicenter randomized single-masked clinical trial testing the effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in subjects with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitisContemporary Clinical Trials.  36:515-526. 2013
2012 Efficacy of micronized acellular dermal graft for use in interproximal papillae regenerationInternational Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  32:49-58. 2012
2010 Soft tissue considerations in implant site developmentOral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America.  22:387-405. 2010
2010 Effects of periodontal therapy on rate of preterm delivery: A randomized controlled trialObstetrical and Gynecological Survey.  65:6-7. 2010
2009 Effects of periodontal therapy on rate of preterm delivery: A randomized controlled trialObstetrics and Gynecology.  114:551-559. 2009
2009 Periodontal health of older men the MrOS dental study 2009
2009 A prospective, randomized, controlled comparison of platform-switched and matched-abutment implants in short-span partial denture situationsInternational Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  29:599-605. 2009
2008 Clinical and histologic assessment of lateral alveolar ridge augmentation using a synthetic long-term bioabsorbable membrane and an allograftJournal of Periodontology.  79:1133-1140. 2008
2008 Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma on wound healing in rabbitsJournal of Periodontology.  79:691-696. 2008
2008 Initial clinical efficacy of 3-mm implants immediately placed into function in conditions of limited spacingInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.  23:281-288. 2008
2008 Influence of surface characteristics on survival rates of mini-implantsAngle Orthodontist.  78:107-113. 2008
2007 Longitudinal study of bone density and periodontal disease in men 2007
2007 Osteoporosis and periodontal diseasePeriodontology 2000.  44:29-43. 2007
2003 Osteoporosis and periodontal disease progressionPeriodontology 2000.  32:105-110. 2003
2003 A comparison of hydroxyapatite (HA) -coated threaded, HA-coated cylindric, and titanium threaded endosseous dental implantsInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.  18:406-410. 2003
2003 Periodontal disease and preterm birth: Results of a pilot intervention studyJournal of Periodontology.  74:1214-1218. 2003
2003 Intrapocket anesthesia for scaling and root planing in pain-sensitive patientsJournal of Periodontology.  74:597-602. 2003
2003 Osteoporosis and periodontal bone loss.Clinical calcium.  13:577-581. 2003
2003 Efficacy of controlled-release subgingival chlorhexidine to enhance periodontal regenerationJournal of Periodontology.  74:411-419. 2003
2003 Periodontal host modulation with antiproteinase, anti-inflammatory, and bone-sparing agents. A systematic review.Annals of periodontology / the American Academy of Periodontology.  8:12-37. 2003
2002 Influence of Implant Geometry and Surface Characteristics on Progressive OsseointegrationInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.  17:811-815. 2002
2002 Mandibular Growth Following Implant Restoration: Does Wolff's Law Apply to Residual Ridge Resorption?International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  22:315-321. 2002
2001 Retrospective Radiographic Analysis of Sinus Graft and Implant Placement Procedures from the Academy of Osseointegration Consensus Conference on Sinus GraftsInternational Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  21:517-523. 2001
2001 Intrapocket anesthesia for scaling and root planing: Results of a double-blind multicenter trial using lidocaine prilocaine dental gelJournal of Periodontology.  72:895-900. 2001
2001 Current evidence regarding periodontal disease as a risk factor in preterm birth.Annals of periodontology / the American Academy of Periodontology.  6:183-188. 2001
2001 Periodontal infection and preterm birth: Results of a prospective studyJournal of the American Dental Association.  132:875-880. 2001
2000 Periodontal disease progressionJournal of Periodontology.  71:1583-1590. 2000
2000 Use of a biodegradable chlorhexidine chip in the treatment of adult periodontitis: Clinical and radiographic findingsJournal of Periodontology.  71:256-262. 2000
1999 Diagnostic tests for periodontal disease.Journal (Indiana Dental Association).  78:30-35. 1999
1998 A Prospective Clinical Trial of Endosseous Screw-Shaped Implants Placed at the Time of Tooth Extraction Without AugmentationJournal of Periodontology.  69:920-926. 1998
1997 A comparison of manual and controlled-force attachment-level measurementsJournal of Clinical Periodontology.  24:920-926. 1997
1996 Clinical and Radiographic Digital Imaging Evaluation of a Bioresorbable Membrane in the Treatment of Periodontal Bone DefectsInternational Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.  16:443-453. 1996
1996 Risk factors in dental implant failureJournal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants.  6:103-117. 1996

Teaching Activities

  • CD614 - Periodonal Case Conferences (Fall Term 2011)
  • CD614 - Periodonal Case Conferences (Spring Term 2011)
  • CD615 - Periodontal Lit Review (Spring Term 2010)
  • CD615 - Periodontal Lit Review Sems (Fall Term 2009)
  • CD615 - Periodontal Lit Review Sems (Spring Term 2009)
  • DENT2135 - Periodontology I (Fall Term 2007)
  • DENT2135 - Periodontology I (Fall Term 2008)
  • DENT2234 - Periodontology I (Spring Term 2009)
  • DENT2234 - Periodontology I (Winter Term 2008)
  • DENT2336 - Periodontology II (Spring Term 2008)
  • DENT2336 - Periodontology II (Spring Term 2009)
  • DENT2436 - Remediation Periodontology II (Fall Term 2009)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Fall Term 2007)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Fall Term 2007)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Fall Term 2008)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Fall Term 2009)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Fall Term 2010)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Fall Term 2011)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Fall Term 2014)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Spring Term 2008)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Spring Term 2009)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Spring Term 2010)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Spring Term 2011)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Spring Term 2012)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Spring Term 2014)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Spring Term 2015)
  • PG521 - Clinical Periodontics (Winter Term 2008)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Fall Term 2007)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Fall Term 2008)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Fall Term 2009)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Fall Term 2010)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Spring Term 2008)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Spring Term 2009)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Spring Term 2010)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Spring Term 2012)
  • PG522 - Periodontal Literature Review (Winter Term 2008)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Fall Term 2007)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Fall Term 2008)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Fall Term 2009)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Fall Term 2011)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Fall Term 2014)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Spring Term 2008)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Spring Term 2009)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Spring Term 2010)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Spring Term 2011)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Spring Term 2012)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Spring Term 2014)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Spring Term 2015)
  • PG577 - Periodontal Case Conference (Winter Term 2008)
  • PG578 - Periodontal Mock Board Topics (Spring Term 2008)
  • PG578 - Periodontal Mock Board Topics (Spring Term 2010)
  • PG578 - Periodontal Mock Board Topics (Spring Term 2011)
  • PG578 - Periodontal Mock Board Topics (Spring Term 2012)
  • PG578 - Periodontal Mock Board Topics (Spring Term 2013)
  • PG578 - Periodontal Mock Board Topics (Spring Term 2014)
  • PG753 - Multidisciplinary Seminars I (Spring Term 2021)
  • PG778 - Intro to Surgical Implants (Fall Term 2008)
  • PG778 - Intro to Surgical Implants (Fall Term 2009)
  • PG778 - Intro to Surgical Implants (Fall Term 2010)
  • PG778 - Intro to Surgical Implants (Fall Term 2011)
  • PG778 - Intro to Surgical Implants (Fall Term 2012)
  • PG778 - Intro to Surgical Implants (Fall Term 2014)
  • PG779 - Adv Therapeutics In Perio (Fall Term 2012)
  • PG779 - Adv Therapeutics In Perio (Fall Term 2014)
  • PG779 - Adv Therapeutics In Periodonto (Fall Term 2008)
  • PG779 - Adv Therapeutics In Periodonto (Fall Term 2009)
  • PG779 - Adv Therapeutics In Periodonto (Fall Term 2010)
  • PG779 - Adv Therapeutics In Periodonto (Fall Term 2011)
  • Education And Training

  • Medical Certificate in Periodontics / Periodontology, University of Alabama at Birmingham 1995
  • Master of Science in Dental Clinical Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham 1995
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery in Dentistry, VU University Amsterdam 1992
  • Full Name

  • Nicolaas Geurs