Research Paper
In need of a research paper on the topic: HIV/AIDS and its Effect on the Periodontium
Students will obtain relevant information through research of one of selected topics of
importance below, as it relates to the etiology and/or treatment of periodontal disease. From
his/her findings, the student shall compile a research paper.
Selective Topics:
Effects of Smoking on the Periodontium
Periodontal Disease and Low Weight Births
Cardiovascular Disease and its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
HIV/AIDS and its Effect on the Periodontium
Nutrition and its Effect on the Periodontium
Diabetes and its Effect on the Periodontium
Osteoporosis and its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis and its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
Anti-Hypertensive Medications and their Effect on the Periodontium
Pancreatic Cancer and its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
Obesity and its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
Breast Cancer and its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
Alzheimer’s disease and its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
Periodontal Disease and its Association with COVID-19
Instructions:
The student shall research scientific dental journals, articles, and books from the college library
or internet and select at least two articles and at least three other reference sources, including
books.
The typed written paper, submitted to the instructor, will be completed according to APA
specifications and will include:
1. Title Page that contains the student’s name, course (DH 136), and date.
2. Abstract page (a summary of the paper)
3. Any scientific involvement- bacterial pathogens that are involved, how
the condition affects the appearance of tissue, the severity of the disease process
etc.
4. Information about whether the condition is bi-directional.
5. Information concerning the involvement of specific types of
inflammatory mediators or effector molecules must be included in paper.
6. Necessary treatment or additional treatment that is recommended.
7. Proper citations in APA format of material or statements in the paper that
is not your own must be included.
8. Works Sited: article reviewed, author, name of journals, articles, websites,
books and dates of publication. Include all sources on a separate reference page
in the proper format. Must be submitted in APA style.
9. No more than 25% of the research paper should be from direct quotes
and/or works citation in the paper.
10. Double spaced, Font: Time New Roman, Size 12, a minimum of 4
Pages, which does not include the title, abstract, or reference pages.
It is for my class “Periodontics”. I am majoring in dental hygiene
These are additional instructions: Please be sure to follow APA Guidelines for your paper
submission.
This includes separate abstract, title, and reference pages. You must also include in your
research paper citations for information that is not your own. A research paper should have an
introduction, body, an a conclusion. You do not have to include subtitles. That is optional.
Please follow all requirements that are listed for your research paper. Also, be careful with your
spacing between paragraphs. minimum of 4 pages
