RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Predicting Tooth Loss in Periodontal Patients JF American Dental Hygienists Association JO J Dent Hyg FD American Dental Hygienists Association SP 51 OP 61 VO 83 IS 2 A1 Karen B. Williams YR 2009 UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/83/2/51.abstract AB 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.