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Letter to the editor: RE: Comparison of periodontal parameters and self‐perceived oral symptoms among cigarette smokers, individuals vaping electronic cigarettes and never‐smokers: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Holliday Richard,
Ryan Vicky,
McColl Elaine,
Preshaw Philip M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1002/jper.17-0591
Subject(s) - newcastle upon tyne , newcastle disease , medicine , art , art history , virology , virus
We read with interest the pilot study by Javed et al (1) comparing periodontal parameters in cigarette smokers, electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users and never-smokers. The role of novel nicotine devices (such as e-cigarettes) in smoking cessation and any potential oral health effects are very important topics that require further research. However, the purpose of this letter is to raise methodological and statistical concerns with this study, particularly the inappropriate use of its description as a 'pilot study'. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.