S. Nwhator

Most-cited papers

1. Analysis of matrix metalloproteinases, especially MMP-8, in gingival creviclular fluid, mouthrinse and saliva for monitoring periodontal diseases.

   T. Sorsa, U. Gürsoy, S. Nwhator, Marcela Hernández +7 more

   2016Periodontology 2000297 citations

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2. Active MMP-8 (aMMP-8) as a Grading and Staging Biomarker in the Periodontitis Classification

   T. Sorsa, Saeed Alassiri, Andreas Grigoriadis, I. Räisänen +4 more

   2020Diagnostics158 citations Open access

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3. Pilot Study on Oral Health Status as Assessed by an Active Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Chairside Mouthrinse Test in Adolescents.

   A. Heikkinen, S. Nwhator, Nilminie Rathnayake, P. Mäntylä +2 more

   2016The Journal of Periodontology96 citations

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4. Clinical correlates of a lateral-flow immunoassay oral risk indicator.

   S. Nwhator, P. Ayanbadejo, K. Umeizudike, Oi Opeodu +6 more

   2014The Journal of Periodontology70 citations

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5. Assessment of dental waste management in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

   M. Adedigba, S. Nwhator, A. Afon, A. Abegunde +1 more

   2010Waste Management Research55 citations

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6. aMMP-8 Point-of-Care/Chairside Oral Fluid Technology as a Rapid, Non-Invasive Tool for Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis Screening in a Medical Care Setting

   H. Lähteenmäki, K. Umeizudike, A. Heikkinen, I. Räisänen +5 more

   2020Diagnostics53 citations Open access

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7. Active matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) point-of-care test (POCT) in the COVID-19 pandemic

   T. Sorsa, V. Sahni, N. Buduneli, Shipra Gupta +10 more

   2021Espert Review of Proteomics43 citations Open access

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8. Ability of matrix metalloproteinase‐8 biosensor, IFMA, and ELISA immunoassays to differentiate between periodontal health, gingivitis, and periodontitis

   K. Umeizudike, H. Lähteenmäki, I. Räisänen, John J. Taylor +6 more

   2022Journal of Periodontal Research35 citations Open access

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9. aMMP-8 Oral Fluid PoC Test in Relation to Oral and Systemic Diseases

   T. Sorsa, S. Nwhator, D. Sakellari, Andreas Grigoriadis +10 more

   2022Frontiers in Oral Health31 citations Open access

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10. Oral fluid matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8 as a diagnostic tool in chronic periodontitis

    Patricia Hernández-Ríos, Marcela Hernández, M. Garrido, T. Tervahartiala +7 more

    201629 citations Open access

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11. Periodontal disease and targeted prevention using aMMP-8 point-of-care oral fluid analytics in the COVID-19 era

    I. Räisänen, K. Umeizudike, P. Pärnänen, P. Heikkilä +5 more

    2020Medical Hypotheses28 citations Open access

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12. Could Periodontitis Affect Time to Conception?

    S. Nwhator, Oi Opeodu, P. Ayanbadejo, K. Umeizudike +5 more

    2014Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research28 citations Open access

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13. Another reason for impeccable oral hygiene: oral hygiene-sperm count link.

    S. Nwhator, K. Umeizudike, P. Ayanbadejo, O. Opeodu +2 more

    2014Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice24 citations Open access

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14. Nigeria's costly complacency and the global tobacco epidemic

    S. Nwhator

    2012Journal of Public Health Policy24 citations

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15. Active matrix metalloproteinase‐8: A potential biomarker of oral systemic link

    K. Umeizudike, I. Räisänen, Shipra Gupta, S. Nwhator +3 more

    2021Clinical and Experimental Dental Research23 citations Open access

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16. Smokers' melanosis in a Nigerian population: a preliminary study.

    S. Nwhator, Kofo Winfunke-Savage, P. Ayanbadejo, S. Jeboda

    2007Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice23 citations

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17. On the diagnostic discrimination ability of mouthrinse and salivary aMMP-8 point-of-care testing regarding periodontal health and disease.

    I. Räisänen, A. Heikkinen, S. Nwhator, K. Umeizudike +2 more

    2019Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease22 citations

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18. Emerging trends in dental specialty choice in Nigeria.

    S. Nwhator, O. Olatosi, M. Ashiwaju, G. Isiekwe

    2013International Dental Journal12 citations Open access

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19. Oral Hygiene Status and Periodontal Treatment Needs of Nigerian Male Smokers

    S. Nwhator, P. Ayanbadejo, K. Savage, S. Jeboda

    201012 citations

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20. Active Matrix Metalloproteinase-8: Contributor to Periodontitis and a Missing Link Between Genetics, Dentistry, and Medicine

    T. Sorsa, A. Heikkinen, J. Leppilahti, T. Tervahartiala +5 more

    201811 citations

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21. Association between periodontal inflamed surface area and systemic inflammatory biomarkers among pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients

    O. Onabanjo, S. Nwhator, F. Arogundade

    2023Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal9 citations Open access

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22. an evaluation of the possible relationship between chronic periodontitis and hypertension.

    M. Arowojolu, O. Oladapo, Oi Opeodu, S. Nwhator

    2016Journal of the West African College of Surgeons8 citations

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23. Awareness of link between smoking and periodontal disease in Nigeria: a comparative study

    S. Nwhator, P. Ayanbadejo, Akhiobare, A. Oginni +2 more

    20108 citations Open access

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24. Nigeria′s street children, epitome of oral health disparity and inequality

    E. Idowu, S. Nwhator, A. Afolabi

    2020The Pan African Medical Journal7 citations Open access

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25. Effects of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Glycemic Control in Prediabetes and Diabetes Patients with Stage II–IV Periodontitis as Monitored by Active-Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Levels

    K. Umeizudike, S. Nwhator, O. I. Olaoye, A. Ogundana +5 more

    2025Biomedicines6 citations Open access

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26. Regulation of matrix metalloproteinases-8, -9 and endogenous tissue inhibitor-1 in oral biofluids during pregnancy and postpartum.

    V. Öztürk, Pınar Meriç, T. Sorsa, T. Tervahartiala +3 more

    2021Archives of Oral Biology6 citations

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27. Oral health knowledge and practice of 12 to 14-year-old Almajaris in Nigeria: A problem of definition and a call to action

    E. Idowu, A. Afolabi, S. Nwhator

    2016Journal of Public Health Policy6 citations

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28. Comparative periodontal status of human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients and controls in a dedicated human immunodeficiency virus clinic in Nigeria

    K. Umeizudike, P. Ayanbadejo, K. Savage, S. Nwhator +2 more

    2016Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice6 citations Open access

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29. Bad-breath: Perceptions and misconceptions of Nigerian adults.

    S. Nwhator, G. Isiekwe, M. Soroye, M. Agbaje

    2015Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice6 citations Open access

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30. Periodontitis & sub-fertility; opinions and practices of Nigerian specialists.

    S. Nwhator, K. Umeizudike, T. Samuel, M. Soroye +1 more

    2013West African Journal of Medicine5 citations

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31. Association between aMMP-8 Chairside Test for Chronic Periodontitis and Selected Reproductive Health Parameters

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    20184 citations

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32. Black Women's Predisposition to Preterm Birth; Could We Be Near The Answer?

    S. Nwhator

    20144 citations Open access

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33. Prevalence and Determinants of Chronic periodontitis in HIV positive patients in Nigeria

    K. Umeizudike, P. Ayanbadejo, K. Savage, A. Akanmu +2 more

    20144 citations Open access

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34. SELF-ASSESSED DENTAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE OF NIGERIAN DOCTORS.

    S. Nwhator, CO Olojede, O. Ijarogbe, M. Agbaje

    2013East African Medical Journal4 citations

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35. Influences on smoking behaviour of adolescents and young adults in a Nigerian university

    O. O. Ojo, A. O. Lawani, M. Adedigba, S. Nwhator

    20094 citations Open access

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36. Letter to the Editor: “MMP-8-Responsive Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel for Intraoral Drug Delivery”

    S. Nwhator, K. Umeizudike, T. Sorsa

    2019Journal of dentistry research3 citations

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37. Oral health practices and oral hygiene status of undergraduate students at Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    E. O. Oyetola, IE Okunola, Micheal Adedigba, S. Nwhator +3 more

    20163 citations

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38. Periodontitis and Sub-Fertility: Opinions and Practices of Nigerian Specialists Parodontite & Fertilité Réduite: Avis & Pratiques des Spécialistes nigérians

    S. Nwhator, K. Umeizudike

    20133 citations

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39. Do smokers benefit from dental hygiene oral prophylaxis? A Nigerian pilot study.

    S. Nwhator, O. Olagundoye

    2009Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit3 citations Open access

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40. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Parents of Children With Congenital Heart Disease

    G. Agbelusi, C. Okoromah, S. Nwhator

    20083 citations

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41. Oral health status and treatment needs of children with congenital cardiac disease in Lagos, Nigeria

    G. Agbelusi, S. Nwhator, C. Okoromah

    2008Tanzania Dental Journal3 citations Open access

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42. Oral hygiene practices and utilization of dental services among prison inmates in Bauchi, North East Nigeria.

    E. Idowu, S. Nwhator, A. Afolabi

    20192 citations

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43. Nigerian dentists’ knowledge of aggressive periodontitis

    S. Nwhator, O. Ijarogbe, O. Agbaje, C. O. Olojede +1 more

    2014Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology2 citations Open access

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44. Gingival Recession in a Child-Patient; Easily Missed Etiologies: Case Report with Video

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    2014Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research2 citations Open access

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45. Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on the Serum and Salivary Levels of Selenium, Zinc, Copper and Iron in Patients with Periodontitis at a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria.

    B. A. Ogunleye, S. Nwhator, Tewogbade Adeoye Adedeji, O. Onabanjo +2 more

    2025Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal1 citations Open access

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46. Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Renal Function Among Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

    O. Onabanjo, S. Nwhator, F. Arogundade

    2023Clinical Medicine And Health Research Journal1 citations Open access

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47. Smoker's melanosis or early melanoma- misdiagnosis trap?

    S. Nwhator

    2020Nigerian Dental Journal1 citations Open access

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48. Topic: aMMP-8 Oral Fluid PoC Test

    S. Nwhator, A. Heikkinen, T. Tervahartiala, Dirk-Rolf Gieselmann +2 more

    20181 citations

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49. Aggressive periodontitis in a Nigerian teaching hospital.

    S. Nwhator, I. Uhunmwangho, B. Chukwuma, O. Ikponmwosa

    2014Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice1 citations Open access

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50. Proposing a novel protocol for halitosis assessment.

    S. Nwhator, I. Uhunmwangho

    2013Odonto-stomatologie tropicale = Tropical dental journal1 citations

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