Frank Abbas

2.7k total citations · 2 hit papers
29 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

Frank Abbas is a scholar working on Periodontics, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Frank Abbas has authored 29 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 26 papers in Periodontics, 6 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and 6 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Frank Abbas's work include Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (25 papers), Oral Health Pathology and Treatment (8 papers) and Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions (5 papers). Frank Abbas is often cited by papers focused on Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (25 papers), Oral Health Pathology and Treatment (8 papers) and Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions (5 papers). Frank Abbas collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, Indonesia and Switzerland. Frank Abbas's co-authors include Arjan Vissink, Willem Nesse, Pieter U. Dijkstra, Hermie J. M. Harmsen, Vincent Zijnge, John E. Degener, Fred K. L. Spijkervet, Thomas Thurnheer, M. B. M. van Leeuwen and Rudolf Gmür and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Journal of Clinical Microbiology and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

In The Last Decade

Frank Abbas

28 papers receiving 2.0k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Oral Biofilm Architecture on Natural Teeth

2010 510 citations Vincent Zijnge, John E. Degener et al. PLoS ONE profile →
Periodontal inflamed surface area: quantifying inflammatory burden

2008 384 citations Willem Nesse, Frank Abbas et al. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Frank Abbas Netherlands	19	1.5k	404	357	302	269	29	2.1k
Ricardo Guimarães Fischer Brazil	29	1.4k 0.9×	397 1.0×	397 1.1×	239 0.8×	231 0.9×	94	2.2k
David Polak Israel	20	1.2k 0.8×	313 0.8×	276 0.8×	317 1.0×	192 0.7×	60	1.8k
Flavia Teles United States	24	1.4k 0.9×	361 0.9×	496 1.4×	317 1.0×	306 1.1×	55	1.9k
Roger M. Arce United States	25	1.0k 0.7×	426 1.1×	250 0.7×	302 1.0×	143 0.5×	53	1.7k
Per‐Östen Söder Sweden	26	1.2k 0.8×	421 1.0×	462 1.3×	307 1.0×	206 0.8×	83	1.9k
Gloria Inés Lafaurie Colombia	21	907 0.6×	343 0.8×	339 0.9×	148 0.5×	145 0.5×	78	1.4k
Barbara Noack Germany	19	1.4k 0.9×	510 1.3×	214 0.6×	259 0.9×	176 0.7×	39	1.8k
Gunilla Bratthall Sweden	18	1.3k 0.8×	405 1.0×	474 1.3×	301 1.0×	182 0.7×	28	1.8k
Yoji Murayama Japan	29	1.9k 1.2×	491 1.2×	254 0.7×	549 1.8×	484 1.8×	85	3.0k
Kristin M. Kolltveit Norway	13	1.1k 0.7×	389 1.0×	524 1.5×	502 1.7×	185 0.7×	18	2.1k

Countries citing papers authored by Frank Abbas

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Fields of papers citing papers by Frank Abbas

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Frank Abbas

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Frank Abbas. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Frank Abbas based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Frank Abbas. Frank Abbas is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Abbas, Frank, A.J. van Winkelhoff, Geerten‐Has E. Tjakkes, et al.. (2024). Identifying Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes in the Dental Setting in an Asian Population—A Clinical Risk Model. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 52(3). 324–338.

Faas, Marijke M., Daphne Dekker, Hermie J. M. Harmsen, et al.. (2014). Porphyromonas Gingivalis and E-coli Induce Different Cytokine Production Patterns in Pregnant Women. PLoS ONE. 9(1). e86355–e86355. 11 indexed citations

Renkema, Anne Marie, et al.. (2013). Gingival labial recessions in orthodontically treated and untreated individuals: a case – control study. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 40(6). 631–637. 101 indexed citations

Dekker, Daphne, Maria G. van Pampus, Hermie J. M. Harmsen, et al.. (2012). Cytokine production induced by non-encapsulated and encapsulated Porphyromonas gingivalis strains. Archives of Oral Biology. 57(11). 1558–1566. 6 indexed citations

Nesse, Willem, Johanna Westra, Jacqueline E. van der Wal, et al.. (2012). The periodontium of periodontitis patients contains citrullinated proteins which may play a role in ACPA (anti‐citrullinated protein antibody) formation. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 39(7). 599–607. 113 indexed citations

Susanto, Hendri, et al.. (2011). Periodontal inflamed surface area and C-reactive protein as predictors of HbA1c: a study in Indonesia. Clinical Oral Investigations. 16(4). 1237–1242. 39 indexed citations

Busscher, Henk J., et al.. (2011). Plaque-left-behind after brushing: intra-oral reservoir for antibacterial toothpaste ingredients. Clinical Oral Investigations. 16(5). 1435–1442. 18 indexed citations

Doormaal, Jasper J. van, et al.. (2010). Review Article: Periodontal disease and pre‐eclampsia: a systematic review. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 37(12). 1075–1087. 55 indexed citations

Busscher, Henk J., et al.. (2010). Efficacy of natural antimicrobials in toothpaste formulations against oral biofilms in vitro. Journal of Dentistry. 39(3). 218–224. 66 indexed citations

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Abbas, Frank, et al.. (2010). In Vitro Oral Biofilm Formation on Triclosan-Coated Sutures in the Absence and Presence of Additional Antiplaque Treatment. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 69(4). 980–985. 16 indexed citations

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Zijnge, Vincent, et al.. (2010). The recolonization hypothesis in a full‐mouth or multiple‐session treatment protocol: a blinded, randomized clinical trial. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 37(6). 518–525. 31 indexed citations

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Nesse, Willem, et al.. (2010). Increased Prevalence of Cardiovascular and Autoimmune Diseases in Periodontitis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study. Journal of Periodontology. 81(11). 1622–1628. 49 indexed citations

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Busscher, Henk J., et al.. (2009). Oral biofilm models for mechanical plaque removal. Clinical Oral Investigations. 14(4). 403–409. 24 indexed citations

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Nesse, Willem, Frank Abbas, Fred K. L. Spijkervet, et al.. (2009). Dose–response relationship between periodontal inflamed surface area and HbA1c in type 2 Diabetics. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 36(4). 295–300. 90 indexed citations

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Nesse, Willem, et al.. (2008). Periodontal inflamed surface area: quantifying inflammatory burden. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 35(8). 668–673. 384 indexed citations breakdown →

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Doormaal, Jasper J. van, Maria G. van Pampus, Cees P. van der Schans, et al.. (2006). Women with a recent history of early‐onset pre‐eclampsia have a worse periodontal condition. Journal Of Clinical Periodontology. 34(3). 202–207. 48 indexed citations

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Pampus, Maria G. van, et al.. (2005). Periodontal disease in recently preeclamptic women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 193(6). S69–S69. 1 indexed citations

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Timmerman, MF, et al.. (2000). Longitudinal data and risk assessment of untreated periodontitis. Journal of Dental Research. 79. 6 indexed citations

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Steenbergen, T. J. M. van, et al.. (1993). Microbiological and Clinical Monitoring of Non‐Localized Juvenile Periodontitis in Young Adults: A Report of 11 Cases. Journal of Periodontology. 64(1). 40–47. 15 indexed citations

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Steenbergen, T. J. M. van, et al.. (1986). Comparison of two selective media for Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 24(4). 636–638. 42 indexed citations

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