Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist

Mike Newman has had a long career in Periodontology, both as a teacher (UCLA for 35 years now professor emeritus) and a clinician (private office for more than 30 years LA and Beverly Hills California). He is past president of American Academy of Periodontology, past Board Member of AAP Foundation, current Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, and founding editor-in-Chief of Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice and Annual Report in Dentistry. He currently works as a HealthCare Consultant for professional organizations and private industry specializing in periodontal treatment and practice-based research. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor Gwendolyn Essex, College of Dental Medicine, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, California. Assistant Professor Lory Laughter, Periodontics, Department of Dental Hygiene, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA Dr. Satheesh Elangovan is a Professor in Periodontics at the University of Iowa since 2011. Prior to that he completed his Doctor of Medical Science at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Satheesh teaches in undergraduate periodontal clinic, undergraduate comprehensive care, and periodontal resident clinics as well as directing the Periodontics Method course and muco-gingival literature review course for the residents. His primary research focus is in biomaterials and tissue engineering, as well as translational and health outcomes research in periodontology and implants.

• 1. The Historical Background of PeriodontologyPART 1: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE2. Evidence-Based Decision Making 3. Critical Thinking: Assessing Scientific EvidencePART 2: BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF PERIODONTOLOGYNormal Periodontium4. Anatomy, Structure, and Function of the Periodontium 5. Aging and the Periodontium Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases6. Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium 7. Fundamentals in the Methods of Periodontal Disease Epidemiology Etiology of Periodontal Diseases8. Periodontal Disease Pathogenesis and Genetics9. Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology and Molecular Biology 10. Resolution of Inflammation 11. Smoking and Periodontal Disease 12. The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Local Predisposing Factors Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health13. Influence of Systemic Conditions 14. Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health Gingival Pathology15. Defense Mechanisms of the Gingiva 16. Gingival Inflammation 17. Clinical Features of Gingivitis 18. Gingival Enlargement 19. Acute Gingival Infections 20. Gingival Disease in Childhood 21. Desquamative Gingivitis Periodontal Pathology22. The Periodontal Pocket and Associated Pathologies23. Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction 24. Masticatory System Disorders that Influence the Periodontium 25. Chronic Periodontitis 26. Aggressive Periodontitis (Periodontitis Grade C) 27. Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis 28. Pathology and Management of Periodontal Problems in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection PART 3: CLINICAL PERIODONTICSDiagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Plan 29. Levels of Clinical Significance30. Periodontal Examination and Diagnosis 31. Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases 32. Clinical Risk Assessment 33. Determination of Prognosis 34. Treatment Planning and the Rationale for Periodontal Treatment35. Electronic Dental Records and Decision Support Systems Management of Patients with Special Needs 36. Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients 37. Periodontal Therapy in the Female Patient 38. Periodontal Treatment for Older Adults 39. Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Emergencies 40. Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease 41. Treatment of Periodontal Abscess Nonsurgical Treatment42. Phase I Periodontal Therapy 43. Plaque Biofilm Control for the Periodontal Patient 44. Breath Malodor 45. Scaling and Root Planing 46. Sonic and Ultrasonic Instrumentation and Irrigation 47. Systemic and Local Chemotherapeutic Therapy for Periodontal Diseases 48. Occlusion and Orthodontic Therapy Surgical Treatment49. Phase II Periodontal Therapy 50. General Principles and Types of Periodontal Surgery Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships51. Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry 52. Restorative Interrelationships Supportive Care and Results of Periodontal Treatment53. Supportive Periodontal Treatment 54. Results of Periodontal Treatment PART 4: ORAL IMPLANTOLOGYBiology, Diagnosis, Biomechanics and Treatment Plan55. Periimplant Anatomy, Biology, and Function 56. Clinical Evaluation and Imaging of the Implant Patient Surgical Procedures and Complications57. Basic Implant Surgical Procedures 58. Implant-Related Complications and Failures Supportive Care and Results of Implant Treatment59. Supportive Implant Treatment 60. Results of Implant Treatment AppendixAtlas of Periodontal Diseases