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 Periodontology

PART 1: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
2. Evidence-Based Decision Making
3. Critical Thinking: Assessing Scientific Evidence

PART 2: BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF PERIODONTOLOGY
Normal Periodontium
4. Anatomy, Structure, and Function of the Periodontium
5. Aging and the Periodontium

Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases
6. Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium
7. Fundamentals in the Methods of Periodontal Disease Epidemiology

Etiology of Periodontal Diseases
8. Periodontal Disease Pathogenesis and Genetics
9. 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 Health
13. Influence of Systemic Conditions
14. Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health

Gingival Pathology
15. 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 Pathology
22. The Periodontal Pocket and Associated Pathologies
23. 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 PERIODONTICS
Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Plan
29. Levels of Clinical Significance
30. 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 Treatment
35. 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 Treatment
42. 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 Treatment
49. Phase II Periodontal Therapy
50. General Principles and Types of Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships
51. Preparation of the Periodontium for Restorative Dentistry
52. Restorative Interrelationships

Supportive Care and Results of Periodontal Treatment
53. Supportive Periodontal Treatment
54. Results of Periodontal Treatment

PART 4: ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
Biology, Diagnosis, Biomechanics and Treatment Plan
55. Periimplant Anatomy, Biology, and Function
56. Clinical Evaluation and Imaging of the Implant Patient

Surgical Procedures and Complications
57. Basic Implant Surgical Procedures
58. Implant-Related Complications and Failures

Supportive Care and Results of Implant Treatment
59. Supportive Implant Treatment
60. Results of Implant Treatment

Appendix
Atlas of Periodontal Diseases