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. 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