Periodontal Manifestations of Local and Systemic Diseases

George Laskaris DDS, MD, MSc, PhD. Oral Medicine specialist (Univ. Bristol & Univ. London). Ass. Prof of Oral Medicine, Medical School of Athens Univ., visiting Prof. Univ of London. He founded and directed the Oral Medicine Clinic (1971-2008) at the Univ. Clinic of "A. Syggros" hospital. He has over 600 publications at Greek and International scientific journals and has presented over 1.000. He is the author of 10 books in Greek and 6 in English, which have been translated in 12 more languages. His book "Color atlas of Oral Diseases" has been awarded by the British Medical Association as the best medical book and now it runs its 4th edition. His books are listed as books of reference to many important Universities around the world. He has over 3000 citations.
Dimitris N. Tatakis, DDS, PhD, a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (ABP), is Professor and Director of the Advanced Education Program, Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, and serves as Director for Global Initiatives at the College. Dr. Tatakis completed his dental education at the University of Athens, Greece. He then attended the University at Buffalo and graduated with a certificate in Periodontics and a PhD degree in Oral Biology. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed scholarly articles published in biomedical, periodontal, and dental journals, and several book chapters. His active research interests include wound healing and periodontal surgical outcomes. His clinical research has received honors such as the R. Earl Robinson Periodontal Regeneration Award and the E. Bud Tarrson Research Award in Oral Plastic Surgery. Dr. Tatakis serves as Examiner for the ABP and serves or has served on the Editorial Board of several publications, including the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and the Journal of Periodontology. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Periodontal Educator Award, and lectures nationally and internationally.

Eleana Stoufi DDS, MSc, PhD graduate from University of Athens. She holds a MSc. degree , and her specialty diploma in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology from Harvard University, School of  Dentistry, where now has the position of a  Visiting Lecturer. She is a scientific Associate of the program HRH, USA. Has over 100 presentations and publications in Greece and internationally and she is the co-author (with Dr. G. Laskaris) of the book "Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases"  (2019), in Greek. She is the Vice President of the GAOM (Greek Association of Oral Medicine).

Professor Crispian Scully, Emeritus Professor of Oral Medicine of UCL and past Dean and Director of Dental Research and Studies of UCL Eastman Dental Institute. He was a graduate of the Royal London Dental School (gaining honours in BDS and a 1st class BSc in biochemistry) and honours in MB BS when studying in Guy's Hospital London. Following completion of PhD studies as an MRC Research Fellow at Guy's, Crispian Scully was appointed lecturer and later senior lecturer in the University of Glasgow Dental School. In 1982, Crispian Scully was appointed Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Bristol Dental School. Following his appointment as Dean in 1993, he was appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2000 New Year Honours. Crispian Scully worked on over 1000 publications including research and clinical papers, 150 chapters, 34 authored and 11 edited books.

Normal Periodontium: Normal Periodontium.- Local Diseases and Conditions Affecting Periodontal Tissues: Periodontal and Gingival Health.- Gingivitis.- Periodontitis.- Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases.- Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.- Other Local Non - Dental Biofilm Induced Conditions Affecting Periodontal Tissues: Periodontal Abscesses.- Mucogingival Deformities and Conditions round Teeth.- Endodontic and Periodontal Lesions.- Traumatic Occlusal Forces and Occlusal Trauma.- Tooth and Prostheses Related Factors.- Developmental Disorders.- Heavy Metal and Foreign Bodies Depositions.- Mechanical Gingival Lesions.- Chemical and Thermal Gingival Lesions.- Drug Influenced Gingival Lesions.- Radiation and Chemotherapy-Induced Gingival Lesions.- Allergic and Inflammatory Reactions.- Pigmentary Disorders.- Bacterial Gingival Infections.- Viral  Gingival Infections.- Fungal Gingival Infections.- Aphthous Ulcers.- Periodontitis as a Risk Factor for Systemic Diseases.- Gingivitis and Periodontitis as a Source of Malodor.- Systemic Diseases Affecting Periodontal Tissues: Genetic Diseases.- Bacterial Infections.- Viral Infections.- HIV Infection and AIDS.- Systemic Mycoses.- Protozoa Infections and Infestations.- Hematologic Diseases  Non Neoplastic.- Mucocutaneous  Diseases.- Paraneoplastic Mucocutaneous Diseases.- Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases.- Orofacial Granulomatosis.- Metabolic Diseases.- Endocrine Diseases.- Vitamin Deficiencies.- Potentially Malignant Disorders Affecting Periodontal Tissues: Leukoplakia.- Tumors Affecting Periodontal Tissues: Benign Tumors.- Malignant Tumors.- Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissue Malignancies.- Other Lesions, Tumors and Cysts Affecting Periodontal Tissues: Reactive Lesions.- Fibro Osseous Lesions.- Peripheral Odontogenic Tumors.- Soft Tissue Cysts.- Appendix. Classification of Gingival Lesions by Color and Morphology.

"This is an extremely comprehensive and useful book that provides authoritative, concise and reader-friendly information on the myriad of oral medicine conditions that can manifest in the periodontal tissues. As such, it is an invaluable reference source for clinicians and students working within the specialties of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, as well as those working in the full range of dental service provision." (Philip M. Preshaw, Evidence-Based Dentistry, April 30, 2024)