Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist

Here's a brand new resource that prepares readers to integrate periodontal therapy into dental hygiene practice. The authors - educators and practitioners in both dental hygiene and periodontology - define the scientific basis of periodontal education for eaders, and place it in the context of contemporary clinical practice. Up-to-the minute material is logically organized and presented in a concise yet comprehensive manner to ensure easy access to essential information. Sought-after coverage includes: the history of periodontology and the role of the dental hygienist, the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases, the rationale for therapy, critical analysis of patient assessment, current theories of treatment, and specific rationales for techniques. Readers are prepared to realize and respond to the evolving role of the dental hygienist as co-therapist and essential member of the periodontal treatment team.