Guide to periodontal treatment solutions for general dentistry 2020: - Authors: Tobias K. Boehm, Sam Chui. Book outlines: - Guide to Periodontal Treatment Solutions for General Dentistry by Tobias Boehm and Sam Chui is a concise textbook on periodontics geared towards dental students, residents, and early-career general dentists. - Each chapter includes cases and evidence-based practice exercises that illustrate key concepts and enable application of these concepts through independent study or non-lecture-based teaching methods. - The book is arranged in a logical sequence mirroring the manner in which patients present with periodontal disease, from the initial exam to state-of-the-art treatments. - The opening chapters cover gingivitis and disease basics, data collection, epidemiology, classification systems, and diagnosis. - Subsequent chapters encompass a wide array of nonsurgical and surgical approaches for treating issues such as gum pockets, furcation, gingival recession, mucogingival defects, and tooth mobility, as well as when to refer patients. - The latest methods for controlling gingival inflammation are discussed, including scaling and root planing, systemic and local antimicrobial therapy, antiseptics, lasers, and photodynamic therapy. Key features: - Case studies, review questions, and explanations, coupled with diagrams and illustrations, enhance understanding and knowledge retention. - Nine chapters feature key points of periodontal treatment, with detailed step-by-step instructions on how to approach clinical problems. - Prognostic tools and risk assessments for predicting tooth longevity with discussion of various tooth replacement options. - This is an essential resource that guides dental students, residents, and early career stage dentists through the fundamental aspects of periodontal treatment. - The book also provides an excellent classroom tool for dental school instructors.