Description: "Based on Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, this resource provides the most up-to-date, complete, and essential information. The broad range of content covers everything from the biology of the periodontium--how it's structured and the functions it serves, the new classification of periodontal disease, the link between periodontal disease and systemic health, and more. An extensive clinical section contains a complete guide to everything from procedure instrumentation to patient management at the point of care. Full-color photos, illustrations, and radiographs show how to perform periodontal procedures. Case-based practice questions and skill evaluation checklists promote board-exam readiness. The clear instruction and health-focused approach provide support throughout the Dental Hygiene program and beyond."--
Brief description: 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.