Part 1 The Periodontium in Health Chapter 1 Periodontium: The Tooth-Supporting Structures Chapter 2 Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium Part 2 Diseases Affecting the Periodontium Chapter 3 Overview of Diseases of the Periodontium Chapter 4 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions Chapter 5 Clinical Features of the Gingiva Chapter 6 Periodontal Health, Gingival Diseases and Conditions Chapter 7 Periodontitis Chapter 8 Other Conditions Affecting the Periodontium Chapter 9 Peri-Implant Health and Diseases Chapter 10 Clinical Decision-Making for Periodontal Care Part 3 Risk Factors for Periodontal Diseases Chapter 11 Shared Decision-Making for Periodontal Care Chapter 12 Etiologic Factors: Risk for Periodontal Disease Chapter 13 Oral Biofilms Chapter 14 Basic Concepts of Immunity and Inflammation Chapter 15 Host Immune Response to Plaque Biofilm Chapter 16 Systemic Risk Factors That Amplify Susceptibility to Periodontal Disease Chapter 17 Local Factors Contributing to Periodontal Disease Chapter 18 Nutrition, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease Chapter 19 Tobacco, Smoking, and Periodontal Disease Part 4 Assessment and Planning for Patients with Periodontal Disease Chapter 20 Clinical Periodontal Assessment Chapter 21 Radiographic Analysis of the Periodontium Chapter 22 Best Practices for Periodontal Care Part 5 Implementation of Therapy for Patients with Periodontal Disease Chapter 23 Iatrosedation: Easing and Managing Pediatric Patient Fears Chapter 24 Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Chapter 25 Patient's Role in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Chapter 26 Supragingival and Subgingival Irrigation Chapter 27 Chemical Agents in Periodontal Care Chapter 28 Host Modulation Therapy Chapter 29 Periodontal Surgical Concepts for the Dental Hygienist Chapter 30 Acute Periodontal Conditions Chapter 31 Periodontal Disease in the Pediatric Population Part 6 Health Maintenance in Treated Periodontal Patients Chapter 32 Encouraging Patient Behavior Change With Motivational Interviewing Chapter 33 Maintenance for the Periodontal Patient Chapter 34 Impact of Periodontitis on Systemic Health Part 7 Other Aspects of the Management of Patients with Periodontal Diseases Chapter 35 Documentation and Insurance Reporting of Periodontal Care Chapter 36 Future Directions for Management of Periodontal Patients Part 8 Comprehensive Patient Cases Chapter 37 Comprehensive Patient Cases Part 9 Online Resources Chapter 38 Patient Cases: Radiographic Analysis.