Part1 THE PERIODONTIUM IN HEALTH Chapter1 Periodontium: The Tooth-Supporting Structures Chapter2 Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium Part2 DISEASES AFFECTING THE PERIODONTIUM Chapter3 Overview of Diseases of the Periodontium Chapter4 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions Chapter5 Clinical Features of the Gingiva Chapter6 Periodontal Health, Gingival Diseases and Conditions Chapter7 Periodontitis Chapter8 Other Conditions Affecting the Periodontium Chapter9 Peri-Implant Health and Diseases Chapter10 Clinical Decision-Making for Periodontal Care Part3 RISK FACTORS FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASES Chapter11 Shared Decision-Making for Periodontal Care Chapter12 Etiologic Factors: Risk for Periodontal Disease Chapter13 Oral Biofilms Chapter14 Basic Concepts of Immunity and Inflammation Chapter15 Host Immune Response to Plaque Biofilm Chapter16 Systemic Risk Factors That Amplify Susceptibility to Periodontal Disease Chapter17 Local Factors Contributing to Periodontal Disease Chapter18 Nutrition, Inflammation, and Periodontal Disease Chapter19 Tobacco, Smoking, and Periodontal Disease Part4 ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE Chapter20 Clinical Periodontal Assessment Chapter21 Radiographic Analysis of the Periodontium Chapter22 Best Practices for Periodontal Care Part5 IMPLEMENTATION OF THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE Chapter23 Iatrosedation: Easing and Managing Pediatric Patient Fears Chapter24 Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Chapter25 Patient's Role in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Chapter26 Supragingival and Subgingival Irrigation Chapter27 Chemical Agents in Periodontal Care Chapter28 Host Modulation Therapy Chapter29 Periodontal Surgical Concepts for the Dental Hygienist Chapter30 Acute Periodontal Conditions Chapter31 Periodontal Disease in the Pediatric Population Part6 HEALTH MAINTENANCE IN TREATED PERIODONTAL PATIENTS Chapter32 Encouraging Patient Behavior Change With Motivational Interviewing Chapter33 Maintenance for the Periodontal Patient Chapter34 Impact of Periodontitis on Systemic Health Part7 OTHER ASPECTS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASES Chapter35 Documentation and Insurance Reporting of Periodontal Care Chapter36 Future Directions for Management of Periodontal Patients Part8 COMPREHENSIVE PATIENT CASES Chapter37 Comprehensive Patient Cases Part9 ONLINE RESOURCES Chapter38 Patient Cases: Radiographic Analysis.