The perfect "how to" manual for the dental hygiene/dental student or practitioner seeking an instrumental manual which cover both basic and advanced periodontal techniques. The authors have maintained the excellent coverage of basic instruments and skills, while adding state-of-the-art techniques that guarantee the most up-to-date coverage of periodontal instrumentation available. KEY TOPICS: Examination Procedures. Detection Of Calculus. Scaling And Root Planing. Instrumentation Sharpening. Polishing. MARKET: All dental hygiene students and practitioners as well as dental students and practitioners.