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COPYRIGHT 2006 American Dental Hygienists' Association
Clinical Success in Management of Advanced Periodontitis
Detienville R
Quintessence International, 2005
Paris, France
120 pages, illustrated, indexed, soft cover
ISBN 2-9125-5041-6
$78.00
The treatment of periodontal disease is a major focus in the practice of dental hygiene. Approximately 80% of all American adults show evidence of some degree of periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis affects approximately 30% of the population; 10% of the population experience severe chronic periodontitis. Periodontal disease is responsible for 40% of all tooth extractions and is the major cause of tooth loss for individuals over 45 years of age. As such, it is imperative that dental hygiene students and practicing dental hygienists be aware of current classifications for periodontal disease, current evidenced-based treatment methodologies, individual risk factors for periodontal disease, and behavioral models that effect change.
Clinical Success in Management of Advanced Periodontitis by Roger Detienville, DDS, is an English translation of his 2002 French text. In it, he outlines the severity, prevalence, pathogenesis, diagnosis, infection control, and treatment strategies of periodontal disease. In his opening chapter, Detienville clearly lays out his intent: "Currently, there is a strong incentive toward...
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