Decision Making for the Periodontal Team

by Suzanne Noble

Three British dental educators present a guide for general dental practitioners on the decision-making process for the periodontal team. Coverage includes the evolution of the periodontal team and the legally permitted duties of dental hygienists and dental therapists; recruitment and retention of team staff; effective team leadership; selecting surgery equipment for the dental hygienist; prevention of periodontal and hard tissue diseases; management of periodontal diseases; orthodontics and occlusion in relation to periodontal health and disease; and the periodontal-restorative interface. Illustrated in b&w and color. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

172 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 2003