Non-Surgical Periodontology: From Biology and Pathogenesis to Evidence-Based Clinical Management

– Periodontal tissues: definition, functions, anatomy, and histology
– Classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions
– Healthy periodontal tissues: the gingiva
– Periodontal disease: clinical scenarios of different stages
– Experimental gingivitis: classic research results
– Etiology of periodontal diseases: dental biofilms
– Microbial species in dental plaque and bacterial interactions
– The dysbiotic ecological environment
– Pathogenesis of gingival inflammation
– Histological transition from gingivitis to periodontitis
– Irreversibility of periodontal diseases
– Inflammation at the cellular level: blood and immune cells, chemical mediators, and receptors
– Antibiotics in the treatment of periodontitis
– Smoking as a risk factor for periodontitis
– The link between periodontal disease and systemic conditions (diabetes and cardiovascular disease)
– The EFP clinical practice guidelines
– Step-by-step periodontal disease treatment protocols
– Iatrogenic periodontal disease: overhanging restorations
– Probiotics in the treatment of periodontitis
– Immunomodulators in the treatment of periodontitis
– Oral hygiene and patient education
– AI in oral health management: dental plaque and gingival inflammation assessment
– Strategies and tips for improving periodontal patient compliance
– Online portal for periodontists
– A comprehensive guide to using online perio-tool.