Periodontal Literature Reference List

The American Academy of Periodontology’s Postdoctoral Program Directors Committee has developed a comprehensive list of relevant literature to serve as a resource for periodontal residents and educators. This Periodontal Literature Reference List serves as a foundation from which programs or individuals can select articles tailored to their specific needs. It’s important to note that this reference list is not exhaustive, and additional literature may also be beneficial.

Topics were selected and organized based on the blueprint of the American Academy of Periodontology’s In-Service Examination and the American Board of Periodontology’s Qualifying Examination, while aligning with the standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Special thanks to Philip Kang for leading this effort, with help from the as well as those who served on the workgroup that selected and organized the topics.

Periodontal Literature Reference List Sections

  1. Gross anatomy, ultrastructural anatomy, and histology
  2. Microbiology, etiology, risk factors, histopathology, and pathogenesis
  3. Examination, disease activity, and diagnostic tools
  4. Epidemiology, risk assessment, and prognosis
  5. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  6. Biofilm Control & Mechanical Therapy
  7. Systemic and Local Adjunctive Therapy & Chemotherapeutics
  8. Occlusal Therapy
  9. General Surgical Principles
  10. Gingivectomy & Gingivoplasty
  11. Surgical Techniques
  12. Crown-lengthening Surgery
  13. Furcation Management
  14. Periodontal Regeneration
  15. Periodontal Plastic Surgery
  16. Wound healing
  17. Periodontal Maintenance Program
  18. Current Concepts of Other Dental Disciplines
  19. Principles of Implant Therapy: Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
  20. Implant Site Development
  21. Immediate implant placement and provisionalization
  22. Peri-implant diseases
  23. Management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis
  24. Implant Maintenance