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
- Gross anatomy, ultrastructural anatomy, and histology
- Microbiology, etiology, risk factors, histopathology, and pathogenesis
- Examination, disease activity, and diagnostic tools
- Epidemiology, risk assessment, and prognosis
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Biofilm Control & Mechanical Therapy
- Systemic and Local Adjunctive Therapy & Chemotherapeutics
- Occlusal Therapy
- General Surgical Principles
- Gingivectomy & Gingivoplasty
- Surgical Techniques
- Crown-lengthening Surgery
- Furcation Management
- Periodontal Regeneration
- Periodontal Plastic Surgery
- Wound healing
- Periodontal Maintenance Program
- Current Concepts of Other Dental Disciplines
- Principles of Implant Therapy: Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
- Implant Site Development
- Immediate implant placement and provisionalization
- Peri-implant diseases
- Management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis
- Implant Maintenance