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Intro to Periodontics & Preventive Dentistry

Learn the healthy periodontium, how plaque drives gingivitis and periodontitis, the 2017 staging and grading system, the periodontal exam, and the preventive toolkit of oral hygiene, fluoride, sealants and caries risk assessment.

9 chapters · 32 videos

Community picks, not instructor-reviewed yet. These videos come from dental schools, faculty and dental educators. Always follow your own school's technique and instructors. Spot a better video or an error? Tell us.

1 Anatomy of the Periodontium

2 Plaque Biofilm and Calculus

3 Gingivitis vs Periodontitis

4 2017 AAP/EFP Classification: Staging and Grading

5 Periodontal Exam and Probing

6 Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease

7 Oral Hygiene Instruction: Brushing, Flossing and Interdental Aids

8 Fluoride and Caries Prevention

9 Sealants and Caries Risk Assessment (CAMBRA)

Credits & references

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  1. American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). “Anatomy of the Periodontium.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=OWWW8zxUoYk
  2. Dental Hygiene Made Easy. “What is the periodontium? Part 1.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=SBt55KMGu_Y
  3. Dental Hygiene Made Easy. “What is the periodontium? Part 2 (Gingiva, gingival margin, free gingiva, attached gingiva, etc.).” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=8NazsJ-OIfI
  4. DentoMedia. “Principal Fibers of Periodontal Ligament [Dental Histology].” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=3f-kM-Pm0xg
  5. Mental Dental. “Periodontics | Plaque | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=DqzfJTCAc4g
  6. Hack Dentistry. “Dental Plaque: Structure and Formation.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=xrmTu6LeQd8
  7. Dr. Harmandeep Kaur Shergill. “Difference between Supragingival Calculus and Subgingival Calculus.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Tw19tyajcvc
  8. Osmosis from Elsevier. “Gingivitis and periodontitis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=B35jRf4EKPA
  9. Mental Dental. “Periodontics | Pathogenesis | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Q7o9D2xxWVk
  10. Dr- Hala Hazzaa. “Transition from gingivitis to periodontitis: pathogenesis of periodontal disease.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=nY8jMsaWV0U
  11. Mental Dental. “Periodontics | New Classification System | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Yeq6LO3q4Vo
  12. American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). “AAP Periodontal Disease Classification Animation – Sponsored by J&J.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=RUz1LJpTpeI
  13. periobasics. “Classification of Periodontal diseases Part III (2017 classification system).” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=ip2wApz8eL4
  14. DENTABEST. “Staging & Grading of Periodontitis Explained | Complete Guide for Dental Professionals.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=pHYyWNNL1EE
  15. Mental Dental. “Periodontics | Diagnosis & Periodontal Exam | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Pm8s9aqs7Ug
  16. Martha Mccomas. “perio probe demonstration.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=RHEa_6M6mn4
  17. Martha Macaluso. “How to use the Periodontal Probe: An Instructional Video On Dental Hygiene Instrumentation.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=MC5ts-tXJJI
  18. Medi study go. “Periodontal Screening & Recording (PSR) | WH Probe, Scoring & Importance | Public Health Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=OoF6JGhLI18
  19. Osmosis from Elsevier. “Risk Factors for Periodontitis.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Rv4-5oCjE08
  20. Mental Dental. “Periodontics | Local Factors | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=2RkiPyrUxw8
  21. National Center For Primary Care. “Diabetes and Periodontal Disease: An Overview for the Practitioner.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=ZBrTlMJh8ls
  22. Mental Dental. “How to Brush Your Teeth with Dr. Ryan - Modified Bass Technique.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=R7Y4E32n-mc
  23. American Dental Association (ADA). “How to Floss Your Teeth.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=HhdoPXNKNm4
  24. UHI School of Oral Health Science (UHI School of Oral Health Science (University of the Highlands and Islands)). “Using Interdental-cleaning aids.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=XYzgfTPmE94
  25. American Dental Association (ADA). “Inter-Dental Cleaners.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Tgd5vuWeXl8
  26. Mental Dental. “Patient Management | Prevention of Oral Diseases | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=jsYDNY7gtB0
  27. Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences (Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences). “Fluorides in Dentistry Mechanism of action in caries prevention Part I.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=x-LDn0hcJTA
  28. Osmosis from Elsevier. “Tooth decay and cavities - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=3zL4Hou1P-c
  29. UMichDent (University of Michigan School of Dentistry). “Pit and Fissure Sealants.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=BS6PW9IoYlk
  30. Dentalelle with Andrea. “Learning Caries Management by Risk Assessment.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=-4rKbZq7MSQ
  31. Leeds School of Dentistry (Leeds School of Dentistry). “Placement of a Fissure Sealant.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=tlAL5qMg5go
  32. Redwood Empire Dental Society. “CAMBRA 2020.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=TxJ4n3bA3cY