The role of the general dentist in periodontal care
Trovato, J.P.
General Dentistry 51(2) 176-181; Quiz: 182-183
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0363-6771 PMID: 15055692 Document Number: 556971
Epidemiologic studies find the rate of periodontal disease in the U.S. to be of sufficient significance that periodontal therapy should not be placed uniquely in the domain of the specialist. It is advisable that periodontal record-keeping and treatment, particularly with nonsurgical techniques including scaling and root planing and subantimicrobial and antimicrobial therapy, become part of the daily routine in the general practitioner's office.