Best Periodontics Books of 2025

This enhanced 8th edition of "Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation" by Jill Gehrig is an essential resource for dental hygiene students. It provides step-by-step guidance on using periodontal and root instruments, updated coverage of evidence-based techniques and equipment, and an expanded array of online teaching and learning resources. The book covers basic skills such as patient positioning and intraoral finger rests, followed by advanced techniques like assessing periodontal patients and instrumentation of root concavities and furcation areas. Overall, this book is an excellent reference for dental assisting students and professionals seeking to improve their skills.

The Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, Enhanced 5th Edition is an essential resource for dental hygiene students. The author’s use of a detailed outline format makes the information easier to read, understand, and reference, covering up-to-date, evidence-based coverage of periodontal anatomy, the disease process, and classifications of periodontal disease. The Enhanced 5th Edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect the hygienist's increasingly important role in periodontal therapy. The book is rich with engaging learning features and student resources, making it an excellent choice for dental assisting students.

This comprehensive book, "Plastic-Esthetic Periodontal and Implant Surgery: A Microsurgical Approach," blends scientific knowledge and practical experience to provide a thorough overview of the principles, indications, and clinical techniques of plastic-esthetic periodontal and implant microsurgery. The authors focus on minimal soft tissue trauma and maximally perfect wound closure, using microsurgical principles and procedures that are explained step-by-step in meticulously illustrated case examples. This book is a must-read for every periodontist, providing techniques and considerations that will benefit their practice.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the art and science of mucogingival esthetic surgery. With over 2,000 illustrations, the author explains the diagnosis and treatment of mucogingival defects, including surgical options for covering varying degrees of gingival recession. The book also features protocols for the treatment and preparation of root caries and noncarious lesions, as well as surgical procedures to cover exposed root surfaces and increase the volume of affected gingiva. The author emphasizes minimizing patient recovery time and postoperative discomfort while achieving the patient's esthetic goals. This is a must-read for those seeking to learn or refine mucogingival surgery techniques.

Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, 13th Edition is a comprehensive resource for mastering the latest information and techniques in periodontology. Renowned experts from across the globe explain the evidence supporting each treatment and provide their knowledge on how to best manage the outcomes. The book includes full-color photos, illustrations, radiographs, and videos that show how to perform periodontal procedures. The Expert Consult website offers fully-searchable online chapters, case-based clinical scenarios, and a wealth of resources to enhance understanding. This book is an essential resource for dental students and periodontal practitioners.

The 7th edition of Lindhe's Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry is a must-have resource for students, researchers, and practitioners specializing in periodontal care and implant dentistry. This two-volume set seamlessly integrates foundational science with practical clinical protocols, covering a wide range of topics from anatomy and microbiology to infection control and reconstructive therapy. The book features the latest evidence-based preventive and treatment modalities, making it perfect for postgraduate dental students and practitioners. Overall, Lindhe's Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry continues to be the cornerstone reference work on periodontology.

Oral Surgery for Dental Students: A Quick Reference Guide is a comprehensive and portable reference guide for dental students and new dentists, covering essential oral surgery topics and patient management in general dental practice. The book features step-by-step chapters with clinical images and online videos, in-depth chapters on radiographic analysis, common oral pathologies/lesions, medical emergencies, and co-occurring patient health issues, along with sample note writing and new patient scripts. The book also provides a quick review prior to treating dental/surgical patients. Overall, this book is an excellent clinical learning tool that offers a unique approach to oral surgery for dental students and new dentists.

Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology and Implantology, 14th Edition, is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for dental professionals seeking to learn and master clinical techniques in periodontics and implantology. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease to evidence-based information on treatment modalities. The text is presented in an easy-to-read format, with full-color photos and radiographic images, and callout boxes throughout the text highlighting the clinical relevance of foundational basic science information. Overall, this book is an essential reference for any dental professional seeking to achieve the best possible outcomes of periodontal therapy and implant treatment.

This best-selling review guide, titled "Periodontal Review Q&A: A Study Guide, 2nd Edition," is a comprehensive source designed to prepare students for periodontal examinations as well as clinical practice. The material is presented in a clear question and answer format, with references to both classic and more recent literature on topics such as diagnosis, nonsurgical therapy, surgical therapy, regeneration, and implants. The revised second edition includes new figures, tables, and treatment planning cases, as well as a comprehensive review of the new classifications of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. This book is a must-have for those seeking board certification in periodontics.

McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent is an authoritative guide to oral care for infants, children, and teenagers. The 10th edition, authored by Jeffrey A. Dean, covers pediatric examination, development, morphology, and dental caries, with an emphasis on prevention and treatment of medically compromised patients. The book also includes topics such as radiographic techniques, dental materials, and practice management. The Evolve site provides additional learning tools and resources. With a focus on patient outcomes, this book is an essential resource for pediatric dentists.