Section 1: Aetiology of Periodontal Diseases

1.1 The macro- and micro-anatomy of periodontal tissues

1.2 The pathogenesis of periodontal diseases

1.3 Epidemiology of periodontal disease

1.4 Host response and susceptibility

1.5 The role of biofilms in health and disease

1.6 Periodontal risk - systemic and local risk factors

Section 2: Periodontal Diagnosis and Prognosis

2.1 Classification of periodontal diseases

2.2 Assessment and monitoring of a periodontal patient

2.3 Gingival overgrowth

2.4 Periodontitis and systemic diseases

2.5 Determining periodontal prognosis

Section 3: Periodontal Treatment Planning

3.1 Treatment planning - gingivitis and periodontitis

3.2 The management of gingival recession

3.3 Treatment planning: periodontal problems in children and young adults

3.4 Referral to a periodontal specialist

Section 4: The Role of Self Care and Oral Hygiene Methods

4.1 Patient education and self-performed biofilm control

4.2 Clinical imaging in patient assessment and motivation

4.3 Patient adherence

Section 5: Non-surgical Periodontal Management

5.1 The diseased root surface in periodontitis

5.2 Periodontal instrumentation

5.3 Antibiotics in the management of periodontal diseases

5.4 Assessment of treatment outcomes and supportive periodontal therapy

Section 6: Surgical Periodontal Therapy

6.1 Rationale for periodontal surgery

Section 7: Interaction with Other Dental Disciplines

7.1 The periodontal-restorative interface

7.2 The periodontal-orthodontic interface