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Dentistry: Student Support

A collection of dentistry resources from all dental-related LibGuides.

Dental Hygiene Guide

Glossary of Periodontal Terms

The American Academy of Periodontology Glossary of Periodontal Terms 

An Introduction to the Library's Resources and Services

LexiComp Online Dentistry: A Resource for Students

LexiComp Online Dentistry includes a section devoted to Periodontics. The database highlights evidence-based diagnosis, treatment planning, and accepted modalities of periodontal therapy. Over 400 drawings and four-color photographs are included.

Current Topics in Periodontics: PubMed Collections of Articles

Below are links to continuously updated collections of PubMed articles on the following topics:

Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health:
  • Search A (Start here)
  • Search B (More comprehensive search, limited to recent higher-level evidence)

Implant Therapy

  • Search A (Start here)
  • Search B (More comprehensive search, limited to recent higher-level evidence)

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

  • Search A (Start here)
  • Search B (More comprehensive search, limited to recent higher-level evidence)

Regenerative Periodontal Therapy

Periodontics in PubMed Health

Healthy People 2020 Structured Evidence Query in Oral Health:

Course Support for Periodontics Instructors

The Baylor Health Sciences Library can work with faculty to develop guides specifically tailored to connect students to information relevant to their coursework. Email the library at askalibrarian@tamu.edu to learn more.

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