Current Views on Periodontal Therapy
An introduction to the issue.
By David F. Levine, DDS

Periodontal Regeneration: Myth or Reality
Periodontal regenerative procedures are evaluated and their patient benefits determined.
By William Becker, DDS, MSD

A Review of Osseous Resective Surgery
The controversy surrounding the removal or reshaping of supporting bone is discussed.
David F. Levine, DDS, and Greg Filippelli, DDS

Periodontal Medicine: Assessment of Risk Factors for Disease
The link between periodontal disease and systemic health conditions is explored.
By Perry R. Klokkevold, DDS, MS

Crown Lengthening Surgery: a Restorative-Driven Periodontal Procedure
The proper management of periodontal tissues necessary to help ensure long-term restorative success is discussed.
By David F. Levine, DDS; Mark Handelsman, DDS; and Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS

The Editor/
Doing the Right Things
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Impressions/
Children Reap Benefits From One Man's Desire to Help
By David G. Jones

Dr. Bob/
The Emperor's New Dental Smock
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS