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hygiene and prevention continuing education feature Abstract New technology has transformed the practice of modern dentistry over the past few decades. Digital radiography, lasers, improved materials for enhanced aesthetics, magnification loupes with illumination and computerized systems that now provide for a “paperless” practice are just some of the many examples of how dentistry has evolved. However, the method for obtaining periodontal health data has largely remained unchanged over these same decades. To date, the periodontal probe is still the most relied upon instrument utilized for obtaining the information necessary to make an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis with regard to periodontal health status. Educational Objectives At the end of this program, participants will be able to: • Recognize the value of the periodontal probe for diagnosis. • List the five generations of periodontal probe development. • Describe the clinical features the periodontal probe is used to measure. • Describe the col area anatomy and correct probing angles in this area. • List the factors that contribute to accurate probing measurements. An Overview of History, Evolution and Clinical Technique by Lorraine Frey, RDH, LDH, BAS This print or PDF course is a written self-instructional article with adjunct images and is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media. Participants will receive verification shortly after Farran Media receives the completed post-test. See instructions on page 150. AGD Code: 490 Farran Media is an ADA CERP Recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. 146 JULY 2013 » dentaltown.com The Latin word probo means “to test.” The history of diagnosis dates back to the time of Hippocrates, and the premise that a proper diagnosis is required before treatment may be prescribed is commonly understood today. In 1882, an American dentist, John W. Riggs, was very interested in diseases of the gingiva and was the first to limit his practice to periodontics. Riggs was also the first to describe the periodontal probe as a tool in the diagnosis of periodontal disease.1 Prior to Riggs, there was no mention of periodontal probes in the literature; diagnosis of periodontal disease, or “Rigg’s disease,”2 as it was called then, was based on tooth mobility and suppuration. Riggs developed the concept of oral prophylaxis and prevention and was a true pioneer of conservative periodontal therapy, noting that “teeth with their accretions and roughened surfaces are the existing cause of the disease.”3 In 1925, the periodontal probe and its use were described by F. V. Simonton of the University of California, San Francisco. Simonton noted something very significant, saying that “the only way to determine the existence and extent of pyorrhea was by the measurement of the pockets.”4 Orban5 (1958) described the periodontal probe as “the eye of the operator beneath the gingival 1. Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2015 Provider ID#304396 2. 3. 4. 5. Barendregt, D. S. (2009). Probing Around Teeth (Doctoral dissertation, Library of the University of Amsterdam). Retrieved April 26, 2013, from http://dare.uva.nl/document/151437 Taylor, DDS, J. A. (1922). History of Dentistry (p. 58). Philadelphia, PA: Lea & Febiger. Retrieved May 17, 2013 Pandula, V. (2012, January 12). Scientists who played a major role in Dental Periodontics-Photos Minhaj,. (2005, November 7). History of Periodontology. In Slidefinder. Retrieved April 16, 2013, from http://www.slidefinder.net/h/history_periodontology/history-of-periodontology/17778543/p2 Orban, B., Wentz, F. M., & Everett, F. G. (1958). Periodontics-A Concept: Theory and Practice. St. Louis, MO: CV Mosby. Retrieved April 22, 2013. and information. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://www.junior dentist.com/scientists-who-played-a-major-role-in-dental-periodontics-photos-and-information.html http://www.dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/OnlineCE.aspx?action=DETAILS&cid=384 http://dare.uva.nl/document/151437 http://www.slidefinder.net/h/history_periodontology/history-of-periodontology/17778543/p2 http://www.junior http://www.dentist.com/scientists-who-played-a-major-role-in-dental-periodontics-photos-and-information.html http://www.dentaltown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown July 2013

Dentaltown.com Highlights
Howard Speaks: Quit Rambling On
Professional Courtesy: New Patients with Baggage
Second Opinion: Radiation Minimization – “Are We There Yet?”
Is Anyone Really Cementing e.max with RMGI?
Please Critique My “Breakaway” Office Design
Surely People Don’t Die from Tooth Decay?
Townie Choice Awards Preview: Dentistry’s Official Gear Guide
Corporate Profile: Gendex
What’s On Your Tray? Endodontics
Product Profile: Synergy
Do-it-Yourself Finance, Part VIII: It’s Retirement Time! How Do I Get My Money?
Dental Education by Circuit Training
Everyday Dentistry with CAD/CAM and Lithium Disilicate
Ad Index
Maximizing Anterior Design for Predictable Results in a Six-unit Anterior Makeover
In This Issue: Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
Perio Reports
Continuing Education Periodontal Probes: An Overview of History, Evolution and Clinical Technique
Dentally Incorrect

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