Essentials of clinical periodontology and periodontics 2018: - Author: Shantipriya Reddy. - Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. - Edition: 6th. Book outlines: - An attempt has been made to revise and update all chapters keeping in mind the curriculum as per DCI and various universities. - Highlights of this edition include demonstration of various clinical steps like probing techniques, measurement of mobility, fremitus test, flap incisions, suturing and instrument spotters. - This would in turn enable the students a better understanding of the surgical topics. Key Features: - A comprehensive text on the subject thoroughly revised and updated. - Prepared with the objective of keeping in mind the existing syllabus in periodontology. - Provides a detailed and up-to-date picture about the various types of periodontal diseases, pathogenesis, and state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical therapies. - Follows methodological approach and simplicity in language for easy understanding of the concepts. - Includes a wide range of illustrations, photographs, tables and flowcharts depicting various periodontal procedures. - Incorporates ""Review Questions"", Viva Voce and ‘’Multiple Choice Questions‘’ at the end of each chapter to help focus the reader’s attention on fundamental principles. - Provides a chapter, Questionnaire for Clinical Case Discussion, with the help of audio-visual clippings at the end to help the students prepare for the clinical examination. - Highlight of this edition include demonstration of various clinical steps with the help of audio-visual aids and QR code has been provided for an easy access.