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In this day and age, an overwhelming influx of information is flooding the scientific literature. Separating wheat from chaff can be an arduous and demanding task for any oral health care professional, expert or novice, when reviewing the best available evidence in the fields of periodontics and oral implantology. A well-curated and comprehensive compilation of essential knowledge can be an invaluable compass to navigate what may seem to be an insurmountable ocean of data and concepts.

That is why I enthusiastically applaud Dr Fernando Suárez López del Amo for his vision and dedication in leading the efforts that have culminated in making this book, Periodontics: The Complete Summary, a reality. Knowing Fernando for more than a decade now, I have truly enjoyed witnessing his development and inexorable growth in becoming an excellent clinician, outstanding scholar, and tremendously effective teacher. It is rare for an individual of such virtues to also seek to engage and elevate the profession by generating quality didactic materials. This textbook is a clear representation of Fernando’s commitment.

Spanning from the anatomy of periodontal and peri-implant structures to the management of medical emergencies, this book contains a cleverly weaved sequence of meticulously selected topics covering the most relevant literature pertaining to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of common periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. Readers will notice that a great deal of attention was paid to scrupulously select and present pertinent information stemming both from classic and contemporary literature sources, providing it in a succinct and understandable manner. Although this book is primarily geared to serve as a guide for students throughout their formal training and in their preparation for standardized exams, more experienced professionals will also find it an excellent reference or “refresher” resource.

While Fernando is responsible for its genesis, organization, and successful completion, it must be acknowledged that this book is also the result of a collective endeavor carried out by a marvelous bunch of young and emerging clinicians, researchers, and educators from different geographic locations across the globe. It is exciting to see such a talented group coming together to generate an up-to-date and valuable compendium of foundational knowledge germane to periodontics and oral implantology. Congratulations to all of them for this superb contribution!

With my best wishes,

Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, dds, ms, phd

Professor and Chair

Department of Periodontics

College of Dentistry

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa