The
Division of Periodontics is in the Department of Stomatology. Periodontics
is that branch of dentistry which deals with the tissues
(gums) surrounding the teeth. The two most common diseases
which affect the gum tissues are gingivitis and periodontitis (sometimes
called
trench mouth or pyorrhea. Treatment of periodontal disease
consists of scaling (cleaning), root planing, gum surgery and implants.
Other
procedures involve occlusal adjustment (adjusting the bite)
and occlusal guards (night guards) for (bruxism) grinding of the teeth
and temporomandibular
joint (TMJ) discomfort. Therapy is provided within the College
of Dental Medicine by: undergraduates (dental students), residents
and
faculty (Dental Faculty Practice).
Staff:
Glenda D. Bevis, Administrative Assistant
Cathy Lamb, Administrative Specialist I
Dionne L. Bennett, Dental Assistant II
Tina G. Pinckney, Dental
Assistant II
Elizabeth Reid, Dental Hygenist II
Deborah Reynolds, Dental Assistant III
Kisena D. Williams, Dental Assistant II
Address:
Division of Periodontics
College of Dental Medicine
30 Bee Street, Room 115
PO Box 250179
Charleston, SC 29425
The
Division of Periodontics is in the Department of Stomatology. Periodontics
is that branch of dentistry which deals with the tissues
(gums) surrounding the teeth. The two most common diseases
which affect the gum tissues are gingivitis and periodontitis (sometimes
called
trench mouth or pyorrhea. Treatment of periodontal disease
consists of scaling (cleaning), root planing, gum surgery and implants.
Other
procedures involve occlusal adjustment (adjusting the bite)
and occlusal guards (night guards) for (bruxism) grinding of the teeth
and temporomandibular
joint (TMJ) discomfort. Therapy is provided within the College
of Dental Medicine by: undergraduates (dental students), residents
and
faculty (Dental Faculty Practice). 
