Introduction 
Opening Remarks 
By Stephen H.Y. Wei

Statement of Purpose 
By Stephen H.Y. Wei

Presentations 
Epidemiology and Indices of Gingival and Periodontal Disease 
By Sven Poulsen

Pathogenesis of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease in Children and Young Adults 
By Richard R. Ranney, Bernard F. Debski, John G. Tew

Concept and Practice of Plaque Control 
By Per Axelsson

A Survey of Periodontal Disease in a State Population - An Emphasis on Children 
By John T. Hughes, R. Gary Rozier, James W. Bawden

Localized Juvenile Periodontitis (Periodontosis) 
By Michael G. Newman

Management of Diseases of Oral Soft Tissues in Children 
By Gilbert E. Lilly

Clinical Management of Phenytoin-induced Gingival Overgrowth in Handicapped Children 
By Arnold D. Steinberg

Stimulation and Inhibition of Fibroblast Subpopulations by Phenytoin and Phenytoin Metabolites: Pathogenetic Role in Gingival Enlargement 
By Thomas M. Hassell

Periodontal Problems Associated With Orthodontic Treatment 
By Robert L. Vanarsdall

A Problem List for Dental Research 
By Wallace V. Mann Jr.

Panel Discussion 
By Symposium Participants

Summary 
Conference Summary and Future Goals 
By Robert J. Musselman