“We have to look at the foundational issue of periodontal disease in patients. I want to make sure if we build something, it’s on a good foundation.” ~Dr. Bruce B. Baird
I have said it before and I will say it again: it’s not your fault. Your patient’s periodontal disease is not your fault but, if your goal is to do exceptional work that lasts as long as possible, you have to start with the overall health of the patient’s mouth and their risk of periodontal disease.
Your patients’ periodontal risk came from somewhere – their genetics, personal care, medicine, and dietary choices. Your job is to educate your patients and help them understand their oral health and continuing risk of disease if any work you do is going to last.
That’s the beauty of diagnosing on risk factors: it gives you the tools to help educate your patients so they understand their likely response to your treatment and buy into making the best choices for their health.
Today, I’m going to share some tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years about diagnosing and communicating with patients about their periodontal risk, including:
- Understanding all the reasons a patient presents with perio disease
- Sharing the “why” of periodontal risk with patients
- The importance of the phrase “Does that make sense?”
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Perio Risk Factors