Should I use chlorhexidine or stabilized chlorine dioxide for one-time subgingival irrigation after scaling and root planing?

Focusing on deep periodontal pocket topography can aid dental hygienists in selecting appropriate hand instruments and providing effective treatment.

A keen understanding of root morphology and how it provides hiding places for biofilm and calculus is integral to successful patient outcomes.

While treating periodontally involved furcations is fraught with challenges, several approaches are available to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

High-quality instrumentation in addition to good self-care, appropriate re-evaluations, and additional treatment are key components of a successful periodontal treatment regimen.

The skills and knowledge of this key dental team member are needed today more than ever before.

Research shows that both methods are equally effective in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Mini- and micro-mini-bladed Gracey curets enable access and maximize calculus removal.

Accurate diagnosis and implementation of evidence-based therapies are key to addressing this common patient complaint.

What are appropriate guidelines for referring a patient to the periodontist for a localized or complete periodontal evaluation?