Oral health professionals are encouraged to implement surgical checklists — along with modifications to fit individual clinician preference — to improve the quality and safety of care.

Explore the implementation of surgical checklists in dentistry, drawing inspiration from successful models in medicine, to enhance patient safety and reduce complications.

Incorporate a palatal stent technique using thin plastic vacuform material and collagen to enhance patient comfort, control bleeding, and ensure predictable outcomes in gingival grafting procedures.

Explore the nuances of gingival and connective tissue grafts in periodontal procedures and learn how patient comfort and healing can be significantly improved with the right approach.

The use of palatal stents and collagen dressing can significantly improve patient comfort, accelerate healing, and reduce complications in gingival graft procedures.

This technique can be highly effective and need not cause unnecessary pain to the patient.

Effective burnished calculus removal ensures improved patient outcomes.

Slow and methodical overlapping strokes are necessary to remove these stubborn deposits.

Learn how to choose the right dental instruments and techniques for successful removal of stubborn burnished calculus deposits in various pocket depths and shapes.

Burnished calculus poses a significant risk to periodontal health by creating a breeding ground for inflammation and infection.