periodontal patient as primary therapistSpear has released a new periodontics course.

In “The Periodontal Patient as the Primary Therapist,” Dr. Mike McDevitt discusses how restorative practices can collaborate with their patients to lead to the patient managing their dental biofilms daily at a level of skill and frequency that is accurately matched to their susceptibility to caries and/or periodontitis.

After viewing this lesson, viewers will:

  • Learn the current concepts about biofilms
  • Understand how dental teams can incorporate new strategies effectively
  • Learn how to explain to a patient their role in managing periodontal disease
  • Identify leadership qualities for team members