Advice for the Hygienist – Educate patients about periodontal health. You are in the perfect position to inform patients about gum disease, biofilm and inflammation. By explaining what you and the dentist are doing to monitor their periodontal health—and what patients can do at home to help control it—you will build more value for the hygiene visit while motivating them to improve their home-care habits.

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