Released: Friday, March 26, 2021
Expires: Sunday, March 31, 2024
By Dianne Watterson, MBA, RDH
Commercial Supporter: GlaxoSmithKline
Successful treatment of periodontitis involves understanding how the disease progresses and implementing adjuncts for microbial control. Diseases of the oral cavity occur as a combination of microbial activity and the individual host response. Following definitive treatment for periodontitis, therapeutic care continues through supportive periodontal therapy, which differs from regular preventive care.
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About the Author
Dianne Watterson, MBA, RDH
Watterson Speaking and Consulting LLC
Lexington, North Carolina