Perio - Therapeutics & Beyond
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About our Consulting Services...
Our consulting services provide coaching by experienced Registered Dental Hygienists who are currently practicing at the periodontal therapist level.
Results like the chart below can be a reality in your practice in just 6 months!
Revenue Increase Chart


Hygiene Department Analysis
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Services include:
· Locally applied antimicrobials: Placement technique and rationale for various locally applied antimicrobials

· Ultrasonics: Training with piezoelectric technology; rationale for ultrasonics in contemporary periodontal therapy and tongue disinfection

· Enhanced patient comfort: Incorporation of non-injectable periodontal gel and electroanalgesia

· Diagnostic skills: Contemporary 6 point probing technique, clinical attachment level, furcations, mobility, bleeding points, recession, and suppuration

· Bruxing/perio connection: Occlusal guard assessment and the role of occlusion in perio therapy. Identification of: abfractions, wear facets and recession

· Host modulation: Discussion of the role of host response; guidelines and algorithms for incorporating Periostat

· Documentation: Incorporation of periodontal charting assessment forms, record of treatment notations

· Communication: Scripted “key words” and phrases for case presentation and enhanced patient compliance

· Medical model of care: Medical history review; risk assessment forms; hands-on training with wrist blood pressure cuff oral cancer screening with chemiluminescence technology

· Scheduling: Sample schedules for clinicians and administrative staff detailing specific scheduling guidelines, perio classifications, insurance codes, and fees