Conducting More Effective Perio Exams
Periodontics
Spear library
Video course
About this course
A thorough perio exam is one of the most valuable things a hygienist brings to a practice. In this course, periodontist Dr. Mark Sutor lays out how a best-practice exam runs in the hygiene chair: why perio is so often missed, the therapeutic goals every perio patient should have, what radiographs can and can't show, and how consistent probing technique changes what you find. It also covers knowing when a finding calls for a referral.
What you'll learn
- Explain why periodontal disease is often underdiagnosed and undertreated
- Set clear therapeutic goals for every perio patient
- Read radiographs for signs of periodontal involvement
- Probe consistently and know when to refer
Included with Kwikly Hygiene CE Membership
This course and 180+ CE courses on Spear's
platform, with your hours and certificates stored in one account.
- Watch every lesson in this course
- Live webinars and compliance training
- Badges for every program you complete
$250/year, or $25/month with an annual commitment
CE requirements vary by state. Check with your State Board of Dentistry for which courses count toward renewal.
Lessons
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