Periodontal Adjunctive Treatment
About this course
Scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance stay at the center of perio care, but some patients need more to get inflammation under control. This Hygiene Excellence course explains why mechanical therapy alone can fall short and reviews the main adjuncts: local antimicrobial delivery, subgingival irrigation and chemical agents, air polishing for biofilm, and laser-assisted therapy. Throughout, it frames each option around patient need, collaboration with the dentist, and your state's scope of practice.
What you'll learn
- Recognize when non-surgical therapy alone may not be enough
- Compare local antimicrobials, irrigation, air polishing and lasers
- Match adjunctive options to patient risk and site-specific needs
- Keep adjunct decisions within scope of practice and in step with the dentist
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.