Dr. Young on San Antonio Living
Dr. Young was on San Antonio Living this week talking with Shelly Miles about periodontal disease and how to prevent it. Watch it and let us know what you think! If you think you may be developing...
View ArticleMy Recommendations on Use of Arestin in Periodontal Therapy
Note to Readers: I just want you to know that this is written primarily to dentists and dental hygienists, however because it affects patient care I want patients to be able to read it as well. They...
View ArticleSupportive Periodontal Therapy is the Endpoint
Of all the topics in Periodontics, Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT) is by far and away my favorite.I know this seems odd.In fact I personally don’t know any other periodontist who shares my level...
View ArticleMoving Patients In and Out of Supportive Periodontal Therapy
The ENDPOINT, the GOAL, the FOUNDATION upon which Periodontal Therapy is constructed is SUPPORTIVE PERIODONTAL THERAPY or SPT.It is also called Periodontal Maintenance. I like the term SPT better than...
View ArticleUsing Bleeding Index in Periodontal Therapy
At first when we study about gingival bleeding sitting in lectures or reading textbooks, it holds our interest for personal reasons. This is because we all have experienced the bleeding gum problem. I...
View ArticleAdvanced Sites as Parameter #2 in SPT
Earlier I wrote that I use only two parameters with patients to show them where they are in therapy – and as periodontal patients they can only be in one of two categories. They are either in Active...
View ArticleThe Fundamental Steps of a Supportive Periodontal Therapy Appointment
Pass this along to every dental hygienist who treats periodontal patients.
View ArticleThe Treatment Phase of SPT
Remember, SPT is the management of patients hopefully for years. It involves more assessment and communication than it does instrumentation.
View ArticleDocumentation in Supportive Periodontal Therapy
Failure to effectively document Supportive Periodontal Therapy is akin to failing to provide treatment in the first place because IT’S NOT JUST A CLEANING APPOINTMENT.
View ArticleChanging the Dental Office Culture
The lesson I learned from this experience is to change as slowly as possible without stopping all together whenever change involves a lot of people and the majority are used to another system.
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