Assess, scale, polish. Assess, scale, polish. Dental hygienists have treated patients in this order for decades. While this approach is sufficient to remove local deposits on teeth, it does not address biofilm. Oral biofilm has been implicated in numerous systemic conditions and dental professionals have a unique opportunity to effectively and efficiently remove biofilm. This promotes a positive impact on oral health and mitigates the oral contribution to the exacerbation of systemic health conditions. Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) has revolutionized preventive care and hygiene department productivity. This webinar will describe GBT, implementation and the clinical and practice management outcomes of integrating this into clinical practice.
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