Host Dayna Johnson interviews Katrina Sanders, RDH, also known as The DentalWINEgenist, about improving the perio percentage in dental practices. They discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, the importance of comprehensive charting, and the need for effective communication with patients. Katrina emphasizes the use of patient-centric language and motivational interviewing techniques to educate and engage patients in their oral health. She also encourages dental teams to embrace data analysis and continuous improvement to enhance their perio treatment outcomes.

Takeaways:

> Periodontal disease is on the rise, and dental practices need to be prepared to diagnose and treat it effectively.

> Comprehensive charting is essential for capturing an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan for periodontal disease.

> Using patient-centric language and motivational interviewing techniques can help engage patients in their oral health and improve treatment acceptance.

> Analyzing data and continuously improving perio treatment outcomes is crucial for dental teams.

> Effective communication and education are key to helping patients understand the importance of treating periodontal disease.

Katrina on Instagram: @thedentalwinegenist

Katrina Sanders bio:

As a dental professional with a drive and passion for the advancement of preventive care within the community, Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed., RF believes it is the responsibility of dental education to produce competent, skilled and empathetic providers who possess the psychomotor and affective skills required to meet the growing demands of the dental industry.

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