Current Concepts of Periodontal Disease and Therapy

Periodontal disease is the most common problem in small animal patients; however, it is also one of the most misunderstood. This lecture will cover the true cause of periodontal disease as well as treatment options. This will not only maximize patient health, but also can increase practice income. We will talk about the pathogenesis, as well as severe local and systemic ramifications of periodontal disease. Finally, we will cover how to treat periodontal disease in a general practice setting

• Understand the true cause of gum disease
• Know the significant local and systemic consequences of periodontal disease
• Learn the correct way to manage periodontal infection.