Dear Dental Hygienists,
Respectfully, if you're scaling alone during your SRP, you likely could be doing it better...
In this episode, Irene and Vic go 5-7mm deep into the Perio Rabbit Hole, sharing the why behind a standardized SRP protocol and how shifting your mindset can improve both clinical consistency and patient care.
Have you ever found yourself hesitating during a treatment recommendation, wondering if insurance, patient “vibes,” or financial concerns might hold them back? Irene shares her turning point in the ope...
Dear Dental Hygienists,
Respectfully, if you're scaling alone during your SRP, you likely could be doing it better...
In this episode, Irene and Vic go 5-7mm deep into the Perio Rabbit Hole, sharing the why behind a standardized SRP protocol and how shifting your mindset can improve both clinical consistency and patient care.
Have you ever found yourself hesitating during a treatment recommendation, wondering if insurance, patient “vibes,” or financial concerns might hold them back? Irene shares her turning point in the operatory when she realized how external influences were clouding clinical decisions. This inspired the creation of a free downloadable perio resource, designed to support clarity, confidence, and clinical excellence.
Don’t miss these highlights:
💡 How to explain perio therapy to first-time patients, including the one-liner Irene now uses in every case:
“I'm here to present you with options and make suggestions. In the end, you're the one making decisions.”
🧫 The clinical benefits of incorporating oral probiotics into therapy
📊 A closer look at this 2022 study comparing:
SRP alone vs. SRP + Diode Laser + 3% H₂O₂ that results showed significantly reduced bleeding on probing and pocket depths with the adjunctive laser/H₂O₂ treatment. Comment below if you want the study.
Link to that study here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8953835/
📅 Why re-eval and maintenance visits should be booked at the time of SRP and not after.
📎 How having a consistent, clear perio protocol can help improve case acceptance and clinical outcomes.
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📄 Download the free perio protocol resource at toothlife.ca or via the top pinned posts on Instagram at @toothlife.irene.
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