Question

You are a dental hygienist in a periodontal practice. Mr. O- a 45 year old insurance executive- has been referred to the periodontal practice from his general dentist for treatment of chronic periodontitis. Today is his initial appointment with you. Mr. O tells you that there is a history of heart attacks in his family and that he has been reading all about “how gum disease causes heart attacks”. In addition, Mr. O states that he wants the periodontist to prescribe antibiotics for his gum disease, as he is quite convinced that the antibiotic will eliminate the gum disease and prevent him from having a heart attack when he gets older. What education would you provide on the association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease? What information would you provide to Mr. O on use of antibiotic therapy for the treatment of chronic periodontitis?

Answer 1

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