Lecture Objective:

1. Understand the onset and progression of periodontal disease.
2. Understand the objectives of mechanical therapy, it limitations and the sources of these limitations.
3. Be knowledge concerning available systemic and locally delivered therapeutics, their active ingredients, delivery systems and results obtained with each of them.
4. Understand the potential advantages and disadvantages of each therapeutic option and how these should be considered when selecting the appropriate therapy for a patient.
5. To be able to discuss The Mouth Body Connection
6. To be able to discuss Evidence Based Dentistry
7. To be able to define periodontal disease
8. Evaluate available and potential evidence between periodontal disease and systemic links. The Mouth Body Connection.
9. Understand the role C-Reactive Protein (CRP) has in the immune system response and relationship to periodontal disease.
10. To know Who, What, When, and Where to treat?
11. To use interdisciplinary dentistrty to build a better practice now.