How to build a Perio Protocol from Scratch  | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene

So your office doesn't have a strong Perio program, that's cool we've got you. In this episode of Op Talk, Irene and Vic tackle a pressing question from a social media follower about implementing a periodontal protocol in her practice for the first time. The hosts dive deep into the essentials of building a comprehensive Perio protocol, referencing the Perio Flow Chart from Irene made easily found Toothlife.ca as a valuable resource. This discussion is something we dental professionals often struggle with, how do we discuss Perio and our findings without causing patients to feel shamed? Often we say "a little" which truly diminishes our diagnostics. Here are some of the discussion points.  Implementing a Periodontal Protocol Steps to develop a protocol from scratch Importance of team collaboration and buy-in Integrating the Perio Flow Chart into daily practice Take out all the products and services you have that help you see what you have and how it is useful based on scientific findings.  Dental Insurance and Prevention Critique of current insurance models prioritizing treatment over prevention Strategies for advocating for preventive care coverage Educating patients on the value of periodontal maintenance Listener Engagement: To submit questions and access helpful resources, head over to @toothlife.irene on Instagram and check out the top three pinned posts. Resources are conveniently located in the middle of these posts, and you can ask questions directly by leaving a comment. Additionally, visit toothlife.ca to explore a wide range of resources tailored to your needs. _______________________________________  📦 Amazon Store with my FAV things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3 Follow on Social Media:  _______________________________________ 💁🏼‍♀️Personal Instagram @Toothlife.Irene https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene Personal Instagram: @victoriaarmaly_ https://www.instagram.com/victoriaarmaly_ 🙋🏼‍♀️Facebook Irene Iancu https://www.facebook.com/irene.iancu 💃🏼TikTok @Toothlife.Irene https://www.tiktok.com/@toothlife.irene 🛒Online Store and Instagram @Toothlife https://www.instagram.com/toothlife 🥼Office Instagram @ToothlifeStudio https://www.instagram.com/ToothlifeStudio ______________________________________ 🎤Podcast @ToothorDare.Podcast https://www.instagram.com/ToothorDare.Podcast _______________________________________ 🔗🌲Cool links in my Linktree https://linktr.ee/TOOTHLIFE.IRENE