Managing periodontitis from diagnosis to maintenance: why a whole-team approach matters

In this episode, Annika Kroger is joined by Corina Bruckmann and Ian Needleman to explore how clinicians can support patients at every stage of the periodontal journey, from communicating risk and setting expectations at diagnosis, to maintaining motivation and managing recurrence during long-term supportive care. They also discuss the importance of incorporating patient perspectives, the challenges faced in everyday practice, and how integrating the entire dental team can strengthen engagement, improve adherence, and support better long-term outcomes.