Ever feel like you're just going through the motions? Our brains are like sneaky assistants, handling mundane tasks so we can focus on the important stuff. But this autopilot mode affects not just us, but our patients too. Discover how to break routine expectations and spark proactive conversations in dental care.

A lot has changed in our understanding of gum infections. I won’t bore you with a history lesson, but we've certainly moved past the non-specific plaque theory from the 70s. Simply put, it's all about the bugs, balance, and treating the real issue.

I'm talking serious bleeding here – like you've hit an artery. For me this used to happen more often than I’d like to admit. But when my initial assessment had minimal or no BOP or localized inflammation, it seemed logical a prophy was the right course of action.