Identification should include risk factors such as
- vaping/tobacco use
- diabetes
- poor oral hygiene
- compromised immune response
- malocclusion
- stress
- medications.
Process/Skill Questions
- How does the use of various tobacco products affect periodontal health?
- What are the health benefits of using a mouth guard?
- What questions could one ask a patient in order to identify the cause of local periodontal disease?