The dental hygienist is often the person best suited to alert the dentist to the possible need for surgical intervention and to discuss options for periodontal surgery with the patient involved in the periodontal treatment.

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The dental hygienist is likely the person who has been assessing and treating the patient with periodontal disease.Having had the opportunity to establish a rapport with the patient,the dental hygienist can discuss various options for periodontal surgery after the dentist's determination of the need for more advanced treatment and care,including surgery.

The Dental Hygienist Is Often the Person Best Suited to Alert