21st century preventive care : are you practicing in this century

Oral biofilm has been implicated in numerous systemic conditions and dental professionals have a unique opportunity to effectively and efficiently remove biofilm.

This promotes a positive impact on oral health and mitigates the oral contribution on the exacerbation of systemic health conditions.

GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy) has revolutionized preventive care.

Learning objectives:

• describe the concept of GBT.
• appreciate the benefits of implementing GBT into clinical practice.
• understand important strategies when implementing GBT.
• anticipate clinical benefits and patient perception of modifying the familiar dental hygiene appointment.