Patient Periodontal Assessment & Treatment Planning Protocol
Systematize periodontal assessments with evidence-based risk stratification and treatment planning
What You Can Do
You can transform raw clinical observations into structured periodontal assessment reports that synthesize probing depths, bleeding indices, risk factors, and patient-specific treatment recommendations. The skill guides systematic documentation of comprehensive perio exams, identifies disease severity and progression patterns, and generates clear treatment plans that communicate findings to dentists and educate patients on their periodontal status and home care priorities.
Features
Systematically organize and interpret pocket measurements to classify periodontal disease severity
Document and analyze bleeding on probing (BOP) patterns to identify inflammation hotspots
Integrate patient risk factors (age, smoking, systemic disease, genetics) into disease progression predictions
Generate standardized, defensible assessment reports that meet compliance and legal requirements
Create evidence-based treatment recommendations (scaling/root planing, maintenance intervals, specialist referrals)
Produce clear communication tools explaining perio status, disease progression risks, and home care gaps
Structure data to monitor response to therapy and guide re-evaluation protocols
Example Output
Example 1: Comprehensive Perio Assessment Report
Patient: Jane Doe | Exam Type: Annual Re-evaluation
Findings Summary: Generalized chronic periodontitis, mild-to-moderate severity. Mean probing depth 4.2mm. BOP present in 35% of sites (anterior quadrants). Minimal bleeding (interproximal only).
Risk Factors Identified:
- Former smoker (quit 2 years ago) — moderate residual risk
- Stress-related clenching — aggressive home care needed
- Diabetic (controlled, A1C 6.8%) — increased inflammation risk
Treatment Plan:
- Phase 1: Scaling/root planing (4 quadrants over 2 visits)
- Maintenance: 4-week re-evaluation, then 3-month intervals
- Patient education: Interdental cleaning technique, stress management
Example 2: Risk Stratification Summary
Overall Risk Level: MODERATE (stable with intervention)
Key Drivers: Smoking history + diabetes + suboptimal home care
Recommended Maintenance Interval: 3 months (vs. standard 6 months)
Specialist Referral: Consider periodontist consult if BOP >30% persists after Phase 1 therapy
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file: Complete protocol for conducting evidence-based periodontal assessments
- Periodontal assessment template: Standardized form for documenting probing depths, BOP, clinical observations, and risk factors
- Risk stratification framework: Evidence-based scoring system for disease severity and progression risk
- Treatment planning workflow: Step-by-step decision tree for creating phase-based treatment plans
- Patient communication checklist: Education talking points and written summaries for patient understanding
Who It's For
- Dental hygienists — conducting comprehensive perio exams and generating clinical documentation
- General dentists — reviewing hygienist assessments and making treatment/referral decisions
- Dental practice managers — standardizing clinical protocols and improving compliance documentation
- Periodontists — receiving structured referral information and baseline assessment data
- Dental educators — teaching evidence-based perio assessment frameworks to students
Best For
- New patient comprehensive periodontal evaluations
- Annual re-evaluation and disease progression tracking
- Treatment planning for localized vs. generalized periodontitis
- Patient education on perio status and home care optimization
- Standardizing clinical documentation across team members
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