Communicating Health Podcast

Dr. Wendy Gill

Episode Summary

Conversation with Dr. Wendy Gill, periodontist and practice owner, covering many areas of relevance to dental professionals treating and referring periodontal patients.

Episode Notes

2.00 - Bio.

3.25 - Benefits of teaching.

7.00 - Key considerations for specialists building rapport.

13.10 - Behaviour change and motivation.

16.35 - Educating patients - focus on susceptibility.

22.40 - Addressing lifestyle issues.

28.45 - Laser assisted treatment - positive outcomes and motivating tool.

40.30 - New periodontal classification.

42.30 - When treatment doesn't work.

46.25 - Teamwork and managing a team.

51.40 - Communicating with referrers.

54.25 - The journey to specialisation.

58.05 - Recommended resources.

www.commhealth.com.au/blog

https://www.allianceperiodontics.com.au/
https://www.perio.org/sites/default/files/files/Staging%20and%20Grading%20Periodontitis.pdf

https://www.perio.org/sites/default/files/files/Classification%20at%20a%20glance.pdf

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