In April 2015, a group of key opinion leaders met with a team from Johnson & Johnson at a National Advisory Panel event in Dublin to advise on the topic of ‘Improving the periodontal health of Irish population – prevention and treatment’.
At the meeting, the key opinion leaders agreed on the following periodontal health consensus statement:
• ‘Effective plaque and calculus removal is key to oral health;
• Dental healthcare professionals have a responsibility to educate patients on their disease status and to direct patients appropriately;
• Patients should receive tailored oral hygiene instruction and demonstration;
• Patients have a responsibility to act upon the advice given by dental healthcare professionals;
• For effective management optimal patient home care and professional debridement are both essential;
• Long-term periodontal maintenance with continuity of care is critical for successful treatment outcome;
•Clinically proven mouthwashes, gels and pastes should be considered for recommendation to those individuals who are not achieving optimal levels of plaque control in their home care routine.’