Periodontal disease is fundamentally an inflammatory condition in which much of the tissue destruction is driven by the host response. The modern understanding of periodontal medicine now requires clinicians to consider both local and systemic risk factors when diagnosing, grading, and managing patients.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of:

- The aetiology of periodontal disease as a chronic inflammatory condition.

- The biological and behavioural factors influencing disease initiation, progression, and response to treatment.

- Practical methods for assessing risk factors directly in the dental practice setting.

- The integration of systemic screening tools into periodontal care.

Participants will explore how simple chairside investigations — such as blood pressure measurement, HbA1c testing, vitamin D levels, lipid profiles, hsCRP, smoking-related CO measurement, and microbiological testing — can enhance patient assessment and engagement.

The session will also address antibiotic stewardship in periodontal care and the future potential of genetic risk assessments as part of personalised periodontal medicine.

By bridging the gap between oral and systemic health, this webinar empowers dental professionals to play a broader role in preventive healthcare.