Explanation should include

• the definition of periodontal disease
• the effects of chronic diseases, such as
• cardiovascular
• respiratory
• endocrine
• autoimmune
• immunocompromised.

Teacher Resource: AAP Staging and Grading Periodontitis

Process/Skill Questions:

• How would one advise a patient who presents with a history of periodontal disease as well as a heart condition?
• What would one tell a pregnant patient who calls to cancel her periodontal recare appointment?
• What information would one give a patient with chronic respiratory illness?