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As 2022 ends, most people generally reflect on what was accomplished, maybe started but not finished, successes or failures, and what is to come in 2023. If 2022 didn\u2019t meet your expectations, 2023 is just around the corner with endless possibilities. However, before we think about next year, let\u2019s reflect on if failures are truly failures.<\/p>\n
In a recent podcast by Jim Kwik<\/a>, the quote \u201cThere is no failure only feedback\u201d resonated with me. As an extension of every OralDNA\u00ae provider\u2019s team, during my consultation of reports, the question arises from time to time \u201cWhy is there more bacteria now after treatment?\u201d Most view a microbiological increase as a failure. However, an investigative approach may reveal otherwise.<\/p>\n To start the investigation, ask, \u201cHas a clinical endpoint been reached?\u201d Clinical endpoint would be reduction or elimination of periodontal inflammation. If yes, then this is a success. The next step would be to determine how to address achieving a microbiological endpoint. If a clinical endpoint has not been reached, then you need to assess what therapy was applied, in addition to the possibility of other causes to the initial disease state such as genetics, other organisms, systemic complications, and behavioral\/social concerns.<\/p>\n Investigating the therapy applied would be to question \u201cWas a systemic antibiotic used?\u201d and \u201cWas it taken correctly?\u201d If so, then the feedback<\/strong> would be to consider a different choice of systemic antibiotic in the future and not revisit the one just administered. Investigating the possibility of other causes would include adding tests<\/a> to the existing specimen (within 21 days of collection) such as Celsus One\u2122 or OraRisk\u00ae Candida, as well as asking \u201cHow have your blood sugars been lately?\u201d or \u201cWhen was the last time you saw a medical doctor?” If so, the feedback <\/strong>is we need to address the additional triggers of periodontal inflammation. Also, we need to remember periodontal disease is multifactorial<\/a> and several causes can be out of our control.<\/p>\n As you reflect on 2022, consider the feedback and set your goals for 2023, remember \u201cThere is no failure only feedback.\u201d<\/p>\n
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