A female patient was recently diagnosed with mild periodontitis, and a dental hygiene professional is educating the patient on how the condition will be managed. The course of treatment he is presenting is based on the American Academy of General Dentistry’s guidelines for treating adult periodontal disease. Which strategy will be used first during the management of this disease?

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A female patient was recently diagnosed with mild periodontitis, and a dental hygiene professional is educating the patient on how the condition will be managed. The course of treatment he is presenting is based on the American Academy of General Dentistry’s guidelines for treating adult periodontal disease. Which strategy will be used first during the management of this disease?