The role of patient education is extremely important in maintaining oral
hygiene and oral health. It is even more important when the patient has had a
periodontal surgery. Patient education is a simple process if the goals and content of
education are understood. Motivation is a rare consequence of this education until
additional reinforcement and rewards are used. The subject is discussed in a simple
manner in this chapter, and the importance of oral hygiene methods and oral hygiene
maintenance is simultaneously discussed
Keywords: Toothbrushing, Bass Method, Charter and Stillman Method, Interdental Brush, Chemical Plaque Control.
