A DSO Success Story: Implementing PerioDT™ at Scale

An advanced adjunct for periodontal therapy—without antibiotics.

What is PerioDT?

Desiccation-Based Therapy: Uses sulfonated phenolics to dehydrate and disrupt harmful biofilm and debris.
Fast & Effective: Works in under one minute—no additional chair time needed.
Antibiotic-Free: Provides microbial reduction without contributing to antibiotic resistance.

Versatile Application: Ideal for scaling and root planing (SRP), gingivitis treatment, or early signs of bleeding.
Improves Debridement: Helps break down calculus and biofilm, supporting easier removal and hemostasis.
Supports Protocol Efficiency: Seamlessly integrates into hygiene workflows for DSOs and group practices.

In clinical trials, the adjunctive use of PerioDT with standard scaling and root planing consistently led to greater reductions in pocket depths (approximately 3.25 mm vs. 2.23 mm), improved clinical attachment levels, and significantly lower bleeding on probing (34% reduction vs. 5%). These benefits were sustained for at least 12 months and correlated with long-term reductions in pathogenic bacterial load. Clinicians also report smoother debridement, enhanced visibility, less chair-side bleeding, and quicker, more comfortable cleanings.

See What PerioDT Helped GEDC Achieve

Measurable Results That Matter

After launching PerioDT, Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) reported a $70,000 boost in hygiene production within just 30 days. Hygiene production continued to climb, reaching $200,000 within three months. By the six-month mark, GEDC surpassed half a million dollars in added hygiene production.

$70K Hygiene Revenue Increase by Month 1

$200K Hygiene Revenue Increase by Month 3

$500K Cumulative Hygiene Growth by Month 6

The Challenge & Opportunity

Periodontal Disease Is Widespread – And DSOs Are Uniquely Positioned to Lead the Change

Nearly half of U.S. adults suffer from periodontal disease. Young® PerioDT®, a topical desiccant therapy, gives hygiene teams an antibiotic-free, scalable tool to improve outcomes without adding chair time.

The Solution – PerioDT

Adjunctive Power Without Complexity

PerioDT delivers results in under one minute using desiccation technology—not antibiotics.
It’s easy to implement, clinically impactful, and fits seamlessly into existing hygiene workflows.

Key Benefits:

Decreases periodontal pocket depth
Reduces red complex bacteria
Promotes hemostasis during treatment
Improves case acceptance and hygiene production

GEDC’s Results – Real ROI

How One DSO Scaled PerioDT System-Wide

Great Expressions Dental Centers piloted PerioDT across offices—starting with a clear protocol and internal procedure code. After just one month, they saw a $70K increase in hygiene production.

Production Growth:

Month 1: +$70K
Month 3: +$200K
Month 6: +$500K

Implementation Tips from GEDC

As part of the implementation of Young PerioDT, Great Expressions Dental Centers focused on empowering hygienists through an Expanded Function Hygiene Model—a concept championed by VP of National Hygiene, Chinyere (Chi Chi) Anigbogu, RDH, MSCH, PhD.

What is an Expanded Function Hygienist?
In this model, hygienists are trained and empowered to:

Evaluate patients more comprehensively for periodontal needs
Initiate and apply adjunctive therapies like PerioDT
Participate in treatment planning and patient education
Influence case acceptance by explaining the clinical value
Use internal procedure codes to help track performance and effectiveness

This approach elevates the hygienist’s role from routine prophylaxis to a clinical driver of periodontal health outcomes. It also increases engagement, autonomy, and contribution to revenue.

Chi Chi Anigbogu, RDH, MSCH, PhD shares how to win clinical and patient buy-in:

Clinical: Easy-to-apply, full-mouth or site-specific. Immediate impact.
Case Acceptance: Use the right language and education to boost uptake.
Profitability: Internal codes help drive reimbursement and usage tracking.

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Ready to Transform Hygiene Protocols?

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Questions? Email: DSOsupport@younginnovations.com

PerioDT Videos

Watch the PerioDT Video Series

Learn how Young® PerioDT® is transforming hygiene protocols with short, easy-to-watch videos featuring clinical leaders and real-world examples from Great Expressions Dental Center.

Introducing PerioDT

How to apply PerioDT

The Importance of Clinical Excellence

Empowering Hygienists as Educators

Innovative Approaches to Periodontal Treatment

Dr. Gupta: PerioDT as a Clinical Solution

Podcast: Revolutionizing Perio Care

Chinyere Anigbogu, RDH, MSCH, PhD

VP of National Hygiene, Great Expressions Dental Centers

Chinyere Anigbogu (Chi Chi), RDH, MSCH, PhD, has over 20 years of clinical experience, graduating in 2000 from Old Dominion University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She went on to receive both her master’s and then her PhD in Business Administration with an emphasis on health care leadership.

She started chairside at GEDC, and her continued desire to educate herself kept her reaching for more opportunities. She was a Regional Hygiene Director and then was promoted to Senior National Hygiene Director after two years. Her commitment to the betterment of the Hygiene profession kept her striving for the best periodontal protocols. She has worked tirelessly to implement several adjuncts within the GEDC perio protocol and give hygienists the ability to achieve positive outcomes for their patients.

A DSO Success Story: Implementing PerioDT® at Scale

What is PerioDT?

Measurable Results That Matter

The Challenge & Opportunity

The Solution – PerioDT

Adjunctive Power Without Complexity

GEDC’s Results – Real ROI

How One DSO Scaled PerioDT System-Wide

Implementation Tips from GEDC

Ready to Transform Hygiene Protocols?

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