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This paper is to present a case of a diabetes patient with severe generalized chronic periodontitis. Communication with a hygienist (who explained the disease condition of periodontitis and the need of treatment with clinical data i.e. the results of history taking, X-ray images, intraoral photographs, and periodontal examinations) helped the patient develop an interest in his oral health, and as a result patient became cooperative in learning and improving self-care and continuation of treatment. With this background, initial periodontal treatment led to drastic improvement in this periodontal condition. Currently, the patient’s diabetes has stabilized to a degree where daily life is almost unaffected by the disease, and he has recovered a sense of joy in eating. From this case, I reassured the importance of team approach in dental care as well as initial periodontal therapy and continuation of maintenance care.
