Periodontal therapy has traditionally focused heavily on mechanical disruption and removal of calculus—but there is more than deposits within the periodontal pocket. This course introduces desiccation therapy as an adjunctive approach to periodontal care and explores its effects on inflamed pocket tissue, biofilm, and the periodontal environment. Participants will examine the science behind topical desiccation, appropriate clinical applications, and how to incorporate it alongside conventional periodontal instrumentation to support tissue health and treatment outcomes.