Online Registration

Six (6) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022
Registration & Exhibits
8:00am – 8:30am
Lynn Atkinson
8:30am – 10:30am
Break & Exhibits
10:30am – 11:00am
Tricia Osuna
11:00am – 1:00pm
Lunch & Exhibits
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Heather Rogers
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Lynn Atkinson (3 Hr. Workshop) – Cost $99.00.
1:30pm – 4:30pm
30 minute Lunch
1:00pm – 1:30pm

Six (6) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.

LET’S GET LASER FOCUSED! Diode Lasers in the Hygiene Practice

LYNN ATKINSON, RDH
LYNN ATKINSON, RDH

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The Diode laser has become the most utilized laser in dentistry today, especially in the hygiene department. Diode lasers are soft-tissue lasers that have many advantages over traditional surgical and therapeutic techniques including less pain, faster healing and preciseness, bacterial reduction, along no contraindications. Some of the most commonly used Diode laser procedures in the hygiene department is Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR), Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT), hemostasis, and the treatment of oral lesions (aphthous ulcers/herpetic lesions), This course will present common diode laser procedures, techniques used in the hygiene department, and how to incorporate lasers into your practice.

The Diode laser has become the most utilized laser in dentistry today, especially in the hygiene department. Diode lasers are soft-tissue lasers that have many advantages over traditional surgical and therapeutic techniques including less pain, faster healing and preciseness, bacterial reduction, along no contraindications. Some of the most commonly used Diode laser procedures in the hygiene department is Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR), Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT), hemostasis, and the treatment of oral lesions (aphthous ulcers/herpetic lesions), This course will present common diode laser procedures, techniques used in the hygiene department, and how to incorporate lasers into your practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Identify the laser procedures and benefits most commonly used in the hygiene department
  • Understand the laser device and settings
  • Discuss tips and techniques to get the best results with your patients
  • Describe strategies for communicating and educating patients about lasers

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Identify the laser procedures and benefits most commonly used in the hygiene department
  • Understand the laser device and settings
  • Discuss tips and techniques to get the best results with your patients
  • Describe strategies for communicating and educating patients about lasers

About LYNN ATKINSON:

Lynn Atkinson has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 30 years. She graduated from Cypress College with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1989 and was fortunate enough to be a part of several dental teams that incorporated state of the art technology. Since obtaining the Associate Fellowship Certification through the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) in 1996, Lynn has been actively applying the use of dental lasers in hygiene on a daily basis. Lynn went on to achieve the Standard Proficiency Certification through the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) in 2013 and the Advanced Proficiency Certification Parts I and II in 2019. Lynn is currently practising four days a week and is also training hygienists, doctors, and team members on the use of lasers along with strategies to incorporate dental lasers into their protocol with her company, Laser Focused Hygiene. Lynn is an active member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Dental Hygiene Association, the California Dental Hygiene Association and is the Hygiene Member on the Biolase Advisory Board. Lynn serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of Laser Dentistry as Auxiliary Chair and is involved in the testing committee

About LYNN ATKINSON:

Lynn Atkinson has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 30 years. She graduated from Cypress College with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1989 and was fortunate enough to be a part of several dental teams that incorporated state of the art technology. Since obtaining the Associate Fellowship Certification through the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) in 1996, Lynn has been actively applying the use of dental lasers in hygiene on a daily basis. Lynn went on to achieve the Standard Proficiency Certification through the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) in 2013 and the Advanced Proficiency Certification Parts I and II in 2019. Lynn is currently practising four days a week and is also training hygienists, doctors, and team members on the use of lasers along with strategies to incorporate dental lasers into their protocol with her company, Laser Focused Hygiene. Lynn is an active member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Dental Hygiene Association, the California Dental Hygiene Association and is the Hygiene Member on the Biolase Advisory Board. Lynn serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of Laser Dentistry as Auxiliary Chair and is involved in the testing committee

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: Diode Lasers Used in the Hygiene Practice

BY LYNN ATKINSON:-

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

The Diode laser has become the most utilized laser in dentistry today, especially in the hygiene department. This course will give you hands-on techniques used in hygiene practice. Mechanisms, safety, tips, and protocols will be reviewed, and attendees will have an opportunity to demonstrate the use of the lasers for Laser Bacterial Reduction, Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Hemostasis, and Aphthous Ulcers/Herpetic lesions on the porcine jaw.

The Diode laser has become the most utilized laser in dentistry today, especially in the hygiene department. This course will give you hands-on techniques used in hygiene practice. Mechanisms, safety, tips, and protocols will be reviewed, and attendees will have an opportunity to demonstrate the use of the lasers for Laser Bacterial Reduction, Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, Hemostasis, and Aphthous Ulcers/Herpetic lesions on the porcine jaw.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Operate the laser device understanding basic biologic interactions
  • Demonstrate competency in using the laser with hygiene procedures
  • Understand the difference in the procedures of Laser Bacterial Reduction and Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy
  • Utilize and understand the laser safety protocols
  • Understand the laser device, tips, and settings

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Operate the laser device understanding basic biologic interactions
  • Demonstrate competency in using the laser with hygiene procedures
  • Understand the difference in the procedures of Laser Bacterial Reduction and Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy
  • Utilize and understand the laser safety protocols
  • Understand the laser device, tips, and settings

NOTE: This is not a laser certification course.
3 Hr. Workshop $99

CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND IMPROVE YOUR OUTCOMES An Update on Protocols, Products and Treatment Options

Tricia Osuna Picture Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH NO PAIN, THEIR GAIN
TRICIA OSUNA, RDH, BSDH, FAADH

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Updated protocols assist us in determining our patient’s specific needs. As we move towards a more collaborative profession, we need to embrace these updates to identify those needs. We are presented with continuous challenges of new advances in products and technology and their use in dentistry and are in need information to determine when and how to add them into our armamentaria. As professionals providing health services, our perception of product use along with protocols needs to be discussed with our team as well as the interdisciplinary refer- rals we have. The process of care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation) requires a comprehension of protocols, products and treatment options and how they are to be utilized.

Updated protocols assist us in determining our patient’s specific needs. As we move towards a more collaborative profession, we need to embrace these updates to identify those needs. We are presented with continuous challenges of new advances in products and technology and their use in dentistry and are in need information to determine when and how to add them into our armamentaria. As professionals providing health services, our perception of product use along with protocols needs to be discussed with our team as well as the interdisciplinary refer- rals we have. The process of care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation) requires a comprehension of protocols, products and treatment options and how they are to be utilized.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Modify diagnosis assistance with the team and rationale for changes in assessment forms and diagnostic tools
  • Distinguish which new-to-market products should be brought into your practice
  • Integrate materials and products for a variety of uses in the dental office from infection control, dental hygiene therapy, oral cancer screening, patient communication and instrumentation
  • Develop effective communication with patients and assist in the business of the dental practice
  • Formulate strategies that incorporate efficiency in patient treatment for more productive scheduling

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Modify diagnosis assistance with the team and rationale for changes in assessment forms and diagnostic tools
  • Distinguish which new-to-market products should be brought into your practice
  • Integrate materials and products for a variety of uses in the dental office from infection control, dental hygiene therapy, oral cancer screening, patient communication and instrumentation
  • Develop effective communication with patients and assist in the business of the dental practice
  • Formulate strategies that incorporate efficiency in patient treatment for more productive scheduling

About TRICIA OSUNA:

Tricia Osuna, BSDH, RDH, FAADH is a University of Southern California graduate, Past President of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene and California Dental Hygienists’ Association. Tricia is in her 44th year as a dental hygienist, with many of those as a clinician. She shares her experiences with her audiences in a humorous and enlightening presentation experience. Ms Osuna is a lifelong CDHA/ ADHA member and a previous member of the Dental Board of California. She is a Founding Member of the American Board of Facial Esthetics. Licensed in both California and New York, her experiences traverse the dental hygiene arena in a unique way spanning a variety of roles including Consultant, Clinician, Educator, International Presenter, Author, Mentor as well as owner of Professional Insights, Inc.

About TRICIA OSUNA:

Tricia Osuna, BSDH, RDH, FAADH is a University of Southern California graduate, Past President of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene and California Dental Hygienists’ Association. Tricia is in her 44th year as a dental hygienist, with many of those as a clinician. She shares her experiences with her audiences in a humorous and enlightening presentation experience. Ms Osuna is a lifelong CDHA/ ADHA member and a previous member of the Dental Board of California. She is a Founding Member of the American Board of Facial Esthetics. Licensed in both California and New York, her experiences traverse the dental hygiene arena in a unique way spanning a variety of roles including Consultant, Clinician, Educator, International Presenter, Author, Mentor as well as owner of Professional Insights, Inc.

An Infection Control Update for the Dental Professional Including COVID Updates

Heather Rogers, BSDH
Dr HEATHER M ROGERS, BSDH

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This two-hour course will discuss the Centres for Disease Control Guidelines for Dentistry and subsequent COVID updates regarding proper infection control standards and recommendations.

This two-hour course will discuss the Centres for Disease Control Guidelines for Dentistry and subsequent COVID updates regarding proper infection control standards and recommendations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Review the Centers for Disease Control infection control guidelines with the latest COVID updates
  • Demonstrate how to avoid cross contamination in your practice
  • Concentrate on safe implementation of practices that protect you, personnel, and your patients

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Review the Centers for Disease Control infection control guidelines with the latest COVID updates
  • Demonstrate how to avoid cross contamination in your practice
  • Concentrate on safe implementation of practices that protect you, personnel, and your patients

About HEATHER ROGERS:

Heather M. Rogers began her career in dental hygiene in 1999 when she graduated from the College of Southern Nevada.  She has worked in prosthodontics, periodontics, and general dentistry.  Heather discovered her love for presenting educational courses while achieving her bachelor’s degree and being involved with her professional association. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2010 and is currently providing continuing education for professionals in communications, diabetes, implant maintenance, probiotics, infection control and marijuana.

About HEATHER ROGERS:

Heather M. Rogers began her career in dental hygiene in 1999 when she graduated from the College of Southern Nevada.  She has worked in prosthodontics, periodontics, and general dentistry.  Heather discovered her love for presenting educational courses while achieving her bachelor’s degree and being involved with her professional association. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2010 and is currently providing continuing education for professionals in communications, diabetes, implant maintenance, probiotics, infection control and marijuana.

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Six (6) hours of continuing education credit will be provided

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