WESTERN REGION DENTAL HYGIENISTS SYMPOSIUM COURSES

Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation Essentials

Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly affected dental and dental hygiene practices. Many practitioners are renewing their focus and reliance on hand instrumentation. This course emphasizes best practices to work on moderate to advanced periodontitis patients with essential hand instruments. Recommendations for ideal cassette and instrument selection along with ideas to reinvigorate your hand instrumentation techniques will be discussed. Learn how alternative positions and fulcrums can help you to avoid fatigue and improve effectiveness.

The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly affected dental and dental hygiene practices. Many practitioners are renewing their focus and reliance on hand instrumentation. This course emphasizes best practices to work on moderate to advanced periodontitis patients with essential hand instruments. Recommendations for ideal cassette and instrument selection along with ideas to reinvigorate your hand instrumentation techniques will be discussed. Learn how alternative positions and fulcrums can help you to avoid fatigue and improve effectiveness.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Identify and select the best hand instruments for maintenance and initial therapy.
  • Describe best evaluation techniques before and after scaling.
  • Describe best hand instrumentation techniques for effective ergonomic scaling.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Identify and select the best hand instruments for maintenance and initial therapy.
  • Describe best evaluation techniques before and after scaling.
  • Describe best hand instrumentation techniques for effective ergonomic scaling.

Disrupt, Debride, Detoxify: Implant Maintenance, Home-Care, and Disease Treatment

Susan S. Wingrove BS, RDH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

To prevent peri-implant complications, professional in-office assessment, maintenance, and home-care recommendations are vital. For long-term implant success, clinicians need to detect early signs of implant complications, diagnose any com[1]plications to provide early intervention and be able to provide peri-implant treatments. This course will follow the global healthy implant initiative for ceramic and titanium implants based on Susan’s Clinical White Paper: Long-term prevention of peri-implant complications and textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: First & Second Editions.

To prevent peri-implant complications, professional in-office assessment, maintenance, and home-care recommendations are vital. For long-term implant success, clinicians need to detect early signs of implant complications, diagnose any com[1]plications to provide early intervention and be able to provide peri-implant treatments. This course will follow the global healthy implant initiative for ceramic and titanium implants based on Susan’s Clinical White Paper: Long-term prevention of peri-implant complications and textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: First & Second Editions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Learn the current research protocols, tools, and treatments for the long-term prevention of peri-implant complications.
  • Detect: Put into practice biofilm identification, a five-step protocol to assess & monitor dental implants.
  • Diagnose: Understand early intervention guidelines based on the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) peri-implant soft and hard deficiencies.
  • Treatment: Biofilm-focused titanium and ceramic implant maintenance for all forms of implant-borne restorations/prostheses and early complication treatments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Learn the current research protocols, tools, and treatments for the long-term prevention of peri-implant complications.
  • Detect: Put into practice biofilm identification, a five-step protocol to assess & monitor dental implants.
  • Diagnose: Understand early intervention guidelines based on the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) peri-implant soft and hard deficiencies.
  • Treatment: Biofilm-focused titanium and ceramic implant maintenance for all forms of implant-borne restorations/prostheses and early complication treatments.

The Sky Isn’t Falling! The Profile of HPV Oral Lesions

Sherri M. Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The mere mention of HPV can strike fear in the hearts of dental clients. Oral lesions associated with human papillomavirus infection are of great significance to the dental community and their diagnosis prompts many questions and concerns from patients. Responsible for a variety of lesions in the oral cavity, it behoves the dental community to be knowledgeable about those of both low- and high-risk HPV subtypes. This course will present the various oral manifestations of HPV including squamous papilloma, focal epithelial hyperplasia (Heck’s disease), condyloma acuminatum, verruca vulgaris and HPV induced oropharyngeal cancer. Many images presented are from the presenter’s personal collection of lesion images accumulated over a 39-year dental career. Clinical appearance and treatment options will be included for each lesion, with a discussion concerning lesions to include in the differential diagnoses. Engaging patients in a dialogue about HPV lesions, especially concerning the link with oropharyngeal cancer will also be discussed.

The mere mention of HPV can strike fear in the hearts of dental clients. Oral lesions associated with human papillomavirus infection are of great significance to the dental community and their diagnosis prompts many questions and concerns from patients. Responsible for a variety of lesions in the oral cavity, it behoves the dental community to be knowledgeable about those of both low- and high-risk HPV subtypes. This course will present the various oral manifestations of HPV including squamous papilloma, focal epithelial hyperplasia (Heck’s disease), condyloma acuminatum, verruca vulgaris and HPV induced oropharyngeal cancer. Many images presented are from the presenter’s personal collection of lesion images accumulated over a 39-year dental career. Clinical appearance and treatment options will be included for each lesion, with a discussion concerning lesions to include in the differential diagnoses. Engaging patients in a dialogue about HPV lesions, especially concerning the link with oropharyngeal cancer will also be discussed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • List the HPV subtypes associated with various HPV oral lesions.
  • Describe the clinical appearance of various HPV oral lesions.
  • Discuss treatment options for HPV oral lesions.
  • List oral lesions included in a differential diagnosis for HPV oral lesions.
  • Discuss HPV’s role in oropharyngeal cancer.
  • Describe strategies for communicating information about HPV lesions to patients

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • List the HPV subtypes associated with various HPV oral lesions.
  • Describe the clinical appearance of various HPV oral lesions.
  • Discuss treatment options for HPV oral lesions.
  • List oral lesions included in a differential diagnosis for HPV oral lesions.
  • Discuss HPV’s role in oropharyngeal cancer.
  • Describe strategies for communicating information about HPV lesions to patients

Periodontal Disease and Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. The Truth About Their Relationships

Claire Jeong, MS, RDH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

5 million people in the United States are affected by dementia and this number is rising every year. While the science behind this mental condition is still developing, many articles suggest a link between dementia and periodontal disease. But how are the two diseases related? You may have seen punchlines such as “Take care of your oral health and prevent dementia.” Or “chronic periodontitis leads to brain inflammation, fewer brain cells, and more amyloid-beta (plaque found in tissues in patients with Alzheimer’s disease)”. Those simplified interpretations are dangerous! We know about the oral-systemic link and studies found associations between periodontitis and dementia. The two topics are being studied, and the advancement in science now gives a lot more information than we knew 10 years ago. In this course, we will take an evidence-based approach to understand how Periodontal disease and dementia/Alzheimer’s disease are related.

5 million people in the United States are affected by dementia and this number is rising every year. While the science behind this mental condition is still developing, many articles suggest a link between dementia and periodontal disease. But how are the two diseases related? You may have seen punchlines such as “Take care of your oral health and prevent dementia.” Or “chronic periodontitis leads to brain inflammation, fewer brain cells, and more amyloid-beta (plaque found in tissues in patients with Alzheimer’s disease)”. Those simplified interpretations are dangerous! We know about the oral-systemic link and studies found associations between periodontitis and dementia. The two topics are being studied, and the advancement in science now gives a lot more information than we knew 10 years ago. In this course, we will take an evidence-based approach to understand how Periodontal disease and dementia/Alzheimer’s disease are related.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • In our course, we will use many articles, from clinical trials to systematic reviews to provide you with the most scientific findings that may impact the dental professional.
  • We will discover the suggested mechanisms that potentially explain the association between the two diseases, including periodontal pathogens,
    inflammatory mediators, vascular changes, etc.
  • In the end, we will summarize the findings and create a list of takeaways the dental professionals can take to the practice and implement immediately.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • In our course, we will use many articles, from clinical trials to systematic reviews to provide you with the most scientific findings that may impact the dental professional.
  • We will discover the suggested mechanisms that potentially explain the association between the two diseases, including periodontal pathogens,
    inflammatory mediators, vascular changes, etc.
  • In the end, we will summarize the findings and create a list of takeaways the dental professionals can take to the practice and implement immediately.

LECTURE: Complementary and Alternative Local Anesthesia Part-1

Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

To deliver optimal dentistry in a gentle, pain-free manner the value of alternative treatment strategies must be considered from all perspectives. Expand your pain management perspective beyond basic manual techniques. Computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) devices & techniques can enhance both clinician and patient comfort. This course and workshop merge clinical experience with current technology to achieve positive pain control outcomes. The focus will be on CCLAD alternatives to common manual injection syringes and techniques while leveraging anatomical advantages of “short needle IA”, “high IA block”, and “retromandibular” deliver techniques

To deliver optimal dentistry in a gentle, pain-free manner the value of alternative treatment strategies must be considered from all perspectives. Expand your pain management perspective beyond basic manual techniques. Computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) devices & techniques can enhance both clinician and patient comfort. This course and workshop merge clinical experience with current technology to achieve positive pain control outcomes. The focus will be on CCLAD alternatives to common manual injection syringes and techniques while leveraging anatomical advantages of “short needle IA”, “high IA block”, and “retromandibular” deliver techniques

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Understand current CCLAD devices available in North America
  • Consider potential ergonomic risks associated with manual syringes and how CCLAD techniques can minimize these.
  • Translate common manual techniques to CCLAD injections.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Understand current CCLAD devices available in North America
  • Consider potential ergonomic risks associated with manual syringes and how CCLAD techniques can minimize these.
  • Translate common manual techniques to CCLAD injections.

Focus 2022: CCLAD Devices & Techniques Lecture* (1.5 hrs) *Participants must attend Part-1 (pre-lecture) to participate in the Hands-on-Workshop (Part-2).

INFECTION PREVENTION – CLOSE TO PERFECTION What’s Required for Regulation Compliance

Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course, which can be specifically tailored to a state or province, will provide current information and guidelines for the safe treatment of patients and the protection of dental professionals. Infection Control recommendations and guidelines from OSAP, IPAC, CDC and various state, as well as provincial resources, will be presented and discussed. Infection control review with the office team aids in follow-through in the office on a day-to-day basis as well as the development of office systems. Each participant will leave with a wealth of references to utilize in the establishment of office protocols. Let’s talk about what the recommendations/guidelines advise should be done then evaluate what we are currently doing!

This course, which can be specifically tailored to a state or province, will provide current information and guidelines for the safe treatment of patients and the protection of dental professionals. Infection Control recommendations and guidelines from OSAP, IPAC, CDC and various state, as well as provincial resources, will be presented and discussed. Infection control review with the office team aids in follow-through in the office on a day-to-day basis as well as the development of office systems. Each participant will leave with a wealth of references to utilize in the establishment of office protocols. Let’s talk about what the recommendations/guidelines advise should be done then evaluate what we are currently doing!

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Recognize the specific requirements and how they can be incorporated into everyday practice
  • Differentiate the guidelines for various sterilization processes; hand washing and patient protection
  • Demonstrate effective cleaning and disinfectant techniques in the operatory
  • Distinguish what changes are necessary for your office setting

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Recognize the specific requirements and how they can be incorporated into everyday practice
  • Differentiate the guidelines for various sterilization processes; hand washing and patient protection
  • Demonstrate effective cleaning and disinfectant techniques in the operatory
  • Distinguish what changes are necessary for your office setting

NOTE: 2- hour course/CE creditapprovedproviderby Dental Board of CA for MandatoryCourse

Providing Care in a Marijuana Legal World

Heather Rogers, BSDH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a practitioner? This course will discuss treatment modalities of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll talk about how to make common-sense decisions on a topic that has become our new normal. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.

Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a practitioner? This course will discuss treatment modalities of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll talk about how to make common-sense decisions on a topic that has become our new normal. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Review how patients are using marijuana for medicine and recreation.
  • Discuss the myths and truths of medical and recreational marijuana use.
  • Learn the verbal skills to discuss the effects of marijuana use on the dentition and oral tissue.
  • Understand the contraindications in providing dentistry to patients using marijuana in a medical or recreational manor

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Review how patients are using marijuana for medicine and recreation.
  • Discuss the myths and truths of medical and recreational marijuana use.
  • Learn the verbal skills to discuss the effects of marijuana use on the dentition and oral tissue.
  • Understand the contraindications in providing dentistry to patients using marijuana in a medical or recreational manor

Interdisciplinary Treatment – What’s The Role of the Dental Hygienist?

Arvie Malik, BSDH, RDH, RDHAP

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This presentation will allow the clinician a better understanding of how the hygienists’ role plays an integral part in getting the patient ready to accept treatment, as they are simultaneously getting the patients foundational oral health improved. Patient treatment will be highlighted that illustrates a system currently used in a Prosthodontic office in Newport Beach, California.

This presentation will allow the clinician a better understanding of how the hygienists’ role plays an integral part in getting the patient ready to accept treatment, as they are simultaneously getting the patients foundational oral health improved. Patient treatment will be highlighted that illustrates a system currently used in a Prosthodontic office in Newport Beach, California.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  •  Capitalizing on the tools to educate the patient in understanding their current oral health status
  • Navigating the flow from the new patient examination through the end of the treatment phase
  • Managing the maintenance phase

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  •  Capitalizing on the tools to educate the patient in understanding their current oral health status
  • Navigating the flow from the new patient examination through the end of the treatment phase
  • Managing the maintenance phase

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

Lynn Atkinson, RDH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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 ad[1]vantages over traditional surgical and therapeutic techniques including less pain, faster healing, preciseness, and bacterial reduction. Some of the most used diode laser procedures in the hygiene department are Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR), Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT), Haemostasis, and the treatment of oral lesions (aphthous ulcers, herpetic lesions, denture sores, etc). This course will introduce 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 ad[1]vantages over traditional surgical and therapeutic techniques including less pain, faster healing, preciseness, and bacterial reduction. Some of the most used diode laser procedures in the hygiene department are Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR), Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT), Haemostasis, and the treatment of oral lesions (aphthous ulcers, herpetic lesions, denture sores, etc). This course will introduce 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 used in the hygiene department
  • Understand the laser device, settings, and capabilities
  • Describe tips and techniques to achieve the best results with your patients
  • Discuss strategies for communicating and educating patients about lasers

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

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

WESTERN REGION DENTAL HYGIENISTS SYMPOSIUM HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Talk to Me! A Behavior Style Workshop

Heather Rogers, BSDH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This hilarious two-hour workshop investigates four basic behaviors that people exhibit consistently throughout their day. Through an interactive workshop, people will discover the four behaviors and learn how to build excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients. I highly recommend all of the office coming along to have a great time and learn a little about themselves and others.

This hilarious two-hour workshop investigates four basic behaviors that people exhibit consistently throughout their day. Through an interactive workshop, people will discover the four behaviors and learn how to build excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients. I highly recommend all of the office coming along to have a great time and learn a little about themselves and others.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  •  Identify YOUR own personal behavioral style within the first hour of instruction.
  • Discuss ways to determine patient’s behavior styles
  • Learn the verbal skills for the entire team to speak more effectively with patients regarding their comfort level based on their communication style.
  • Discover how learning your own personal communication style can benefit you to interact more effectively with their family and friends.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Identify YOUR own personal behavioral style within the first hour of instruction.
  • Discuss ways to determine patient’s behavior styles
  • Learn the verbal skills for the entire team to speak more effectively with patients regarding their comfort level based on their communication style.
  • Discover how learning your own personal communication style can benefit you to interact more effectively with their family and friends.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: Complementary and Alterna- tive Local Anesthesia Part-2

Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Presented as Part-2 to the lecture session “Complementary and Alternative Local Anesthesia Part-1”, in this multi-station, hands-on practicum will provide participants opportunities to explore ergonomic and technique differences between manual syringes and CCLAD delivery devices. Experiential learning will be facilitated with the use of simulators, participants will be able to animate technique and ergonomic principles hands-on. Mentors will address: 3 CCLADs currently available in North America.

Presented as Part-2 to the lecture session “Complementary and Alternative Local Anesthesia Part-1”, in this multi-station, hands-on practicum will provide participants opportunities to explore ergonomic and technique differences between manual syringes and CCLAD delivery devices. Experiential learning will be facilitated with the use of simulators, participants will be able to animate technique and ergonomic principles hands-on. Mentors will address: 3 CCLADs currently available in North America.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Contrast manual vs CCLAD devices
  • Experience ergonomic differences between manual syringes and CCLAD devices
  • Contrast manual vs CCLAD techniques to improve clinician ergonomics and patient comfort
  • Experience technique differences between manual syringes and CCLAD devices
  • Update basic injection techniques using simulation tools

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Contrast manual vs CCLAD devices
  • Experience ergonomic differences between manual syringes and CCLAD devices
  • Contrast manual vs CCLAD techniques to improve clinician ergonomics and patient comfort
  • Experience technique differences between manual syringes and CCLAD devices
  • Update basic injection techniques using simulation tools

FOCUS 2022:CCLAD Devices & Techniques Hands-on Workshop* 1 hr. Limit 2 – per
session (2 sessions- repeat) *This course has a pre-requisite – participants must
attend Part-1 (pre-lecture) to participate in the Hands-on-Workshop (Part-2).

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

Lynn Atkinson, RDH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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 the 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 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 the 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 porcine jaw. 3 hours of CE.

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

LECTURE: Part I – Burnished Calculus: How to Avoid It, How to Remove It & 2022 Update on Advanced Instrumentation (On-Demand Webinar only)

Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS

COURSE DESCRIPTION (On-Demand May 11-25 OR September 1-15, 2022):

Detecting and removing tenacious, burnished calculus is one of the most frustrating and challenging tasks we face. Anna Pattison discusses this problem, the common errors that cause it and the best techniques to remove it. This 2022 update for dentists and dental hygienists includes new hand instruments and ultrasonic tips for moderate to advanced periodontitis and implants. New videos demonstrate alternative fulcrums, new instruments, and advanced techniques. Mini-bladed titanium hand instruments and ultrasonic implant tips will be shown along with Bonus Sessions on subgingival air polishing, subgingival irrigation, periodontal endoscopy.

Detecting and removing tenacious, burnished calculus is one of the most frustrating and challenging tasks we face. Anna Pattison discusses this problem, the common errors that cause it and the best techniques to remove it. This 2022 update for dentists and dental hygienists includes new hand instruments and ultrasonic tips for moderate to advanced periodontitis and implants. New videos demonstrate alternative fulcrums, new instruments, and advanced techniques. Mini-bladed titanium hand instruments and ultrasonic implant tips will be shown along with Bonus Sessions on subgingival air polishing, subgingival irrigation, periodontal endoscopy. 8 Hours of CE

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Describe the objectives of periodontal debridement
  • Identify the causes of burnished calculus by hand and ultrasonic instrumentation.
  • Identify the best hand instruments, beveled ultrasonic tips and techniques for removal of burnished calculus.
  • Recognize the design, indications and sequence for use of universal curets, new types of Gracey curets, mini-bladed Gracey curets, new sickles, diamond coated instruments, furcation curets, and various types of implant instruments
  • Describe the differences between magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonic devices and tips for periodontal and implant scaling
  • Recognize the indications for new operator positions and extraoral, opposite arch or other alternative fulcrums
  • Discuss the efficacy of subgingival air polishing, subgingival irrigation, and periodontal endoscope

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Describe the objectives of periodontal debridement
  • Identify the causes of burnished calculus by hand and ultrasonic instrumentation.
  • Identify the best hand instruments, beveled ultrasonic tips and techniques for removal of burnished calculus.
  • Recognize the design, indications and sequence for use of universal curets, new types of Gracey curets, mini-bladed Gracey curets, new sickles, diamond coated instruments, furcation curets, and various types of implant instruments
  • Describe the differences between magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonic devices and tips for periodontal and implant scaling
  • Recognize the indications for new operator positions and extraoral, opposite arch or other alternative fulcrums
  • Discuss the efficacy of subgingival air polishing, subgingival irrigation, and periodontal endoscope

HANDS-ON: Part II - Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation Hands-On Workshop on Periodontal Typodonts* (Live In-person Course)

Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS

COURSE DESCRIPTION (Prerequisite Course):

This full-day laboratory course for dentists and dental hygienists is designed to enhance your periodontal instrumentation skills, enabling you to treat patients with greater confidence. This intensive hands-on experience features continuous TV demonstration and videos by Anna Pattison plus a team of experienced instructors attentive to individualized instruction throughout the day. Advance instrumentation techniques are taught on periodontal typodonts using sickles, universal curets, Rigid Gracey curets, After-Fives, Mini-Fives, Micro-Minis, Gracey Curvettes, Pattison Gracey Lite curets, Diamond curets and furcation curets. Extraoral, reinforced, cross-arch and opposite-arch fulcrums are incorporated into innovative approaches for furcations, line angles and deep, narrow pockets. Sharpening with the aid of a videotape, root planing exercises and root morphology review utilizing extracted teeth are also included

This full-day laboratory course for dentists and dental hygienists is designed to enhance your periodontal instrumentation skills, enabling you to treat patients with greater confidence. This intensive hands-on experience features continuous TV demonstration and videos by Anna Pattison plus a team of experienced instructors attentive to individualized instruction throughout the day. Advanced instrumentation techniques are taught on periodontal typodonts using sickles, universal curets, Rigid Gracey curets, After-Fives, Mini-Fives, Micro-Minis, Gracey Curvettes, Pattison Gracey Lite curets, Diamond curets and furcation curets. Extraoral, reinforced, cross-arch and opposite-arch fulcrums are incorporated into innovative approaches for furcations, line angles and deep, narrow pockets. Sharpening with the aid of a videotape, root planing exercises and root morphology review utilizing extracted teeth are also included. 8 hours of CE

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Describe the characteristics of a proper fit for gloves
  • Demonstrate close overlapping strokes on an extracted tooth with a Gracey curet
  • Recognize the design, indications and sequence for use of universal curets, Gracey curets, mini-bladed and Micro-mini-bladed Gracey curets, Pattison Gracey Lite curets, sickle scalers, files, furcation curets and diamond coated instruments
  • Demonstrate the use of universal curets, Gracey curets, mini-bladed and Micro-mini-bladed Gracey curets, Pattison Gracey Lite curets, sickle scalers, files, furcation curets and diamond coated instruments on a periodontal typodont
  • Demonstrate techniques for scaling maxillary and mandibular furcations
  • Demonstrate intraoral, finger-on-finger, extraoral, opposite arch and reinforced fulcrums

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Describe the characteristics of a proper fit for gloves
  • Demonstrate close overlapping strokes on an extracted tooth with a Gracey curet
  • Recognize the design, indications and sequence for use of universal curets, Gracey curets, mini-bladed and Micro-mini-bladed Gracey curets, Pattison Gracey Lite curets, sickle scalers, files, furcation curets and diamond coated instruments
  • Demonstrate the use of universal curets, Gracey curets, mini-bladed and Micro-mini-bladed Gracey curets, Pattison Gracey Lite curets, sickle scalers, files, furcation curets and diamond coated instruments on a periodontal typodont
  • Demonstrate techniques for scaling maxillary and mandibular furcations
  • Demonstrate intraoral, finger-on-finger, extraoral, opposite arch and reinforced fulcrums

PREREQUISITE: WEBINAR ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE HANDS-ON WORKSHOP (Course Title: “Burnished Calculus: How to Avoid It, How to Remove it & Update on Advanced Instrumentation” – taken anytime between 2020 – 2022)

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