Online Registration

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

SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Registration & Exhibits
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Lynn Atkinson
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Break & Exhibits
10:00 am – 10:30 am
William Paveletz
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch & Exhibits
12:30 pm -1:30 pm
Heather Rogers
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Lynn Atkinson – 3 hr. Hands-On Workshop

(3 hr. Workshop $149 • Lecture & Workshop – Members $189 – Non-Members $199)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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

LECTURE: Diode Lasers Used 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 with no contraindications. Some of the most commonly used Diode laser procedures in the hygiene department are 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 with no contraindications. Some of the most commonly used Diode laser procedures in the hygiene department are 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 RDH has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. She graduated from Cypress College, California with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her passion for utilizing technology while delivering the highest quality of patient care keeps her practicing four days a week as the Clinical Hygiene Director for a high-performing, patient-oriented dental practice in Mission Viejo, California. Lynn lectures and provides clinical, hands-on training to dental professionals on successfully incorporating lasers and other adjunctive therapies into their protocols. For the past several years, Lynn has been a speaker at numerous conferences across the nation, speaking on a variety of topics. She lectures locally in addition to her hands-on courses, has authored several published articles and has been a guest speaker on industry audio media platforms, enjoyed nationwide. Lynn is an active member and participant of multiple dental associations and organizations. Lynn is a key opinion leader for several dental manufacturers and companies as well as a speaker and trainer for US EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of Laser Dentistry as Auxiliary Chair, a member of the ALD Speakers Bureau, Education, Conference and Testing Committees. Lynn is the honored recipient of the ALD 2022 Leon Goldman Clinical Excellence Award

About LYNN ATKINSON:

Lynn Atkinson RDH has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. She graduated from Cypress College, California with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her passion for utilizing technology while delivering the highest quality of patient care keeps her practicing four days a week as the Clinical Hygiene Director for a high-performing, patient-oriented dental practice in Mission Viejo, California. Lynn lectures and provides clinical, hands-on training to dental professionals on successfully incorporating lasers and other adjunctive therapies into their protocols. For the past several years, Lynn has been a speaker at numerous conferences across the nation, speaking on a variety of topics. She lectures locally in addition to her hands-on courses, has authored several published articles and has been a guest speaker on industry audio media platforms, enjoyed nationwide. Lynn is an active member and participant of multiple dental associations and organizations. Lynn is a key opinion leader for several dental manufacturers and companies as well as a speaker and trainer for US EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Academy of Laser Dentistry as Auxiliary Chair, a member of the ALD Speakers Bureau, Education, Conference and Testing Committees. Lynn is the honored recipient of the ALD 2022 Leon Goldman Clinical Excellence Award

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

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

COURSE BY LYNN ATKINSON, RDH :

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.

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

3 Hour Workshop
$149 Lecture & Workshop
For Members $189
For Non-Members $199

“Brushing The Ones, You Want To Keep” Educating The Aging Population About Their Need for Improving Oral Health Care.

Dr. William Paveletz, DMD
DR. WILLIAM PAVELETZ, DMD

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Dental statistics show today’s “senior” dental patients are a growing part of a dental practice. For some dental staff, these patients are a joy and others a challenge to treat. “Senior patients” have a different outlook regarding dentistry than their parents. This expanding group do not believe they have to lose their teeth to the aging process. Many have the financial means to invest in their dental treatment but need to be educated in the advantages of different treatment available to them. In addition, the dentist and their staff need to navigate through a series of medical conditions, medication therapies and personal needs of this senior demographic to assure their best possible dental care.

Dental statistics show today’s “senior” dental patients are a growing part of a dental practice. For some dental staff, these patients are a joy and others a challenge to treat. “Senior patients” have a different outlook regarding dentistry than their parents. This expanding group do not believe they have to lose their teeth to the aging process. Many have the financial means to invest in their dental treatment but need to be educated in the advantages of different treatment available to them. In addition, the dentist and their staff need to navigate through a series of medical conditions, medication therapies and personal needs of this senior demographic to assure their best possible dental care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Explain the implication of common chronic disease on geriatric oral health.
  • Understand different techniques and products to your patient so they will be more likely to accept restorative and preventive procedures.
  • Describe how various improvements to current dental products can improve the patient’s oral health

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Explain the implication of common chronic disease on geriatric oral health.
  • Understand different techniques and products to your patient so they will be more likely to accept restorative and preventive procedures.
  • Describe how various improvements to current dental products can improve the patient’s oral health

About WILLIAM PAVELETZ:

Dr. William Paveletz, DMD, is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon receiving his DMD degree he completed a one-year general practice residency at University of Pittsburgh and continued studying prosthetics at the Graduate Department of Pittsburgh Dental School. Currently he is VOCO’s North America Clinical Directors of Continuing Education. He lecturers nationally / internationally to dental retailers, dental societies, and teaching institutions. Dr. Paveletz has been published in various dental trade publications regarding temporization techniques with dental implants, treating geriatric patients and fluoridation usage in adolescences. He has a true passion for preventative and restorative dentistry with an emphasis on biocompatibility and holistic dentistry. His hands-on workshops focus on topics ranging from dental coding and billing, hygiene, esthetic dentistry, fixed and removable prosthetics, and Nano and ORMOCER® technologies.

About WILLIAM PAVELETZ:

Dr. William Paveletz, DMD, is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon receiving his DMD degree he completed a one-year general practice residency at University of Pittsburgh and continued studying prosthetics at the Graduate Department of Pittsburgh Dental School. Currently he is VOCO’s North America Clinical Directors of Continuing Education. He lecturers nationally / internationally to dental retailers, dental societies, and teaching institutions. Dr. Paveletz has been published in various dental trade publications regarding temporization techniques with dental implants, treating geriatric patients and fluoridation usage in adolescences. He has a true passion for preventative and restorative dentistry with an emphasis on biocompatibility and holistic dentistry. His hands-on workshops focus on topics ranging from dental coding and billing, hygiene, esthetic dentistry, fixed and removable prosthetics, and Nano and ORMOCER® technologies.

How to Manage the Diabetic Patient-From Oral Implications to Medical Emergencies

Heather Rogers, BSDH
HEATHER ROGERS, BSDH

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This class discusses the definition, signs and symptoms, equipment, medication, and treatment modalities for diabetic patients. It also covers the implications involved with this ever-increasing condition and what we can do as practitioners to help treat these clients safely and effectively. The course will also discuss the physical and oral manifestations along with medical emergencies that can arise in the office with our diabetic patients.

This class discusses the definition, signs and symptoms, equipment, medication, and treatment modalities for diabetic patients. It also covers the implications involved with this ever-increasing condition and what we can do as practitioners to help treat these clients safely and effectively. The course will also discuss the physical and oral manifestations along with medical emergencies that can arise in the office with our diabetic patients.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Define diabetes
  • Describe the physiology of diabetes
  • Describe physical and oral manifestations
  • Discuss the different drugs and treatments including bariatric surgery
  • Introduce the proper standard of care for the diabetic patient including comprehensive health history

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Define diabetes
  • Describe the physiology of diabetes
  • Describe physical and oral manifestations
  • Discuss the different drugs and treatments including bariatric surgery
  • Introduce the proper standard of care for the diabetic patient including comprehensive health history

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, and infection control.

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, and infection control.

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3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Online Registration

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