Online Registration

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

SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 18, 2023
Registration & Exhibits
7:30am – 8:00am
W. Peter Nordland
8:00am – 9:30am
Break & Exhibits
9:30am – 10:00am
Lynn Atkinson
10:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Tricia Osuna
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Break & Exhibits
3:00pm – 3:15pm
Heather Rogers
3:15pm – 4:45pm
Lynn Atkinson – 3 hr. Hands-On – $149
2:00pm – 5:00pm

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

Periodontal Plastic Surgery to Assist the Entire Restorative Team

W. PETER NORDLAND, DMD, MS
W. PETER NORDLAND, DMD, MS

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

If you purchase a painting and the picture frame is broken, no matter how much you appreciate the picture, you will still focus on the blemish instead of having total appreciation for the artwork. Similarly, if you perform ideal restorative dentistry but there are detractors in the final outcome, the case will be compromised. Periodontal Plastic Surgery can be a powerful tool to help achieve more ideal outcomes through new regenerative procedures allowing the restorative team to improve otherwise compromised treatment outcomes. Periodontal Plastic Surgery can put back the missing pieces of a compromised smile and achieve case acceptance, create the most ideal outcomes and satisfied patient expectations. Some procedures are simple and others very involved, but the benefit of teamwork has the potential ability to achieve results previously thought impossible. This program will highlight the perio-restorative interdisciplinary possibilities and it is highly recommended that the restorative dentist attends this program together with the team periodontist to cement realistic, doable treatment modalities and incorporate these concepts for the most ideal treatment outcomes.

If you purchase a painting and the picture frame is broken, no matter how much you appreciate the picture, you will still focus on the blemish instead of having total appreciation for the artwork. Similarly, if you perform ideal restorative dentistry but there are detractors in the final outcome, the case will be compromised. Periodontal Plastic Surgery can be a powerful tool to help achieve more ideal outcomes through new regenerative procedures allowing the restorative team to improve otherwise compromised treatment outcomes. Periodontal Plastic Surgery can put back the missing pieces of a compromised smile and achieve case acceptance, create the most ideal outcomes and satisfied patient expectations. Some procedures are simple and others very involved, but the benefit of teamwork has the potential ability to achieve results previously thought impossible. This program will highlight the period-restorative interdisciplinary possibilities and it is highly recommended that the restorative dentist attends this program together with the team periodontist to cement realistic, doable treatment modalities and incorporate these concepts for the most ideal treatment outcomes.

About W. PETER NORDLAND:

Dr. Nordland is a future president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, a future president of the Western Society of Periodontology, and is an Immediate past president and one of the co-founders of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons which he organized and ran for over the past 30 years, personally inviting our prominent speakers and making all meeting arrangements. Dr. Nordland has been a prolific contributor to the oral plastic surgical literature in books, research articles and original publications. He has taught at almost every U.S. dental school and has provided continuing education nationally and internationally for many years on periodontal plastic surgery.

About W. PETER NORDLAND:

Dr. Nordland is a future president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, a future president of the Western Society of Periodontology, and is an Immediate past president and one of the co-founders of the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons which he organized and ran for over the past 30 years, personally inviting our prominent speakers and making all meeting arrangements. Dr. Nordland has been a prolific contributor to the oral plastic surgical literature in books, research articles and original publications. He has taught at almost every U.S. dental school and has provided continuing education nationally and internationally for many years on periodontal plastic surgery.

LECTURE: Diode Lasers Used in the Hygiene Practice

Lynn Atkinson
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, and 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, and 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:

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 your 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 your 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

3 Hr. Workshop $149

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 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 the owner of Professional Insights, Inc.

About TRICIA OSUNA:

Tricia Osuna 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 the owner of Professional Insights, Inc.

“Talk to Me!” A Behavior Style Workshop

Heather Rogers, BSDH
HEATHER ROGERS, BSDH

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

This hilarious one-and-a-half-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 the offices coming along to have a great time and learn a little about themselves and others.

This hilarious one-and-a-half-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 the offices coming along to have a great time and learn a little about themselves and others.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • The student will identify their own personal behavioral style within the first hour of instruction
  • Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to determine the patient’s behavior styles
  • The students will learn how to speak more effectively with patients in regard to their comfort level based on their communication style
  • Participants will benefit from their own personal communication style discovery and learn to interact more effectively with their family
    and friends

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • The student will identify their own personal behavioral style within the first hour of instruction
  • Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to determine the patient’s behavior styles
  • The students will learn how to speak more effectively with patients in regard to their comfort level based on their communication style
  • Participants will benefit from their own personal communication style discovery and learn to interact more effectively with their family
    and friends

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, COPD, marijuana, and vaping.

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, COPD, marijuana, and vaping.

VENUE

Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River

5201 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Online Registration

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