Online Registration

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

SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 19, 2023
Registration & Exhibits
7:30am – 8:00am
Tricia Osuna
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Break & Exhibits
9:30 am – 10:00 am
William Paveletz
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Lunch & Exhibits
11:30 am -12:30 pm
Susan Wingrove
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Break & Exhibits
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Katrina Sanders
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
ADJOINING COURSE AND WORKSHOP
Lynn Atkinson……..2 hour Lecture + 3 hour Hands-On Workshop
Lecture
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Lunch
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hands-On Workshop
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

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.

Breaking Through the Dental Benefit Code Ceiling

William-Paveletz
William Paveletz, DMD

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

With the yearly changes made to the CDT dental codes it can be challenging for a dental professional on how or advise patients what procedures their insurance carriers will be covered or to help their patient file their own dental claims. This program will discuss a variety of procedures like desensitizing, dental creams/ varnishes and how they can be profitable for a dental practice.

With the yearly changes made to the CDT dental codes it can be challenging for a dental professional on how or advise patients what procedures their insurance carriers will be covered or to help their patient file their own dental claims. This program will discuss a variety of procedures like desensitizing, dental creams/ varnishes and how they can be profitable for a dental practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Gain an understanding of groundbreaking results that contribute to the evidence for application of varnish with chemotherapeutic fluoride treatment.
  • Attendees will be educated about the method of applying Ormocer containing desensitizing treatments and Nano-hydroxy filled tooth creams.
  • Review and understand the different desensitizing & indirect restoration codes used in today’s dental practices.
  • Review correct narratives to use in submitting a successful insurance base dental claim.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Gain an understanding of groundbreaking results that contribute to the evidence for application of varnish with chemotherapeutic fluoride treatment.
  • Attendees will be educated about the method of applying Ormocer containing desensitizing treatments and Nano-hydroxy filled tooth creams.
  • Review and understand the different desensitizing & indirect restoration codes used in today’s dental practices.
  • Review correct narratives to use in submitting a successful insurance base dental claim.

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 one of VOCO’s North America Clinical Directors of Continuing Education. He lectures nationally / internationally to dental retailers, dental societies, and teaching institutions. Dr. Paveletz has been published in various dental trade publications regarding te porization 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 technology

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 one of VOCO’s North America Clinical Directors of Continuing Education. He lectures nationally / internationally to dental retailers, dental societies, and teaching institutions. Dr. Paveletz has been published in various dental trade publications regarding te porization 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 technology

Hygienists’ Role: Implant Maintenance, Home-Care and Disease Treatment

Susan S. Wingrove, BS, RDH

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Hygienists are key to prevent peri-implant complications with professional inoffice assessment, maintenance, and home-care recommendations. For longterm implant success clinicians need to detect early signs of implant complications and diagnose any complications to provide early intervention. Hygienists will be able to implement professional in-office maintenance treatment and recommend preventative home-care regimens for patients. This course will follow Susan’s new textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: Second Edition.

Hygienists are key to prevent peri-implant complications with professional inoffice assessment, maintenance, and home-care recommendations. For longterm implant success clinicians need to detect early signs of implant complications and diagnose any complications to provide early intervention. Hygienists will be able to implement professional in-office maintenance treatment and recommend preventative home-care regimens for patients. This course will follow Susan’s new textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: Second Edition.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Current research protocols, tools, and treatments for prevention of peri-implant disease.
     
  • Detect: professionally assess and monitor all forms of all dental implants
     
  • Diagnose: Understand early intervention guidelines based on American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) peri-implant soft and hard deficiencies
     
  • Treat: professional in-office maintenance and disease treatment
     
  • Prevention: Importance of home-care recommendations for all forms of implant-borne restorations / prostheses.

Methodology:

These presentations cover new and relevant researched information for all forms of implant maintenance and home-care. AGD format and references are listed at the bottom of the slides and in resource page at the end of the presentation. A wide-screen PowerPoint format, audience participation questions answered at the end, and expanded data based on my published articles and textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienists 2022.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Current research protocols, tools, and treatments for prevention of peri-implant disease.
     
  • Detect: professionally assess and monitor all forms of all dental implants
     
  • Diagnose: Understand early intervention guidelines based on American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) peri-implant soft and hard deficiencies
     
  • Treat: professional in-office maintenance and disease treatment
     
  • Prevention: Importance of home-care recommendations for all forms of implant-borne restorations / prostheses.

Methodology:

These presentations cover new and relevant researched information for all forms of implant maintenance and home-care. AGD format and references are listed at the bottom of the slides and in resource page at the end of the presentation. A wide-screen PowerPoint format, audience participation questions answered at the end, and expanded data based on my published articles and textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienists 2022.

About Susan S. Wingrove, BS, RDH:

Susan Wingrove BS, RDH. Dynamic innovator, international speaker, researcher, writer, and consultant. 2016 RDH Award of Distinction and 2022 Western Society of Periodontology Hygiene Educator of the year recipient. Instrument co-designer of the Wingrove Titanium Implant Series, ACE probes, and Queen of Hearts instruments for PDT. Susan has 40+ years in dentistry and now specializes in sorting through the science to develop protocols for healthy teeth, implants, & disease treatment. Published author; American and International journals on peri-implant therapy, regeneration, advanced instrumentation, and Textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: 2nd Edition 2022, Wiley Oxford UK.

About Susan Wingrove:

Susan Wingrove BS, RDH. Dynamic innovator, international speaker, researcher, writer, and consultant. 2016 RDH Award of Distinction and 2022 Western Society of Periodontology Hygiene Educator of the year recipient. Instrument co-designer of the Wingrove Titanium Implant Series, ACE probes, and Queen of Hearts instruments for PDT. Susan has 40+ years in dentistry and now specializes in sorting through the science to develop protocols for healthy teeth, implants, & disease treatment. Published author; American and International journals on peri-implant therapy, regeneration, advanced instrumentation, and Textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: 2nd Edition 2022, Wiley Oxford UK.

Pockets, Paradigms and Protocols: A Revolutionary Approach to Precision Periodontics

Katrina Sanders
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF

COURSE DESCRIPTON:

Despite our best efforts to study, treat and manage diseases of the periodontium, research continues to indicate increasing prevalence of oral inflammatory conditions, unpack challenges with our existing protocols and challenge the dental profession with paradigm shifts. The ‘gold standard’ of periodontal disease management is pivoting as patients are looking to non-invasive approaches to safely, efficiently and definitively treat disease and subsequently promote health. The ever-changing environment of health care delivery is now focusing on the convergence of precision medicine, implementation science and learning health care system studies to synergistically improve clinical health outcomes. While our medical colleagues have adapted these paradigm shifts into avant-garde approaches to patient care, dentistry is now called upon to become part of this trailblazing movement. Join periodontal hygienist and international speaker Katrina M Sanders as she discusses a revolutionary concept of ‘Precision Periodontics’, critically examining the current landscape of oral inflammation with a deep focus on contemporary interventions aimed to transform non-invasive care for the periodontal patient, improve clinical outcomes and optimize management of periodontal diseases.

Despite our best efforts to study, treat and manage diseases of the periodontium, research continues to indicate increasing prevalence of oral inflammatory conditions, unpack challenges with our existing protocols and challenge the dental profession with paradigm shifts. The ‘gold standard’ of periodontal disease management is pivoting as patients are looking to non-invasive approaches to safely, efficiently and definitively treat disease and subsequently promote health. The ever-changing environment of health care delivery is now focusing on the convergence of precision medicine, implementation science and learning health care system studies to synergistically improve clinical health outcomes. While our medical colleagues have adapted these paradigm shifts into avant-garde approaches to patient care, dentistry is now called upon to become part of this trailblazing movement. Join periodontal hygienist and international speaker Katrina M Sanders as she discusses a revolutionary concept of ‘Precision Periodontics’, critically examining the current landscape of oral inflammation with a deep focus on contemporary interventions aimed to transform non-invasive care for the periodontal patient, improve clinical outcomes and optimize management of periodontal diseases.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Define implementation science and identify how this emerging discipline is focusing treatment strategies
  • Discuss precision medicine and the evidence-based interventions available to improve clinical outcomes
  • Examine the learning health care system and its influence on health care delivery systems
  • Evaluate paradigm shifts in the provision of periodontics and the trends in inflammatory management for the dental professional
  • Review the results of optimal therapy in a non-invasive approach to treating periodontal disease
  • Examine case selection in integrating an early and precise approach to advanced periodontics
  • Discuss anti-inflammatory products for the adjunctive treatment of periodontitis

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • Define implementation science and identify how this emerging discipline is focusing treatment strategies
  • Discuss precision medicine and the evidence-based interventions available to improve clinical outcomes
  • Examine the learning health care system and its influence on health care delivery systems
  • Evaluate paradigm shifts in the provision of periodontics and the trends in inflammatory management for the dental professional
  • Review the results of optimal therapy in a non-invasive approach to treating periodontal disease
  • Examine case selection in integrating an early and precise approach to advanced periodontics
  • Discuss anti-inflammatory products for the adjunctive treatment of periodontitis

About Katrina M. Sanders:

Katrina is a clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker. She is a vibrant, passionate and charismatic award-winning educator with a unique approach to delivering continuing dental education. Katrina is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZ Perio, the country’s largest periodontal practice. She works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology to instruct on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs. Known as “The Dental Resultant”, Katrina is a dental hygiene consultant focused on high level standards, excellence and production. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation

About Katrina M. Sanders:

Katrina is a clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker. She is a vibrant, passionate and charismatic award-winning educator with a unique approach to delivering continuing dental education. Katrina is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZ Perio, the country’s largest periodontal practice. She works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology to instruct on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs. Known as “The Dental Resultant”, Katrina is a dental hygiene consultant focused on high level standards, excellence and production. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation

ADJOINING COURSE AND WORKSHOP

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 BY: Lynn Atkinson, RDH

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 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

PRICE

Lecture +Workshop

Members

$189

Non-Members

$199

VENUE

THE DAVENPORT GRAND HOTEL

333 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201

Online Registration

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