Online Registration
Six (6) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.
SCHEDULE
| Saturday, March 7, 2026 | |
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Registration & Exhibits |
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM |
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Lynn Atkinson |
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
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Break & Exhibits |
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
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Mahnaz Zandi |
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
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Lunch & Exhibits |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
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Tiffany Wuebben, RDH |
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Six (6) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.
"Lighting the Way” Photobiomodulation for Healing, Pain and Patient Experience
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
Photobiomodulation (PBM), formerly known as low-level laser therapy, is emerging as a powerful adjunct in periodontal and implant care. By delivering low-dose red and near-infrared light to tissues, PBM can modulate mitochondrial function, reduce inflammation and pain, and enhance wound healing without cutting or ablating tissue. This course translates the science into practical chairside protocols tailored to periodontists, hygienists, and restorative clinicians. We will review current evidence for PBM in periodontal wound healing, post-operative pain, oral mucositis, TMD/orofacial pain, and peri-implant therapy, along with real-world parameters for diode lasers commonly used in practice. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for integrating PBM into existing workflows—from diagnosis and case presentation to post-op care and maintenance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Explain the core mechanisms of photobiomodulation at the cellular level (mitochondria, cytochrome coxidase, signaling cascades).
- Learn how to calculate appropriate PBM parameters (wavelength, power, spot size, time, fluence) for common periodontal applications using diode lasers.
- Communicate the value of PBM to patients and the interdisciplinary team using clear, evidence-based language.
About LYNN ATKINSON:
Lynn Atkinson, RDH, has over 35 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist, with a career dedicated to advancing patient care through technology and education. A graduate of Cypress College, she earned her Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute in 1996 and has since achieved both Standard and Advanced Proficiency Certifications with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). Lynn is deeply committed to comprehensive periodontal care, integrating diagnostics, Guided Biofilm Therapy, and adjunctive laser protocols into everyday practice. In addition to her four days a week in clinical care, Lynn lectures nationally, provides hands-on training, and serves as a U.S. trainer and speaker for EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy. She is an active leader within ALD, serving on its Board of Directors as Auxiliary Chair and contributing to multiple committees. Recognized for her clinical excellence and educational impact, she has received the ALD Leon Goldman Clinical Excellence Award (2022) and the Western Society of Periodontology Hygiene Speaker of the Year Award (2024).
Excessive Gingival Display; Etiology, Diagnosis and Latest Treatment Modalities
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
- Definition of Excessive Gingival Display (EGD).
- Diagnostic tools for Diagnosis OF EGD; Intraoral exam, Facial Exam, Cephalogram.
- Describing treatment modalities for each specific etiology
- Case Presentation
- Proper examination and correct diagnosis must be performed before treatment planning for patients with EGD
- Understanding the etiology and treatment options is crucial in the treatment of these patients
- Teamwork and multidisciplinary approach to treatment is the key to successful outcome.
About Dr. Mahnaz Zandi:
Dr Zandi is a Board-Certified Periodontist, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She received certification in Periodontics and a Master’s Degree of Science in Craniofacial Biology from University of Southern California. She is a former associate professor at USC and a current faculty member at UCLA. Dr. Zandi has a private practice limited to Periodontics and Implant dentistry in Century City / Beverly Hills in California.
Health Harmony 2.0: Unleashing Your Super-Provider Power Through
AI-Driven Prevention
(Code: 250)
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
Step into your super-provider era with a dynamic, prevention-first approach powered by artificial intelligence. This clinically focused course transforms oral–systemic science into action, showing hygienists and dental teams how to harness AI-assisted diagnostics, imaging, and analytics to detect risk earlier, personalize prevention, and enhance patient outcomes. Participants will explore how technology streamlines documentation, calibrates perio and caries protocols, and connects medical and dental care through data-driven communication. Attendees leave equipped to lead their practices with clinical precision, interprofessional collaboration, and the confidence that the numbers truly equate to care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe how AI-enhanced diagnostic tools identify oral–systemic risk factors in caries, periodontal disease, airway health, and metabolic indicators.
- Demonstrate methods for integrating digital imaging, analytics, and data platforms to improve diagnostic precision and calibration across the hygiene department.
- Develop prevention-driven clinical protocols that elevate hygiene to a leadership role in whole-body health and prove that the numbers equate to care.
- Implement adjunctive therapies and interprofessional communication strategies that personalize prevention, optimize outcomes, and expand each clinician’s super-provider potential.
AboutTIFFANY WUEBBEN:
Tiffany Wuebben, RDH, Founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur™, is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and author with over 30 years in dentistry. Combining two decades of clinical experience with her expertise in leadership, communication, and practice growth, Tiffany helps dental practices elevate care, culture, and profitability. She is the author of Hygienepreneur: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Achieving Career Success & Personal Transformation and co-author of Culture Catalyst. Tiffany’s passion is helping dentists and their teams strengthen collaboration, elevate communication, and build thriving, patient-centered practices that enhance care, culture, and profitability.
Online Registration
Six (6) hours of continuing education credit will be provided.
