Evidence-Based Periodontal Strategies: Conquering the Unseen Enemy
(Half or Full Day, Dentists, Hygienists)
Excellence in patient care is the goal of the consummate dental hygienist. This course examines the latest information related to patient care protocol including systemic factors related to periodontal disease, patient classification, blood pressure guidelines, pain control modalities, new technologies related to detection of periodontal pathogens, intrapocket therapies, and treatment sequence and protocol. In order to provide our patients with optimum care, staying current is very important for the dental professional. This course will provide the clinician with up-to-date, evidence-based information related to complete care for the hygiene patient.
Course Objectives – Attendees should be able to:
- Understand many of the links between oral and systemic disease
- Classify the periodontal patient through expanded classification guidelines
- Implement effective sequencing protocol for the periodontal patient
- Use proper pain control techniques
- Understand the new pre-medication guidelines
- Write an effective narrative
- Discuss the usage of intrapocket therapies
- Learn about new and emerging treatment protocols
