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"Care Considerations and the Periodontal Patient"

2 DVD set

Course Description – Excellence in patient care should be the goal of the consummate dental hygienist/dentist when treating the periodontal patient non-surgically. This course examines the latest information related to patient care protocol, including(but not limited to) systemic factors related to periodontal disease, patient classification, blood pressure guidelines, pain control modalities, and treatment sequence and protocol.

Course Objectives – Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to:

• Understand many of the links between the oral and systemic disease.
• Classify the periodontal patient through expanded classification guidelines.
• Implement effective sequencing protocol for the periodontal patient.
• Understand the role of inflammation.
• Use proper pain control techniques.
• Understand the new pre-medication guidelines.
• Discuss the usage of intrapocket therapies.
• Implement enhanced verbal skills with patients.
• Ascertain when referral to a specialist is needed.

Course Benefits - In order to provide the patient with optimum care, staying current regarding technology and treatment modalities is very important for the dental professional. This course will provide the clinician with up-to-date, evidence-based information related to comprehensive care for the hygiene patient.

Course Topics:

• Basic considerations of the periodontal patient
  • Homecar
  • Susceptibility
  • Systemic disease
  • Fear
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Local oral factors
• Classification systems
  • Suggestions for the gingivitis patient
  • Non-surgical and maintenance coding
• New pre-medication guidelines
  • Implications for clinicians and patients
• Components of intraoral/extraoral exam
• Pain control measures
• Step-by-step debridement process
  • Use of power scalers
  • Use of fluoride varnish
  • Scaling considerations
  • The role of calculus
• The inflammatory response
  • Use of low-dose doxycycline
  • Use of amoxicillin/metronidazole
• Recommended armamentarium
  • Power scalers
  • Magnification
  • Instruments
  • Patients aids to treatment
• Communication tips
  • Appropriate analogies
  • Dealing with difficult situations

Includes handout and post-test.  Successful completion of the post-test awards the participant 6CEUs.

Purchase Price while supplies last - $99

"The Better Way to Sharpen Dental Instruments" CD-ROM

Sharpening dental hygiene instruments has always been an unpredictable, unsatisfying chore.  However, now Dianne

is introducing a new way to sharpen that is (1) fast, (2) easy, (3) cheap, and (4) effective.  By focusing on removing only

the dull portion of the blade, instrument life is increased and instruments remain sharp for longer periods of time.

The technique involves using a high speed handpiece and a tiny friction grip stone.  Included with the video are two sharpening stones.  Order today for the price of $25, which includes shipping and handling.

"Systemic Influences on Oral Health/Liability Issues in Dentistry"  3 DVD set

This 3 DVD set includes 2 topics in the same set.

“Good oral health is not just the product of good oral hygiene.  A growing body of evidence points to

a wide array of systemic influences that affect oral health.  This course examines various systemic

diseases and medications that have a direct impact on oral health as well as the periodontal/systemic disease

link.”

Course Objectives:

• To increase knowledge about many systemic diseases that have oral implications
• To learn the latest information about the periodontal disease/systemic disease link
• To increase awareness of the importance of a thorough intraoral/extraoral examination
• To study various medications and their effects on oral tissues

Course Topics:

• Focal infection theory
• Pathogenicity of plaque
• Role of the host
• Bacteremias
• Infective endocarditis and premedication issues
• Cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis
• Diabetes mellitus
• Respiratory diseases
• Pregnancy factors
• Chemotherapy and radiation patients
• Crohn’s disease
• Lifestyle factors
• AIDS
• BRONJ
• Other diseases

The practice of dentistry and dental hygiene involves adhering to strict standards of care.  This course examines

the best methods for producing desirable results to avoid injury.  Clinical standards are reflected in various case

histories. 

Course Objectives:

• To increase knowledge about occurrences in the dental office that can result in injury to patients
• To learn the latest information about the top ten causes of liability
• To increase awareness of the importance of a thorough charting protocol
• To study the role of the patient in decision-making
• To implement informed consent protocol in treatment planning

Course Topics:

• Clinical competence for doctors and hygienists
• The top ten patient care issues for doctors and hygienists
• Tips on chart notes
• Various case histories of actual liability cases against doctors and hygienists
• The importance of open communication between clinician and patient

Upon completion of the post test, 6 continuing education credits will be awarded. This comprehensive course can be

purchased for $159, which includes shipping and handling. 

  Purchase now for $79 while supplies last!