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Volume 71

CBCT Technology

Nipa Parikh RDH, MDS, BDS

Explore the radiographic principles, the ALARA considerations and the indications for use for this exciting technology.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles and functionality of CBCT (Cone Beam Coampute Tomography) technology in dental practice.
Explore the benefits of CBCT technology in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
Evaluate the advantages and limitations of CBCT technology in various clinical applications.
Learn the practical applications of CBCT technology, including its role in implant planning, endodontics, and orthodontics.
Understand the considerations for safe and effective integration of CBCT technology into patient care protocols.

Integrating Lasers into Dental Hygiene Practice: 10 Reasons Why

Beth Parkes, RDH, BSc

The top 10 reasons to consider adding Laser Therapy into your Dental Hygiene Program is discovered.

Learning Objectives:

Discover the impact of the diode laser on dental hygiene treatment outcomes.
Understand the science and tissue interaction of the diode laser.
Recognize the regulatory scope of practice as it applies to the use of the soft tissue dioe laser.

Cannabis and Oral Health

Presented by: Nipa Parikh RDH, MDS, BDS

This insightful segment will leave you with a stronger understanding of the role we have as Registered Dental Hygienists for our clients who use cannabis, and the legal consideration we need to understand.

Learning Objectives:

Gain a comprehensive overview of cannabis, including its composition and common forms of use.
Examine the demographics and patterns of cannabis use in various populations.
Understand the general health effects associated with cannabis use, including both potential benefits and risks.
Explore the specific oral health implications of cannabis use, including its impact on periodontal health, caries risk, and oral soft tissues.
Discuss the role of dental professionals in addressing cannabis use with patients, including communication strategies, risk assessment, and tailored oral health care recommendations.

Volume 72

Title: Maintain Your Edge: A Sharpening Workshop & Discovery of Leading-Edge Instruments: Part 1

Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH and Beth Parkes, RDH, BSc

Learn how to achieve and maintain a sharp cutting edge every time!

Learning Objectives:

Discover the evolution of instruments.
Review the intentional design and function of advanced instruments.
Create unique tray set-ups based on the anatomical needs of your clients.

Diode Lasers for the Dental Hygienist

Chrissy Ford, RDH

Learn about the different procedures that are possible with the diode laser and how to effectively implement them into your dental hygiene practice.

Learning Objectives:

Discover the benefits of implementing lasers in the dental hygiene department.
Describe why diode lasers are the laser of choice for dental hygienists.
Learn clinical applications of diode lasers in hygiene and their benefits.
Learn the settings and technique for various laser applications.
Discover how to implement lasers into your hygiene practice.

CAMBRA - A Comprehensive Caries Management Guide for Dental Professionals Part 1

Kerry Lepicek, RDH

Learn how to implement effective caries risk assessment and caries management strategies into your practice.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of saliva in maintaining oral health, including its protective functions against caries.
Explore effective communication strategies to educate clients on caries prevention and management using evidence-based approaches.
Examine the life cycle of cariogenic bacteria and their impact on the demineralization and remineralization processes.
Learn how to implement the CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment) protocol to create personalized prevention and treatment plans.
Identify key risk factors for dental caries and explore strategies for risk-based interventions.
Discuss the latest advancements in caries detection, treatment, and remineralization therapies to enhance clinical decision-making.

Volume 73

CAMBRA - A Comprehensive Caries Management Guide for Dental Professionals Part 2

Kerry Lepicek, RDH

Learn how to implement effective caries risk assessment and caries management strategies into your practice.

Title: Maintain Your Edge: A Sharpening Workshop & Discovery of Leading-Edge Instruments: Part 2

Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH and Beth Parkes, RDH, BSc

New leading-edge instruments and instrument selection is discovered.

Sleep Apnea…a NOT so Silent Killer: What dental hygienists need to know to help save lives.

Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH

Understanding the Sleep Disorder, how it affects our clients, how to screen for potential Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and recognize when to refer is in our area of influence.

Learning Objectives:

Discover the evolution of instruments.
Review the intentional design and function of advanced instruments.
Create unique tray set-ups based on the anatomical needs of your clients.

Volume 74

Back to Work: Adapting and Changing

Anna Louise Tolan, RDH, FADIA

Elevate your practice and safety by incorporating evidence-based research to aid in risk assessment and management.

Learning Objectives:

Identify ways that COVID-19 has changed dentistry.
Understand the importance of communication with our clients.
Investigate products to change my practice.
Implement changes to provide safe and effective care in our practices.

Which is more important? Procedures or Communication in getting Client’s Healthy?

Dr. Jim Hyland, DDS

Learn successful communication strategies to help get our clients take ownership of their oral health.

Learning Objectives:

Learn communication strategies to help get clients to take ownership of their oral health.
Discover the Law of 5 to 1 for effective communication with clients and patients.
Understand the impact of procedural excellence vs. patient communication on long-term oral health outcomes.
Develop skills to balance clinical procedures with patient education for improved compliance and engagement.
Identify common communication barriers in dental settings and strategies to overcome them.

The Oral Systemic Connection: Our Evolving Role as Dental Professionals Part 1

Chrissy Ford, RDH

The oral systemic connection and the role that we play every single day is shared.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the significance between periodontal disease and systemic health.
Identify the pathways in which the mouth can be a source of pathology associated with systemic diseases and the inflammatory burden.
Examine the latest research linking periodontal disease to cardiovascular health, diabetes, respiratory conditions, and other systemic diseases.
Explore strategies for effectively communicating the oral-systemic link to patients to encourage proactive care.