Did you learn that floss is the magic elixir preventing everything from caries to bone loss? Or perhaps you are still providing ‘routine care’ that includes yearly radiographs and fluoride treatments. While education provides the foundation, it depreciates over time as new research, therapies, and treatments emerge. This course will empower you to move out of your comfort zone and feel confident adopting new evidence-based strategies for everyday patient care.
Date & Time
Friday April 26th, 2024 1:00pm CDT
End Date & Time
Friday April 26th, 2024 4:00pm CDT
Session Number
F2412
Learning Objectives
1.) Discuss the role of evidence in making treatment decisions
2.) Explain the importance of staging and grading in classifying periodontitis
3.) Examine how risk plays a role in determining appropriate intervals for recare appointments, radiographs, and fluoride treatments
4.) Understand the importance of antibiotic stewardship
5.) Identify the best strategies for caries management
6.) Recognize the limitation of dental floss
Format
Lecture
Audience
Hygienist
Topic
Cariology and Caries Management, Dental Hygiene, Periodontics, Pharmacology and Therapeutics
CORE Topics
Patient Communication, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
CEU Credits
3.0 Fundamental CEs
AGD Code
490
Pricing for Dentist (Early Bird)
35
Pricing for Staff (Early Bird)
25
Pricing for Dentist
45
Pricing for Staff
35
Category Course Catalog
Event Attendees
15
Going
1
Interested