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Effectiveness and Efficiency in Ultrasonic Scaling
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Cost: $64.00
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Faculty:
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDH, MS
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Periodontal disease relies upon the presence of a mature biofilm rich in periodontopathogens, and is evident to varying degrees in the majority of U.S. adults.1 The progression of periodontal disease is highly variable and dependent largely upon the host response, with bacterial variances between individuals accounting for only 20% of cases progressing.2 Nonetheless, the removal of bacteria and their byproducts is essential to prevent and halt periodontal disease. Home care oral hygiene measures can be effective in removing supragingival biofilm when properly performed. However, once a mature subgingival biofilm has developed, or dental calculus is present, home care is ineffective and clinical care is required. In the absence of clinical intervention, periodontal disease progression in individual patients leads to soft tissue attachment loss and bone loss.
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Efficiency and Effectiveness in Ultrasonic Scaling
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Cost: $59.00
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Faculty:
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDH, MS
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The standard non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease is supra- and subgingival scaling to disrupt and thoroughly remove biofilm, calculus deposits, periodontal pathogens, and debris. Considerations in the choice of method include efficacy, efficiency, safety, patient comfort, and ergonomics. The latest generation of ultrasonic scalers offers the ability to thoroughly instrument deep pockets and furcation areas, and offers benefits over conventional hand scalers which include improved operator ergonomics and comfort, improved patient comfort, less tooth substance removal and more efficient and effective treatment.
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Ergonomics and Injury in the Dental Office
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Cost: $59.00
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Faculty:
Bethany Valachi, MS, PT, CEAS
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Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Discuss the factors involved in patient noncompliance. List the methods that can be used to help compliance. Describe the techniques and aids that can be used to assist with patient home care compliance. Understand the factors and techniques that can help improve patient compliance with treatment.
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Extreme Magnification: Seeing the Light
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Cost: $59.00
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Faculty:
Glen A. Van As, BSc, DMD
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Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to do the following: Understand the evolution of the use of microscopes in dentistry, know the improvements in treatment precision obtainable using a microscope, and understand how the integration of microscopes into the dental office can improve ergonomics and documentation, as well as aid communication.
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Dental Offices
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Cost: $49.00
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Faculty:
Rebecca Mervine, AuD, MA, CCC-A
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Dental professionals are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Often, individuals are not aware that they have hearing loss - their first complaint and the reason they seek a hearing evaluation may in fact be tinnitus. The dental office environment subjects dental professionals to noises associated with handpieces and ultrasonics as well as other dental equipment. Handpieces must be well maintained to reduce the level of noise emanating from them. Hearing protection devices can be used to help prevent hearing loss. Several types are available, and musician’s earplugs may be particularly useful as they reduce noise while still enabling the individual to hear and communicate with others.
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Simplifying Scaling and Root Planing with Ultrasonics
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Cost: $59.00
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Faculty:
Anastasia L. Turchetta, RDH, AS
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Scaling and root planing is performed to both disrupt and remove deposits (biofilm and calculus), bacteria and debris from the site. Traditionally, scaling and root planing was accomplished using manual instruments (curettes, chisels and hoes). Increasingly, ultrasonic scaling is becoming the standard for initial periodontal treatment and periodontal maintenance as instrumentation, patient and operator comfort improve. Ultrasonic scaling offers several advantages over hand scaling. Important considerations in the selection of an ultrasonic scaler include ergonomics, patient comfort, convenience and practice building. Recent technologies have enabled ultrasonic scaling to be highly effective as well as compatible with clinical and practice-building goals.
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