Overview: From the Inside Out: Linking Perio Pathogens to Chronic Illness Course Description: Dental Hygienists empowered to be active participants in total patient health can differentiate a practice and build confidence and appreciation among patients, setting your practice apart from others. The commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to care makes Dental Hygienists key stakeholders in maintaining overall health for patients. From heart disease to rheumatoid arthritis, an understanding of the perio-systemic link is vital in the responsibility to assist patients in management of chronic illness. This evidence-based course examines several chronic health conditions and the role oral bacteria play in disease pathophysiology. The session will conclude with communication techniques for achieving best practices in patient treatment.
Educational Objectives: Following this course, attendees will be able to: - Define the correlation between periodontal disease and systemic illnesses
- Explain chronic inflammation and its effect on total body health
- Discuss specific chronic illnesses that are correlated with periodontal disease
- Engage in co-diagnosis with the doctor in differential diagnoses of chronic illness and associated oral diseases
- Articulate communication techniques for achieving best practices in patient care
Tools, Technology & Connected Apps for Oral Health Course Description: New tools, technologies and protocols are now available to elevate your professional in-office maintenance of natural teeth and implants to the next level. New research has emerged about the dangerous nature of biofilm-induced inflammation on oral and overall health. This course will provide you with the latest research-based tools, technology, home-care recommendations, and connected oral health Apps to address this challenge. Shift your level of clinical skills to a new level! Educational Objectives: - Gain an understanding of the new guidelines, tools, and technology for professional for periodontal therapy-periodontal/peri-implant disease treatments.
- Review the current research & American College of Prosthodontics Guidelines for recall, maintenance, and home-care of patients with tooth-and implant-borne restorations.
- Motivate patients to establish a healthy home-care routine with new technology, products, and Bluetooth oral health apps to ensure success
ACTEON North America is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 11/1/2015 to 10/31/2017 Provider ID# 366309
Presenter: Multiple Presenters
Credits: 5.00
Course Contact:
Course Categories: Periodontics (Diagnosis, Treatment (surgical/non-surgical), Maintenance, Scaling / Instrumentation, Supportive Perio Therapies)
Provider Approval: Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE) Academy of General Dentistry Program approval for Continuing Education
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
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Sponsor(s): P&G and ACTEON
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
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