FDC2023 Session Directory
The Dental Hygienists’ Role in Risk-Based Periodontal Therapy
Course Code: C35
Speaker: Ms. Carol Jahn, RDH, MS
CE Hours: 3.00
Start: Friday, June 30, 2023, 9:00 AM
End: Friday, June 30, 2023, 12:00 PM
Track: PERIODONTICS, HYGIENE
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Student
Speaker: Ms. Carol Jahn, RDH, MS
CE Hours: 3.00
Start: Friday, June 30, 2023, 9:00 AM
End: Friday, June 30, 2023, 12:00 PM
Track: PERIODONTICS, HYGIENE
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Student
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REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
EARLY 4/14 |
REGULAR |
ONSITE 6/16 |
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DENTIST - FDA/ADA MEMBER |
$69 |
$79 |
$89 |
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NON-MEMBER DENTIST |
$79 |
$89 |
$99 |
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HYGIENIST |
$49 |
$59 |
$69 |
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DENTAL STUDENT/GUEST |
$49 |
$59 |
$69 |
Description:
Working with periodontal patients to achieve optimal outcomes can be a big clinical challenge. Advances in research indicate that successful prevention and treatment of periodontal disease hinges on assessing and managing the factors that increase a patient’s risk of periodontitis and its progression. This lecture will examine factors that increase the risk for periodontitis, review the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Staging and Grading Process and create talking points for greater treatment acceptance.
Working with periodontal patients to achieve optimal outcomes can be a big clinical challenge. Advances in research indicate that successful prevention and treatment of periodontal disease hinges on assessing and managing the factors that increase a patient’s risk of periodontitis and its progression. This lecture will examine factors that increase the risk for periodontitis, review the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Staging and Grading Process and create talking points for greater treatment acceptance.
Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- understand the role of staging and grading.
- discover the power of skilled inquiry when taking patient histories.
- utilize the patient history to personalize care.
- list the key risk factors for the risk, severity and progression of periodontitis.
- evaluate the research on periodontal debridement.
- discuss the role of evidence-based standards in clinical care.
- develop key messages and strategies for motivating patients.
- recommended personalized self-care strategies and products.
Full Sponsor(s):
Speaker: Ms. Carol Jahn, RDH, MS, Water Pik, Inc.About the speaker: Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, University of Iowa; master’s degree in continuing education, University of St. Francis; director of professional relations and education, WaterPik Inc.
Disclosure: I or members of my immediate family have a financial relationship with WaterPik Inc. that may be relevant to this presentation.
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