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Seminar Title: The Dental Hygienists’ Role in Risk-Based Periodontal TherapyThe Dental Hygienists’ Role in Risk-Based Periodontal Therapy

Speaker:

Presented by Carol Jahn, RDH, MS

Description:

Working with periodontal patients to achieve optimal outcomes can be one of our biggest clinical challenges. Advances in research indicate that the successful prevention and treatment of periodontal disease hinges on assessing and managing the factors that increase the patients risk for periodontal disease and it’s progression. This course will review the factors that increase the risk for periodontal disease and help you create talking points for greater treatment acceptanceCourse Description: Working with periodontal patients to achieve optimal outcomes can be one of our biggest clinical challenges. Advances in research indicate that the successful prevention and treatment of periodontal disease hinges on assessing and managing the factors that increase the patients risk for periodontal disease and it’s progression. This course will review the factors that increase the risk for periodontal disease and help you create talking points for greater treatment acceptance

Topics covered

• New AAP classification system of grading and staging• Risk assessment; smoking, diabetes, biofilm• Gingival inflammation and bleeding• Oral/systemic health consideration• Periodontal debridement/SRP/Maintenance• Peri-implantitis/mucositis• Self-care strategies• Communication and behavior changeTopics covered:• New AAP classification system of grading and staging• Risk assessment; smoking, diabetes, biofilm• Gingival inflammation and bleeding• Oral/systemic health consideration• Periodontal debridement/SRP/Maintenance• Peri-implantitis/mucositis• Self-care strategies• Communication and behavior change

Learning objectives:

• Understand the role of staging and grading in assessing periodontal therapy• Discover the power of skilled inquiry in medical interviewing• Utilize the medical history to personalize care• List the key risk factors for the risk, severity and progression of periodontitis and peri-implant diseases• Discuss the current state of the oral/systemic link• Evaluate the research periodontal debridement/SRP/periodontal maintenance• Discuss the role of evidence-based clinical standards in patient care• Develop key messages and strategies for motivating patients• Recommend appropriate self-care products