CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE- July 12, 2008 - East Lansing, MI

1. Dental Caries and Periodontal Diseases as infectious, communicable diseases: the new terminology.

2. Dental Biofilms and the microbiology of dental caries and periodontal diseases.

3. Dental Caries: Stages, early detection (sharp eyes & dull probes); demineralization: what happens on the enamel surface? The root surface?

4. Caries management using risk assessment.

5. Protocols for Remineralization; the role of saliva, chlorhexidine, xylitol, fluorides (especially varnish): the new world of evidence-based information?

6. Periodontal debridement or root planing - what are the latest concepts on calculus removal?

7. New technologies - the dental endoscope, calculus detection probes, lasers and future developments.

8. New instruments for advanced periodontal instrumentation- mini-bladed curets, furcation curets, diamond coated files, new Piezo and magnetostrictive tips.

9. Videotapes comparing hand and ultrasonic instrumentation.

10. Innovative new positions and fulcrums for optimum access and adaptation to root morphology.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

•  Describe at least two major changes in the AAP Periodontal Disease Classification System.
•  Explain the transmissibility of periodontal and cariogenic bacteria.
•  Describe the characteristics of biofilm.
•  Describe the proper technique for clinical examination of incipient caries.
•  Describe the best methods for remineralization of early caries.
•  Describe the characteristics of the dental endoscope and the calculus detection probe.
•  Recognize the design, indications and sequence for use of universal curets, Gracey curets, mini-bladed Gracey curets, furcation curets and diamond coated instruments.
•  Describe the differences between magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonic devices.
•  Describe at least two of the newest types of ultrasonic tips.
•  Recognize the indications for extraoral or opposite arch fulcrums.
•  Describe the characteristics of various local delivery antimicrobials and antibiotics.

SPEAKERS:

Esther Wilkins, RDH, DMD
Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontology, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, is the author of the textbook Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, now in its ninth edition. Dr. Wilkins has received the Warner Lambert/ ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene (Education), the Forsyth Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Honorary Life Membership in the International Federation of Dental Hygienists. She is an internationally recognized lecturer in dental hygiene.

Anna Pattison, RDH, MS
Associate Professor and Former Chair, Department of Dental Hygiene, USC School of Dentistry; co-author of Periodontal Instrumentation; she has also contributed to Glickman's and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology; and is an internationally recognized speaker on Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation. In 2005, she received the Pfizer-ADHA Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award, and the USC School of Dentistry Alumnus of the Year Award. In 2006, she received the California Society of Periodontists Award.

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