Diagnose Disease for NSPT & Hands-On Advanced Instrumentation Workshop

Where

17849 Edison Ave
Chesterfield
MO 63005
United States

Credit Hours

8 CEUS Hours

When

Friday November 07th, 2025 8:00AM to 5:00 PM CST Registration - 7.45 am

Subject Code

490- Periodontics

Pricing

DDS: $425
RDH : $325
ASST: $325

Speakers

Dr. Silky Sharma, RDH, Ed.D is an Associate Professor at Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, and has been a faculty member since 2010. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Illinois with a focus on Evidence-Based Decision Making. Dr. Sharma earned her Doctorate from Grand Canyon University in Education, in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis on Adult Learning. She has continued to practice dental hygiene, providing patient-centered care at a perio-focused office for 20 years. Click Here to Read More

Course Description

This course is designed for dental providers and will offer critically appraised, evidence-based information to help them effectively diagnose periodontal disease. The course will provide chronological information on the assessment phase of care to develop steps in identifying, treating, and stabilizing periodontitis utilizing non-surgical periodontal therapy.

The course will integrate a comprehensive hands-on review of advanced instruments to avoid burnishing and effectively remove calculus during non-surgical periodontal therapy. The content will discuss dental anatomy and periodontal assessment to determine the best options for advanced instruments. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing different types of advanced instruments for safe and effective calculus removal during patient care.

CourseOutline:

A. Intro to EBDM
B. Study Designs
C. Assessment Phase Components
D. Treatment Planning
E. Dental Anatomy
F. Ultrasonic Tips
G. Advanced Sickle Scalers
H. Advanced Universals
I. Advanced Area Specifics
J. Files and Other Specialty Instruments

Course Objectives

Explain the different levels of evidence.

Explain the role of biofilm in periodontal destruction.
Discuss the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment.
Explain when to diagnose SRP
Review dental anatomy related to periodontal instrumentation for NSPT.
Identify the most effective ways to control oral biofilm.
Discuss the designs of advanced instruments.
Identify various advanced instruments and ultrasonic tips to remove calculus efficiently.
Identify various hand instruments to remove burnished calculus.