Diagnose Disease for NSPT & Hands-On Advanced Instrumentation Workshop

Where

4540 E Paris Ave SE
Grand Rapids,
MI, 49512,
United States

Credit Hours

8 CEUS Hours

When

May 16, 2025
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Registration - 7.45 am

Subject Code

490- Periodontics

Pricing

Dentist: $399
Hygienist : $299
ASST & AUX: $299

Speakers

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.