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The Periodontal Co-Therapist: Practical Periodontology for the RDH Part 1

Friday, May 9, 2025
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM PT
CE: 1.5 CE Credits
Primary Audience(s): Hygienist

Additional Audience(s): Dentist
In addition to providing patient care, dental hygienists educate and advise their patients regarding etiology/risk factors, proposed therapeutic options and the treatment experience. This program will present documentation of various clinical cases treated with non- surgical therapy and surgical therapy. These cases will illustrate how periodontal therapy can be utilized to provide health, restore the periodontium and improve esthetics for our patients. Scientific evidence supporting the periodontal therapy used in each clinical case is examined.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify systemic and local risk factors for the development of periodontal disease.
  • Assess the 2017 AAP new Classification system for periodontal diagnosis.
  • Select techniques and instrumentation for effective debridement of the natural dentition.
  • Identify anatomical concerns which may affect prognosis and treatment outcomes.
  • Understand the impact of non-surgical therapy on the subgingival biofilm.
  • Assess the value of systemic and locally delivered antibiotics as well as other adjunctive therapy.
  • Describe the limitations of non-surgical debridement and indications for surgical intervention.