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Instrument Sharpening
This workshop will include concepts and practical,
hands-on experience reviewing sharpening of dental hygiene instruments,
including curettes and scalers. Course will include identifying and correcting
common dental sharpening errors, while using a variety of sharpening modalities,
including hand and mechanical sharpening devices.
2 hours $75 per person
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Periodontology- A Review of Theory & Practice
Periodontology and periodontal treatment has undergone
remarkable changes in the last 10 years. This intensive workshop will
incorporate concepts, treatment case studies, and hands on therapy using
ultrasonic & hand instrumentation with clinical patients, including
the following:
- Medical & Dental Assessment– considerations
for patients of all ages
- Periodontal disease risk factors- diabetes, age,
heredity, smoking
- Inflammatory process- the relationship between
oral & systemic health (metabolic disorders-diabetes; autoimmune
disease- pemphigus; blood dyscrasias-leukemia; pregnancy, puberty, etc.
will be discussed)
- Periodontal disease in children
- Treatment planning & treatment protocols for
today’s periodontal patients
- Soft Tissue Management & periodontal protocols
- Instrument selection and use for maximizing calculus
removal combined with periodontal debridement therapy
- Prevention, control, treatment and maintenance
of periodontal disease
- Dental insurance coding
3 hours theory & case studies followed by 1 ½
hours hands-on
$360 per person ***Our most popular!!!***
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Sealants- A clinical review
This hour workshop focuses on reviewing clinical application
skills. Brief discussion of materials and the observation of hands-on
application techniques to assure sealant quality and retention are included.
1 hour- $40 per person
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Histology 101-“Explaining Clinical Signs to
our Periodontal Patients”
Remember histology? This program is designed to “remind”
clinical practitioners of how to describe oral signs & symptoms and
their significance to patients. Ever search for an analogy to describe
a finding and come up short? This program is designed to rediscover some
easy ways to describe complex processes.
2 hours- $75 per person
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The Immune System
Minding the Body-Embodying the Mind
This workshop focuses on the relationship between mind,
body, spirit, health & wellness. Immune function can be damaged by
chronic stress and depression, but it can also be enhanced by stress reduction
strategies, including herbs, nutrients, and relationships. This fun and
interesting workshop briefly addresses understanding how the immune network
“works”, while using practical tools for reducing stress,
preventing disease and creating inner peace.
3 hours-$110 per person
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Stress, Health &
Wellness Workshop
This interactive, 3-hour workshop will focus
on the impacts of stress on overall Health & Wellness, and techniques
for better managing stress in our everyday lives. Discovering effects
of stress, and exploring and using various inexpensive techniques for
handling it, will be the focus of the session. Plan to wear comfortable,
stretchy clothes, like sweats and/or yoga pants, tops & jackets. This
session will include a simple stress test, and exposure to some of the
most common forms of stress reducers. Plan to come and have a good time,
while learning something new! (Bring a small tub & towel if you would
like to participate in a foot soak exercise!)
Objectives:
- Discover effects of stress
- Identify simple stress reducers
- Use simple relaxation techniques
- Identify the components of living healthy lifestyles
- Practice Wellness techniques
3 hours-$75 per person-***One of our most popular!!***
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Infection Control:
A Review
This interactive 2-hour refresher course discusses
the most current changes and updates to infection control protocols. Check
out the latest information regarding OSHA, infection control protocols,
and participant case studies highlighting protocol breaches including
what action(s) you can take if they occur in your office.
2 hours-$75 per person
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Local Anesthesia: Review
of Pharmacology & Technique
Don’t use your LA skills very often? This course
is a refresher of the pharmacology behind the use of common anesthetics,
along with clinical observation and review of administration techniques.
This flexible, 2-hour workshop focuses on reviewing the skills you want
to “brush up” on and takes place in your dental office. Participants
will need to supply their own “patients” for the hands-on
component.
**Pre-requisite: MUST have 1st completed state-certified local anesthesia
course through a local community or technical college system school, and
hold a certificate to administer LA.
2 hours-$150 per person
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Dental Hygiene Practice & The Law: Practicing
within the Legal Statutes
Confused about the parameters for practicing when the
doctor is out of the office? What is legal—and what is not? This
simple refresher on dental hygiene practice according to the State of
Wisconsin Dental Practice Act will “clear up” your misconceptions
about what is legal—and what isn’t. This discussion about
jurisprudence allows you to practice prudently and protect yourself and
your license from the potential of litigation.
1 hour-$40 per person
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Ultrasonic Debridement Techniques
This discussion and hands-on workshop combines the latest in ultrasonic
instrumentation techniques for providing patients with the highest Quality
of Care possible. A brief review of techniques, including video, combined
with a session providing a patient care in your dental office using ultrasonic
instrumentation are included. Participants will need to supply their own
patients for the hands-on component.
2 hours-$150 per person
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Hand Instrumentation
This customized session is designed to answer individual questions about
the most current periodontal instruments—and how they can best fit
your practice setting. While current standard of care relies primarily
of ultrasonic instrumentation, there is still a need for hand instrumentation.
Explore some of the current hand instruments, when they are used, and
consider if their use is best for your practice setting.
2 hours- $75 per person
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Radiography-Technique & Safety
New staff need training on taking radiographs? Other staff need a “refresher”
on technique?? This interactive, hands-on workshop, conducted in your
office, offers participants opportunities to expose bitewing, periapical,
extra-oral & occlusal radiographs. It also covers protection against
radiation hazards, and determining if film is of diagnostic quality.
2 hours-$75 per person
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Insurance & Dental Coding
Confused by CDT 2005? Need guidance on how to code for periodontal procedures
to maximize re-imbursement from insurance companies? Providing services
but not getting paid for them? This workshop takes a look at billing protocols
for maximizing your office bottom line in the dental hygiene department.
2 hours- $75 per person
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