The Dental Hygiene Practitioner Master Class
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Katrina Sanders, RDH
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4 CE Hours
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4 Handouts
Course Lessons
Track 2 Curriculum
Learning Objectives
Module 5: Comprehensive Periodontal Assessments
- Review a detailed overview of the various clinical assessments used in periodontal cases
- Examine the clinical criterion necessary for classifying various levels of periodontal disease
- Inspect the anatomical identifiers that will influence various clinical assessment pieces
- Discover alternative findings that can influence disease diagnosis and prognosis of treatment
Module 6: Comprehensive Hard Tissue Evaluation
- Identify the role of the dental hygienist in the comprehensive hard tissue evaluation
- Review the steps within the detection process for existing restorative materials
- Inspect the common considerations necessary within a hard tissue evaluation
- Discover a streamlined workflow process for capturing and communicating hard tissue findings with an evaluating dentist
Module 7: Occlusion, TMJ and Airway Evaluation
- Review a detailed overview of the common occlusal classifications of class I, class II [and divisions] and class III
- Examine the clinical criterion identified during an examination of the TMJ area
- Discuss other occlusal complications that may indicate a potential parafunctional habit
- Discover some of the key indicators of a potential airway complication
Module 8: Radiographic Survey
- Review key components to safety measures of radiography clinical decision making
- Discuss specific risk-assessment profiles that may warrant specific radiographic decisions
- Examine the key components of optimal diagnostic radiographs for improved decision making
- Discover futuristic trends in comprehensive radiographic surveys and decision making for optimal patient success
Meet the instructor
Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF
A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence & Innovation for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice where she works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. She is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory and has been published in various publications including RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH and is an advisory member for Modern Hygienist and the Dental Academy of Continuing Education. Recently, Katrina proudly received the 2023 Denobi Award for Clinical Excellence and Innovation in dentistry. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation.
Patrick Jones - Course author
"The landscape of dentistry is changing. It is imperative that dental education rise to meet the demands of the community."
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