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 3 Curriculum
Learning Objectives
Module 9: Periodontal Diagnostics Part I
- Review the previous periodontal classification systems
- Describe a patient case of an intact periodontium
- Identify a patient case of stable on a reduced periodontium
- Discover the clinical manifestations of various forms of gingivitis
Module 10: Periodontal Diagnostics Part II
- Review clinical parameters in distinguishing periodontal stages of disease
- Describe risk factors that may elevate the progression of periodontal disease
- Identify the various displays of grades of disease
- Explore case-based scenarios to optimize AAP staging and grading diagnostics
Module 11: Clinical Decision Making
- Examine opportunities for development in the dental hygiene assessment phase
- Identify opportunities for team calibration in diagnostics
- Review existing protocols for opportunities for practice development
- Build a strategy for optimizing a clinical decision making framework that meets practice needs
Module 12: CDT Coding, Billing, & Chart Preparation
• Review current CDT codes utilized for clinical assessments for the dental hygienist
• Identify patient cases appropriate for various active CDT codes ranging from preventive to therapeutic periodontal integrations
• Identify patient cases appropriate for various active CDT codes ranging from preventive to therapeutic periodontal integrations
• List additional CDT codes appropriate for adjunctive dentSal hygiene therapy modalities
• Review critical aspects of an appropriate chart preparation for optimal 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



