The Dental Hygiene Practitioner Master Class
The Dental Hygiene Process of Care from A-Z
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Katrina Sanders, RDH
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12 CE Hours
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12 Handouts
What to Expect
Why You Can't Miss This Course
Course Lessons
Master Class Curriculum
Learning Objectives
Module 1: The Medical History
- Review medical conditions commonly observed on history documents and their considerations
- Identify specific considerations for major illnesses and operations as reported by the patient
- Evaluate indications and contraindications of various medications and supplements
- Examine various symptoms that may point to underlying medical conditions
Module 2: The Patient Interview
- Collect data essential for patient-specific reports
- Review historical and risk profiles for the history of dental disease
- Integrate medical reports in understanding implications and results to patient care
- Review various lifestyle considerations that may impact or influence dental care
Module 3: Vital Signs and Risk Assessment
- Review the optimal and suboptimal metrics as they relate to standard vital signs
- Explore advanced vital signs based on patient-specific medical conditions and modalities
- Identify oral-systemic, periodontal, caries, oral cancer and parafunctional factors to influence clinical decision-making modalities
- Discover ASA classifications as they relate to overall patient health
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.