Shedding Light on Periodontal Pathogens

Webinar Description

1.5 Hours Webinar
AGD Subject Code: 135

Understanding and prioritizing the oral systemic connection is crucial and underscores the importance of proactively treating our patients in a manner that addresses both oral and systemic wellness. Join Beth and Kerry as they explore the multiple benefits of implementing diode lasers procedures into the dental practice’s non-surgical periodontal program and discover how the use of diode lasers in dentistry represent a significant advancement in technology.  Beth and Kerry will review and demonstrate how to use the laser for multiple functions including treatment of oral lesions, laser bacterial reduction and laser assisted periodontal therapy. This course will highlight how the laser can elevate the dental hygiene department and benefit patients in numerous ways.

Who Should Attend This Course:

Learn how a diode laser can elevate the dental hygiene department through incorporating surgical (provincial scope of practice specific)  and non-surgical periodontal therapy adjuncts. Additionally, learn the treatment of apthus ulcers and cold sores. Several procedures will be reviewed and demonstrated to highlight multiple benefits for your patients as well as the impressive ROI for the practice.  The Dentist will benefit by attending and understand a strong ROI.

Course Outcomes and Learning Objectives:

• Discover the evidence supporting diode lasers as an effective adjunct for non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• Discuss how clinical assessment clues can help identify patients who may benefit from laser therapy given their health history, risk factors, and bacterial profile.
• Explore the oral-systemic connection between pathogenic bacteria and the health of our clients and how we can target them with a minimally invasive approach.
• Gain insight and be able to identify specific bacteria and their contribution to dysbiosis and potential periodontal involvement or advancement.
• Understand the diode laser functions available for the dental hygiene department.

Beth Parkes (RDH)

Beth Parkes is an engaging international speaker who has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for nearly 20 years. She has worked in General and Independent Practice, Mobile Dental Hygiene, Orthodontics and Periodontics. She is the Vice President of rdhu Inc., leader of their Laser Training Program across Canada, a Quality Assurance coach, and a cast member of the ever-popular CE Show, The RDH View. Beth is a published author and a board member for Dental Hygiene Quarterly. Her vision is to help create leaders in the Dental Hygiene Profession, empowering them with knowledge and skill sets that will set them apart.

Kerry Lepicek (RDH)

Kerry Lepicek is a registered dental hygienist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various practice settings and currently works part-time in general practice. As an international speaker, she has delivered lectures throughout Canada, the United States, and Bermuda.  Kerry is knowledgeable on the topics of oral biofilm, halitosis, the oral-systemic connection, and the dental hygiene process of care. Her primary focus is on educating her clients as well as the dental profession on periodontal health and wellness.   Kerry is a Key Opinion Leader for Crest + Oral B, OraVital, rdhu, and Voco.  In addition to being a section editor for The Hygiene Corner with Women In Dentistry, she serves on the Advisory Board of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and is a cast member of The RDH View.  She will provide you with practical advice that will transform your practice and the health of your clients.

Course Testimonials:

Dr. David Okamura commented "The course objectives as outlined were met. It was presented in a fast-paced, engaging delivery and fairly well documented"

Dr. Carrie Adams commented "Yes!! it was the perfect introduction to beginning the process of understanding and utilizing diode lasers- looking forward to some day being able to take a hands-on course"

Dr. Camille Pierre left a comment "Yes, definitely. I decided to participate in this event simply to expand my knowledge as I previously had no interest whatsoever in lasers. However, post event , as I have now been exposed to the tremendous benefits that laser therapy can offer to patient outcomes in periodontal therapy"