Step up and innovate your clinical skills

    May 29, 2009
    Several hands-on courses at the upcoming RDH Under One Roof conference offer insight into ultrasonic periodontal therapy.
    Ultrasonics: An Evidence Based Approach to NonSurgical Periodontal TherapyPresented by Shirley Branam, RDH, MBA and Karen Hays, RDH, BS

    This course is based on current scientific literature and evidence based strategies to give the clinician practical guidelines regarding the use of ultrasonic instrumentation for nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Ultrasonic instrumentation techniques will be covered extensively following the dental hygiene process of care and utilizing hands-on activities. The goal of this course is to enable the clinician to identify modifying factors related to nonsurgical periodontal instrumentation, manage patient discomfort appropriately, and improve ultrasonic instrumentation skills to facilitate thorough periodontal debridement and enhance treatment outcomes. 3 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Dentsply Professional

    Ultrasonic Therapies for the Modern HygienistPresented by Jennifer M. Stutz, RDH

    A hands on course in using the latest ultrasonic in Piezo technology. Attendees will learn to differentiate between types of ultrasonic's and which is the best for their practice. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Zila Pharmaceuticals

    Gaining Insight: Maximizing Your Ultrasonic Instrumentation!Presented by Debi Gerger, RDH,MPH

    Research has demonstrated that patients actually prefer powered instrumentation over hand instrumentation. This hands-on session is designed to provide participants the opportunity to maximize their utilization of ultrasonic instrumentation. Current science & applied technology of ultrasonic therapy will be presented along with protocols to optimize clinical success. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Discus Dental

    Get In Touch With Your Ultrasonic SidePresented by Renée Marchant-Turner, RDH

    Ultrasonic scaling can be the hygienist's go-to armamentarium, even ahead of hand scaling. Studies show that proper ultrasonic equipment coupled with proper technique will improve periodontal therapeutic outcomes while reducing tooth structure removal. There are key points to making ultrasonic scaling the primary instrument of choice for dental hygienists and patients. Confusion in buying equipment stems from a lack of understanding of what ultrasonic scaling is and can accomplish. This course will provide the information needed to shop and choose proper equipment. In addition, participants will learn techniques to make ultrasonic scaling exceptionally effective and usable on your next work day. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: American Eagle

    Good Vibrations: Ultrasonics and MorePresented by Beth Thompson, RDH, BS

    Participants will be introduced to the current science and applied technology of ultrasonic therapy. New diagnostic tools will be introduced, a review of perio probing and recording protocols, pain control options explained, along with suggestions on treatment implementation now and for the future.
    2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Parkell

    For more information on these courses, as well as the entire agenda for RDH Under One Roof, visit www.rdhunderoneroof.com.