Thinking outside the Box: Clinical Considerations - Presented by Trisha O’Hehir (4 hours - 4 CEU)
On October 25th Trisha will be joined by Lacy Walker
Gut to Gums: Connecting the Dots Between Nutrition, Airway, and Oral Health - Presented by Lacy Walker
2 Hours - 2 CUE
On December 6th Trisha will be joined with special guest speaker Katrina Sanders Stewart!
POCKETS, PARADIGMS, AND PROTOCOLS: An Approach to Precision Periodontics
2 hours - 2 CEU
6 CEU Live Interactive for $60!
Thinking outside the Box: Clinical Considerations presented by Trisha O’Hehir
Critical thinking is an essential skill for both professional practice and everyday decision-making. In clinical settings, it bridges the gap between scientific evidence, personal experience, and patient preferences. This course, led by Trisha, explores the foundational elements of critical thinking—examining the who, what, when, where, why, and how of this vital skill. Participants will learn how critical thinking enhances clinical practices, including periodontal instrumentation, daily oral hygiene decisions, and evaluating options like xylitol versus fluoride. Additionally, the course addresses how values and beliefs can evolve with new information. The course also highlights the growing recognition of nasal breathing's importance for overall health and its role in clinical recommendations. Drawing on over five decades of experience in the dental hygiene profession, Trisha provides historical insights and practical examples of how critical thinking has driven positive change in the field.
Learning Objectives:
Define critical thinking and explain its importance in clinical and everyday decision-making.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate scientific evidence, clinical experience, and patient preferences in treatment planning.
Analyze case studies to demonstrate critical thinking in areas such as periodontal instrumentation and oral hygiene practices.
Compare the benefits and limitations of preventive strategies, such as xylitol and fluoride, using critical thinking.
Identify how personal values and beliefs influence decision-making and adapt these perspectives when presented with new evidence.
Reflect on the evolution of critical thinking within the dental hygiene profession and its impact on current practices.
Understand the value of nasal breathing for overall health and incorporate it into patient education and treatment planning.
Thinking outside the Box: Clinical Considerations - Presented by Trisha O’Hehir (4 hours - 4 CEU)
On October 25th Trisha will be joined by Lacy Walker
Gut to Gums: Connecting the Dots Between Nutrition, Airway, and Oral Health - Presented by Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAADH, FAAOSH
Course Description: This presentation delves into the intricate connections between nutritional deficiencies, facial and oral health, and overall well-being. It aims to recognize the visible signs of nutritional deficiencies that manifest on the face and within the oral cavity, providing crucial insights for early diagnosis and intervention. The role of optimal nutrition in enhancing overall health is emphasized, highlighting its profound influence on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Moreover, the presentation evaluates dental patients for potential airway problems, identifying conditions that might impact their lifespan and cognitive abilities. The research also comprehends the significant impact of systemic health issues on the skin and oral health, advocating for a holistic approach to patient care. By intertwining these aspects, the presentation aims to promote comprehensive health strategies that address the root causes of deficiencies and systemic problems, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize nutritional deficiencies observable on the face and within the oral cavity
Recall the role of optimal nutrition in influencing overall well-being.
Evaluate the dental patient for potential airway problems that might impact their lifespan and IQ
Comprehend the impact of systemic problems on the skin and oral health.
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Thinking outside the Box: Clinical Considerations - Presented by Trisha O’Hehir (4 hours - 4 CEU)
On December 6th Trisha will be joined with special guest speaker Katrina Sanders Stewart!
POCKETS, PARADIGMS, AND PROTOCOLS: An Approach to Precision Periodontics
2 hours - 2 CEU
6 CEU Live Interactive for $60!
POCKETS, PARADIGMS, AND PROTOCOLS: An Approach to Precision Periodontics
The ‘gold standard’ of periodontal disease management is pivoting as patients are looking to non-invasive approaches to safely, efficiently and definitively treat disease and subsequently promote health. Despite our best efforts to study, treat and manage diseases of the periodontium, research continues to indicate increasing prevalence of oral inflammatory conditions, unpack challenges with our existing protocols and challenge the dental profession with paradigm shifts.
The ever-changing environment of health care delivery is now focusing on the convergence of precision medicine, implementation science and learning health care system studies to synergistically improve clinical health outcomes. While our medical colleagues have adapted these paradigm shifts into avant-garde approaches to patient care, dentistry is now called upon to become part of this trailblazing movement.
Join periodontal hygienist and international speaker Katrina M Sanders as she discusses a revolutionary concept of ‘Precision Periodontics’, critically examining the current landscape of oral inflammation with a deep focus on contemporary interventions aimed to transform non-invasive care for the periodontal patient, improve clinical outcomes and optimize management of periodontal diseases.
Course Objectives:
Define implementation science and identify how this emerging discipline is focusing on treatment strategies.
Discuss precision medicine and the evidence-based interventions available to improve clinical outcomes.
Evaluate paradigm shifts in the provision of periodontics and the trends in inflammatory management for the dental professional.
Review the results of optimal therapy in a non-invasive approach to treating periodontal disease.