Treating Periodontal Disease Systemically
Over the last ten years, there has been an increased focus on oral and systemic health links. This course is designed to equip dental hygienists with the skills to implement a comprehensive approach to treating our patients while they are chairside. This course will review risk assessments and clinical cases to provide a practical approach to implementing science-based literature that is both effective and feasible for the current demands in practices.
Objectives
- Review Oral Pathologies that show evidence of systemic health issues
- Identify when to refer the patient out for blood work
- Discover proper risk assessments for enhanced preventive oral health
- Investigate the latest technologies to prevent and treat both hard and soft tissue disease
