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PERIODONTICS UPDATE FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS: THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION
Course Code: 5102
Jill Rethman, RDH
Jill Rethman, RDH
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Jill Rethman is an international speaker and author. She is the editorial director for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and is honored to serve on the board of directors of the Sunstar Foundation for Oral Health Promotion and the National Children's Oral Health Foundation.
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
10:00am - 12:30pm
CE Hours: 2.5
By 9/10: $15 Dentist/$10 Staff
After 9/10: $25 Dentist/$20 Staff
The mouth-body connection -- are you aware? In order to best treat patients, we must be knowledgeable in all aspects of periodontal care. This course begins with an overview of evidence-based care followed by the latest information on perio-systemic links.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:1. Distinguish between types of studies and determine the assets and detriments of each
2. Understand current research on perio-systemic links and how to explain it to patients
3. Comprehend the importance of integrating evidence into periodontal treatment plans
Category: Dental Hygiene
Recommended for: Dentist/Dental Student, Hygienist, Dental Assistant
*Availability is not guaranteed until the course has been added to your registration on the official ADA Annual Session Registration website.