DENH 2010 - Principles III: Advanced Dental Hygiene

1. Root morphology review implications in instrumentation strategies
2. Saliva testing
3. Microbial testing
4. Implant maintenance
5. New technologies in dental hygiene practice
6. Case presentations
7. Evidence-based decision-making
8. Ultrasonic instrumentation
9. Advanced and special instrumentation techniques
10. Periodontal adjuncts
11. Non-surgical periodontal protocols
12. Margination and polishing of restorations
13. Dental implant maintenance and patient education
14. Pulp vitality testing

1. describe advanced fulcrums and appropriate use of specialty periodontal instruments.
2. state the indications, contraindications, and protocols for ultrasonic instrumentation.
3. state the indications, contraindications, and protocols for using periodontal adjuncts.
4. analyze the role of the dental hygienist in supporting patients with dental restorations.
5. investigate the indications and contraindications of incorporating new and existing technology in dental hygiene practice.
6. discuss indications and contraindications of new dental hygiene treatment strategies.
7. present a comprehensive case study structured according to evidence-based decision-making principles to an audience of peers.

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