Refocusing Periodontal Treatment as Essential Care Part I: The Ultimate Plan

The time is now! The oral systemic link is not new to dentistry; however, communicating its significance to our patients AND providing more effective periodontal care is now more important than ever. This session will guide you through the latest research and help you create a plan to provide optimal care for patients while practicing a ‘safety-first’ approach.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course the learner will be able to:

• Describe the role of the evidence-based oral-systemic connection in educating, motivating and caring for your patients.
• Define the overall objective of periodontal therapy. Explain the key factors necessary to achieve the goals of successful periodontal therapy. 
• Discover how an intra-oral HVE system, not just an HVE device, is a critical component in managing aerosols, droplets and splatter in the clinical dental environment.

Original Recording Date: January 19, 2021 Re-evaluation Date: January 19, 2024

Note: This course is part 1 in a 2 part series. Upon completion of part 1, it is recommended to take Refocusing Periodontal Treatment as Essential Care Part II: The Perfect Execution

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This program has been accredited for 1 CE Credit

AGD PACE AGD PACE Subject Code: 490 - Periodontics