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November 14, 2024 8:00pm CST Periodontal Disease and the connection to Systemic Disease and other Medical Conditions: An UPDATE
3-hour (CE) Course Description
The connection between periodontal disease and systemic disease is constantly changing and new approaches and management of the dental patient are rapidly being developed. Update your knowledge in this valuable course.
Course Objectives -To understand the Pathophysiology of Periodontal Disease as its relationship to systemic diseases.
-Describe the underlying mechanisms of periodontal disease, including the role of bacterial infection and chronic inflammation in the destruction of periodontal tissues.
-Recognize the Bidirectional Relationship between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health.
-Examine the Impact of Systemic Conditions on periodontal health and analyze how systemic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and immunological disorders, can affect the health of the periodontium and contribute to the severity of periodontal disease.
-Develop Strategies for Integrating Oral-Systemic Health in Clinical Practice. -Learn to create and implement patient care protocols that incorporate the management of both periodontal and systemic health, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary care.
-How to educate patients on the importance of maintaining periodontal health as part of overall systemic health management.
-Understand to promote preventive care and patient education, and how to develop patient education strategies to raise awareness of the connection between oral and systemic health.
-Describe how to encourage preventive care practices that can reduce the risk of both Periodontal disease and associated systemic conditions.
By mastering these objectives, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and address the complex interactions between periodontal disease and systemic health in their clinical practice.
November 16, 2024 10:00AM CST An Introductory to Diode LaseR
2 hour (CE)
Course Description
The 2002 American Academy of Periodontology has made a positive statement of the use of the Diode Laser during gingival curettage. Many lasers have been proven to provide positive periodontal treatment of periodontal disease in non surgical periodontal therapy.
Course Objectives
-Define what a laser is and how it works.
-Explain the principles of laser-tissue interactions, including absorption, reflection, and scattering.
-Identify different types of lasers used in periodontal therapy.
-Explore the Types of Lasers Used in Periodontal Treatment-Discuss the characteristics and applications of various lasers, such as diode lasers, Ndlasers, and Er.
-Compare the advantages and limitations of each laser type in periodontal care.-Learn Laser Safety and Protocols-Identify safety measures and precautions for operating lasers.
-Understand the importance of proper protective eyewear for both clinicians and patients.
-Review protocols for handling and maintaining laser equipment.
-Understand Laser Applications in Periodontal Therapy
-Explain the role of lasers in the treatment of periodontal diseases, including scaling and root planing.
-Describe how lasers can be used for soft tissue procedures, such as gingivectomy and frenectomy.
-Explore the use of lasers for bacterial reduction and tissue regeneration.
-Review Clinical Techniques and Procedures.
-Demonstrate proper laser settings and parameters for different periodontal treatments.
-Discuss step-by-step techniques for using lasers in clinical scenarios based research and outcomes.
These objectives aim to provide a comprehensive foundation in periodontal laser therapy, preparing participants for both theoretical understanding and practical application.
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