Gingivitis cases are rising in the US, but the "old normal" preventive D1110 code is still the one most commonly used. During this interactive program on how to use the D4346 code to address active gingivitis, we will identify key indicators of reversible and irreversible gum disease, curate transitional procedures that move patients to advanced treatment, and develop verbiage to best explain inflammation, infection, and the oral-systemic link. 

Note: It is recommended you take "Clinical Assessments for Disease" (Online Course On8000) prior to taking this course.

This course offers an overview of the prevalence of diseases of the periodontium, linking them back to the current implementation strategies dental hygienists have integrated in delivering complex care. Through a review of the historical survey of periodontal diagnostics, the 2017 American Academy of Periodontology Staging and Grading pieces are reviewed concluding with new clinical parameters in identifying various classified diseases within the spectrum of clinical health.

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Date Available: 12/5/2023

Date Reviewed: 3/1/24

Date Removed: 5/31/24

Dental implants have a higher failure rate in diseased mouths. Preventive dental hygienists play a crucial role in identifying and managing dental implant patients. This course discusses all aspects of dental implant care, from patient selection to treatment and maintenance to help you provide the best possible care for your patients. We will review the AAP standards for diagnosing periimplant disease and therapeutic modalities as well as advanced periodontal procedures and futuristic trends in dental implant therapeutics.

Note: It is recommended you take "Periodontal Classifications Overview and The Stable Periodontium" prior to taking this course. 

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder affecting an estimated 463 million people, or one in 11 adults worldwide.  As research unpacks the codependent relationship between diabetes mellitus and oral disease, dental providers become an integral aspect to the identification, counseling, and referral of at-risk patients. 

Join periodontal hygienist, Katrina Sanders, as she discusses dentistry’s active role in the early identification of diabetes through hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] testing.  Learn how oral health care providers have the opportunity to strengthen a partnership with our medical colleagues through in-office HbA1c testing and counseling while enhancing multidisciplinary involvement in optimal patient care.

Objectives:

Explore new scientific literature indicating implications for incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus and oral disease
Identify the clinical provision for gathering in-office hemoglobin A1c point-of-service tests in the dental office
Discuss co-therapeutic management of diabetes mellitus and associated complications between the dental and medical provider

This course is provided by Crest + Oral-B.

The oftentimes “colorful” nature of oral disease cases offers an incredible learning opportunity, particularly in the importance of early and definitive intervention. In this dental rendition of “Dr. Pimple Popper,” we will view graphic photographs of surgical cases requiring periodontal therapy. Learn to identify options for treatment planning of periodontal therapy in an efficient, detailed and strategic method and determine when referral for surgical treatment is warranted. Develop short and long term goals for periodontal patients that are measurable and attainable.

Oral health is essential for overall health, but oral inflammation management procedures have not changed significantly in 70 years. To improve oral health and reduce systemic health risks, the dental community must implement new, innovative, and evidence-based practices. Join this thought-provoking discussion on the systematic approach to addressing oral inflammation and its impact on overall health. We will review current scientific literature, identify clinical implications, and discover new evidence that affects our clinical decision-making strategies regarding comprehensive patient care.

Dental implants have a higher failure rate in diseased mouths. Preventive dental hygienists play a crucial role in identifying and managing dental implant patients. This course discusses all aspects of dental implant care, from patient selection to treatment and maintenance to help you provide the best possible care for your patients. We will review the AAP standards for diagnosing periimplant disease and therapeutic modalities as well as advanced periodontal procedures and futuristic trends in dental implant therapeutics.

Note: It is recommended you take "Clinical Assessments for Disease" On8000 prior to taking this course.