Description
CEU: 6.5 CEs
Price: MDHA Member: $99 | Nonmember: $129
Location: 101 Academy Drive Buzzards Bay, MA
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First Course Title: “Uncover the Root Cause: Bridging the Gap of Modern Assessments with Customized Minimally Invasive Therapies”
Speaker: Lauren Carlson, RDH
Course Description:
This 3 part course will be both lecture and hands-on with the most current prevention strategies.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and assess the root causes of dental issues through modern diagnostic tools and assessments to guide personalized treatment plans.
- Examine the benefits and applications of minimally invasive therapies and salivary diagnostics with a 30 min hands on approach.
- Develop strategies for integrating customized, evidence-based therapies into clinical practice, ensuring better patient outcomes and long-term oral health.
Second Course Title: “Nourishing Smiles: The Role of Nutrition in Oral Health”
Speaker: Nadine Tassabehji
Course Description:
This one-hour lecture will explore the vital connection between nutrition and oral health, focusing on how dietary choices impact periodontal health, dental caries, and other common oral conditions. Attendees will learn about essential nutrients, dietary patterns, and practical counseling strategies that dental hygienists can implement in their practice. By understanding the impact of nutrition on oral health, dental hygienists will be better equipped to advise patients and promote healthier lifestyles for improved oral and overall health outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify nutrients essential for maintaining optimal oral health and their specific roles in preventing oral disease.
- Attendees will learn to evaluate common dietary habits and identify at-risk behaviors that may adversely affect risk of dental caries.
- Participants will gain practical skills in delivering effective nutritional counseling, empowering them to provide actionable advice tailored to patients’ dietary needs.