Synopsis:

Dental hygienists have treated patients with traditional scaling and polishing for decades and while this approach is sufficient to remove local deposits on teeth, it does not address biofilm, nor effectively motivate patients. Oral biofilm has been implicated in numerous systemic conditions and dental professionals have a unique opportunity to interrupt the oral-systemic inflammatory process.  This promotes a positive impact on oral health while mitigating the contribution of oral biofilm on the exacerbation of systemic disease. Modern dental hygiene practices have revolutionized preventive care, including a mindful approach to planning, and maintaining dental restorations. 

Learning Objectives:

Attendees of this lecture will gain a deeper understanding of biofilm science and a practical approach for patients:

1. Learn an efficient approach to the dental hygiene appointment that improves health of patients and improved profitability for the practice.
2. Explore the vital partnership between the dental hygienist and restorative dentist for predictable outcomes.