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HYGIENE STUDY CLUB

UPCOMING EVENTS

INNOVATIVE BIOFILM SOLUTIONS:

The Role of Desiccation Therapy for Hygienists

Course Description: 

Join us for an in-depth exploration of desiccation therapy and it's revolutionary impact on biofilm management in dental hygiene. This course will delve into the science behind biofilm information and the challenges it presents in maintaining oral health. Attendees will learn how desiccation therapy, using a patented sulfonated compound, can be an effective tool in the battle against stubborn biofilm deposits. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the role of biofilms in inflammatory periodontal disease and their resistance to conventional treatments.

  • Discover the science behind desiccation technology and its mechanism of action.

  • Gain practical insights into incorporation desiccation therapy into your practice.

  • Learn step-by-step protocols for using desiccation therapy to complement nonsurgical periodontal debridement.

Speaker: Nicole Fortune RDH MBA

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Nicole is a registered dental hygienist who has extensive experience in periodontics, providing non-surgical and preventative care. She is a recognized expert in training dental hygienists in various areas of periodontics, including dental endoscopy, laser assisted hygiene care and dental implants. Nicole has delivered multiple educational presentations to Vermont Technical College Dental Hygiene School, University of Michigan's Ramfjord Symposium, The National Osteology Foundation and The Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, as well as numerous other clubs and professional groups across the country. 

Time, Date, Location: 

May 13, 2025

7:00 – 9:00PM

THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT

This course provides 2 CEU 

PAST EVENTS

 

MASTERING SALIVA PH: Key Insights for Dental Professionals

Presented by Anne Guignon RDH, MPH, CSP

​3 CEU

February 19, 2025  (Live)

 

ORAL CANCER SCREENING: “It’s More Than Grasping the Tongue”

Presented by Susan Cotten BSDH, RDH,OMT

​3 CEU

November 20, 2024  (Live)

 

ADJUNCTIVE DILEMMA: Finding Clarity in Biofilm Removal Techniques

Presented by Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH

​2 CEU

July 30, 2024 (Virtual)

SAFEGUARDING SUCCESS: A Comprehensive Approach to Dental Implant Assessment

Presented by Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH

 

​2 CEU

April 17, 2024 (Virtual)

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