Periodontal Excellence: Essential Insights and Practices for Dental Hygiene Professionals
Periodontal Excellence: Essential Insights and Practices for Dental Hygiene Professionals
With Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Course Description:
Tailored specifically for dental hygienists, this course is designed to provide a review of the intricacies of periodontal diseases, emphasizing the essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective patient care. Participants will delve into the etiology, pathology, and clinical manifestations of periodontal diseases, gaining insights into the latest advancements in periodontal diagnostics and treatment modalities. This course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing dental hygienists with the tools and skills needed to contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of periodontal diseases in a clinical setting.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the various etiological factors contributing to periodontal diseases, including microbial, genetic, and environmental factors.
- Evaluate risk factors and their impact on the development and progression of periodontal diseases.
- Explore evidence-based approaches to non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Discuss the integration of antimicrobial agents and adjunctive therapies in the management of periodontal diseases.
About the Presenter:
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 areas of periodontics, including dental endoscopy, laser assisted hygiene care and dental implants. Nicole has delivered multiple educational presentations to many dental hygiene schools including, the 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.
She is a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, Vermont Dental Hygiene Association, The Academy of Laser Dentistry, The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries and the Patient Treatment Coordinator’s Association. Nicole has been a Straumann Consortium Speaker, a clinical expert and speaker for the Facial Art Forum and an integral part of the Implant Care Practitioner training program through RDH Innovations. She was awarded Dental Hygienist of the Year for 2017 in Vermont. Nicole earned her hygiene degree and her BA from the University of Vermont. She also holds an MBA from Champlain College. Nicole currently works with Young Innovations as their Clinical Education Manager, a part time hygiene clinic instructor and hygiene coach with Coaching Excellence.
Nicole can be reached at Nicole Fortune | LinkedIn or on Instagram @fortunaterdh
Course Details:
Instructor: Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 490
Time Zones:
- PST = 4 PM
- MST = 5 PM
- CST = 6 PM
- EST = 7 PM
- AZ = 5 PM
Periodontal Excellence: Essential Insights and Practices for Dental Hygiene Professionals
With Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Course Description:
Tailored specifically for dental hygienists, this course is designed to provide a review of the intricacies of periodontal diseases, emphasizing the essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective patient care. Participants will delve into the etiology, pathology, and clinical manifestations of periodontal diseases, gaining insights into the latest advancements in periodontal diagnostics and treatment modalities. This course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing dental hygienists with the tools and skills needed to contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of periodontal diseases in a clinical setting.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the various etiological factors contributing to periodontal diseases, including microbial, genetic, and environmental factors.
- Evaluate risk factors and their impact on the development and progression of periodontal diseases.
- Explore evidence-based approaches to non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Discuss the integration of antimicrobial agents and adjunctive therapies in the management of periodontal diseases.
About the Presenter:
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 areas of periodontics, including dental endoscopy, laser assisted hygiene care and dental implants. Nicole has delivered multiple educational presentations to many dental hygiene schools including, the 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.
She is a member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, Vermont Dental Hygiene Association, The Academy of Laser Dentistry, The Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries and the Patient Treatment Coordinator’s Association. Nicole has been a Straumann Consortium Speaker, a clinical expert and speaker for the Facial Art Forum and an integral part of the Implant Care Practitioner training program through RDH Innovations. She was awarded Dental Hygienist of the Year for 2017 in Vermont. Nicole earned her hygiene degree and her BA from the University of Vermont. She also holds an MBA from Champlain College. Nicole currently works with Young Innovations as their Clinical Education Manager, a part time hygiene clinic instructor and hygiene coach with Coaching Excellence.
Nicole can be reached at Nicole Fortune | LinkedIn or on Instagram @fortunaterdh
Course Details:
Instructor: Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 490
Time Zones:
- PST = 4 PM
- MST = 5 PM
- CST = 6 PM
- EST = 7 PM
- AZ = 5 PM
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