Back to Basics Series: Sealants

With Dana Paladino, RDH, BS, MS

Course Description:

This CE course is designed for dental hygienists and assistants who want to refresh their foundational knowledge of dental sealants while staying up to date with current best practices and materials. We'll explore updated research, clinical tips, isolation techniques, and placement strategies to increase efficiency, improve outcomes, and build clinical confidence. Whether you're new to sealants or seeking to sharpen your skills, this course will help you deliver better care with less stress.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the current evidence-based research on dental sealants, including effectiveness, longevity, and caries prevention.
• Compare and contrast different types of sealant materials, including resin-based, glass ionomer, and hybrid options.
• Review knowledge of proper placement techniques that enhance retention and reduce failures.
• Evaluate various isolation methods and choose the most effective techniques for different clinical scenarios.
• Identify ideal patient candidates for sealants and learn effective communication strategies to increase treatment acceptance and support practice production goals.
• Apply updated clinical tips and tricks to streamline the sealant process and boost confidence in daily practice.

Thank You to Our Course Sponsor

Dental Hygiene Basics

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About the Presenter:

Dana Paladino has been in the dental field for over 13 years. She started her career as a dental assistant before attending dental hygiene school at UT Health San Antonio. After graduation, she worked clinically prior to transitioning into education. During this time, she obtained her Master's in Aging and Dementia Studies.

She has taught at 3 different dental hygiene institutions, and she now owns her own educational consulting business. Her company, Dental Hygiene Basics, has a mission to help 100,000 students add RDH to their name. She works hard to achieve this mission every day by creating free content on the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, providing scholarships for current dental hygiene students, and educating as a national board tutor. Dana is also a public speaker, StudentRDH educator, and CDCA examiner. She continues to practice one day a week as a public health hygienist in San Antonio, TX.