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Sue Kump from Epien Medical will be sharing how to use Hybenx. It is the newest tool for our dental hygiene toolbox. You’ll want to know all about this incredible debridement cleanser! “HYBENX Advanced Dental Debridement is an antibiotic-free cleanser that uses Desiccation Shock Technology to destroy bacteria and biofilm, remove smear layer, remove pathogens, debride necrotic tissues, and calm inflammatory mediators quickly, safely, simply, and effectively. It’s the ideal way to treat periodontal disease and to cleanse caries/crown preparations. The IAOMT does not endorse this product. We want our members to be educated about what is available, and to be able to discuss the pros and cons of products.
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Airway dysfunction compromises total body health and development so early intervention is critical. Learn what can and should be done in the dental office. Identify the signs of brewing airway issues and learn the root causes. What appliances and other tools are available to help ensure proper growth? Let’s help all children grow properly. It starts in infancy. The dental hygienist is the key healthcare provider to spot these problems. Let’s start an Airway Revolution!
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Sandra Arill, RDH and Herbalist shares the wonderful healing power of plants. She will review recommendations on how to select herbs to enhance oral care, and a practical approach to herbal intervention for home care use. We all have patients that would benefit from and want a more natural approach.
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Inflammation and infection are two key components to accelerated aging disease and ultimately death. It is becoming more apparent that these pathogenic conditions within the oral cavity and systemically are directly or indirectly related. Systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s/dementia and various cancers have an oral pathogens and inflammation component. Recent understanding of light and sound technologies reveal that they can allow us to see inflammation and infection. This presentation will discuss using the Velscope to cause autofluorescence of inflammation and infection. A brief discussion will be on using ultrasound (Point of care) to screen for cardiovascular disease and thyroid problems. These technologies in the hands of dental professionals, should allow our patients to have information about their health That usually goes undetected until disease is significantly advanced.
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This course will cover how to leverage oral microbiome testing for root-cause insights into oral and systemic conditions, and how to use them to improve patients’ overall wellness. We will review how to interpret test results, which patients to test, and protocols for improving the balance of beneficial bacteria. We will then discuss how to explain the benefits of oral microbiome testing to patients and best practices for implementation in the office. Participants will leave the course with an understanding of how the results of these tests may affect the treatment plan for your patients.