• The use of phase contrast microscopy for pathogen detection and patient motivation significantly improves case acceptance and treatment outcomes.
  • The mouth is a window to the health of our bodies. Often people see their hygienists more often than their primary care physicians. Learn several important chairside tests that can be done to help evaluate the nutritional needs of your patients as well as how and when to refer your patients out.
  • Upon successful completion of the IAOMT's Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation course you will earn your Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation-Certification from the IAOMT.
  • 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.
  • Recognize the impact of mercury pollution from dental amalgam and other sources and measures being taken to reduce mercury releases to the environment.
  • Fellowship (FIAOMT) is the second highest level of educational certification and it requires that the IAOMT member has been previously Accredited. Fellowship requires the creation of a scientific review and approval of the review by the board, as well as an additional 500 hours of credit in research, education, and / or service. Fellowship Requirements
    • Accreditation
    • 500 credits
    • One Scientific Review
    • 75% majority approval by the Board of Directors
    • Completed Application (will be included in email acknowledging purchase)
  • Mastership (FIAOMT) is the highest education level available to IAOMT members who have already achieved Accreditation & Fellowship. It requires the submission and board approval of a scientific review, along with an additional 500 hours of documented research, education, or service. Fellowship Requirements
    • Accreditation & Fellowship
    • 500 credits in addition to Fellowship (for a total of 1,000 credits)
    • One Scientific Review in addition to a scientific review for Fellowship (For a total of two scientific reviews)
    • 75% majority approval by the Board of Directors
    • Completed Application (will be included in email acknowledging purchase)
  • Identify signs of emotional and health imbalances during a dental evaluation by looking beyond the physical body to include the mental-emotional components of the disease process.
  • 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!
  • This course will cover didactic training on the benefits of oral microbiome testing and how you can implement testing in your practice to elevate patient care.
  • 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.
  • Join Dawn as she takes you on a journey of the digestive system: what normal digestion actually looks like & what happens when it goes wrong. The endgame of digestive gone wrong is leaky gut. We'll explore what this unpleasant term actually means and how to heal it.
  • 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.
  • By enrolling in this course, you will gain valuable insights and knowledge that will enable you to effectively promote healthy oral development and prevent malocclusion in your youngest patients.
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