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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The use of phase contrast microscopy for pathogen detection and patient motivation significantly improves case acceptance and treatment outcomes. -
Upon successful completion of the IAOMT's Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation course you will earn your Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation-Certification from the IAOMT. -
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. -
Learning objectives:- Describe the development of the face from fetal life to adulthood
- Categorize the five dimensions of a tongue-tie
- Assess conditions of adult and child intra and extraoral findings
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A deep dive into the root causes of dental diseases and then, even more importantly, what to do about them. -
Learn more about the miracle gas Ozone and how to best use it to our dental healthcare advantage. -
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! -
Recognize scientifically supported recommendations for minimizing mercury exposure during amalgam filling removal. -
Recognize the impact of mercury pollution from dental amalgam and other sources and measures being taken to reduce mercury releases to the environment. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Upon successful completion of this course & the additional requirements of an oral presentation & attendance to one IAOMT conference, you will earn your SMART-Certification from the IAOMT.
Continuing Education Credits
The IAOMT
Nationally Approved PACE Program
Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
01/01/2024 to 12/31/29. Provider ID# 216660