Thurs., Nov. 3, 2022
1:30 pm-4:30 pm (3 CE hrs)
Room 101-C
Speaker: Amber Auger, RDH, MPH
This course is supported, in part, by educational grants from GC America, Orascoptic and Waterpik.
Recommended for: Everyone
Identifying disease at its earliest stages is essential to prevent the progression of oral and systemic diseases. Proper classification of our patients’ risk factors and potential rate of progression enables the dental hygienist’s role to be fully maximized. This creates a practice that is in full alignment with the standard of care, as well as a thriving practice with raving patients.
Course Objectives
- Access the 2017 APP Periodontal Classifications and review case studies
- Discuss treatment recommendations based on patients’ stage and grade
- Evaluate communication techniques to increase patient acceptance
- Discover common billing errors that prevent insurance coverage
- Review new and innovative ways to improve the chairside experience for both the patient and the clinician; including voice recognition technologies, instruments and new homecare items that will optimize patient compliance
- Identify best practices of power instrumentation and latest hand scaling techniques
Amber Auger, RDH, MPH, has 17 years of experience in the dental hygiene industry. She is a practicing dental hygienist, corporate consultant, and RDH coach. Amber is the creator of Thrive in the OP™, a membership course that includes both on-demand sessions and weekly coaching. Thrive in the OP™ equips dental hygienists with clinical, business, and leadership capabilities outside of their traditional hygiene degree. Amber is the 2019 Award of Distinction recipient for her work in public health. She has been to five different countries to provide preventive dental hygiene services. Amber is also the host of #AskAmberRDH with RDH Magazine, the Editorial Director for the Graduate Newsletter, and an international lecturer. Amber incorporates humor into her educational content and a practical approach to implementing the latest science into your everyday workflow. The vast content that Amber provides through virtual, in-person events, group and one-on-one coaching will leave you inspired, empowered, and equipped to conquer your career goals. Amber is eager to share her programs.
Ms. Auger is not associated with, employed by, nor consults for, any manufacturer, supplier, or retailer of dental instruments or materials.
