Tooth Whitening: From Chairside to Chewing Gum!
The rapidly expanding options for tooth whitening, both in-office and over-the-counter, are generating
professional discussion and interest regarding system differences, safety, efficacy and convenience. This
program will review the beginnings of tooth whitening, its art, science, and current research as well as
present the latest information about whitening options from in-office systems all the way to chewing gum.
In addition, protocols for pre-whitening clinical procedures, post-whitening clinical considerations and
maintenance will be presented. This session is ideal and a MUST for the entire dental team!
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to:
• Describe the history of tooth whitening
• Provide the rationale for tooth whitening and site relevant related research
• Identify candidates for tooth whitening
• Discuss various active whitening agents, including the features and benefits/ disadvantages of each
• Differentiate between in-office systems, professionally supervised whitening and over-the-counter
products
• Describe pre-whitening and post-whitening clinical and daily care - - List methods to maintain tooth
whitening results
• Integrate tooth whitening into aesthetic and preventive treatment plans
Course Topics:
• History and Science of Tooth Whitening
• Active Agents: Mechanism of Action and Safety
• Candidates for Tooth Whitening
• In-Office/ Chairside Systems
• Professionally Supervised Take Home Options vs. Over-the Counter Options
• Pre-whitening and Post-whitening Clinical Considerations
• Considerations for Long Term Whitening Results
• Maintenance Whitening Options: Toothpastes, Chewing Gum and Toothbrushes
• Marketing Tooth Whitening
• Maximizing the Aesthetic Treatment Plan and Future Care
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Principles of Aesthetic Dental Hygiene and Full-Mouth Disinfection - A Patient Centered Approach for the
Dental Team
(6 hour program)
This course is designed to give the dental professional the tools necessary to expand treatment options of
the preventive appointment. Social and aesthetic factors are the primary motivation behind successful
daily oral hygiene. Today’s clinician needs to understand and present options to enhance aesthetics and to
address social concerns such as oral malodor. In addition, this session will present total health issues that
are relevant and impacted by oral disease. Finally, full-mouth disinfection, which represents a new and
innovative approach to non-surgical periodontal therapy, will be presented and include the step-by-step
process indicated to initiate full-mouth disinfection (FMD). FMD requires that instrumentation, subgingival,
buccal mucosa and tongue disinfection be completed within 24 hours. Treatment planning, scheduling and
outcome assessment, in addition to the chemotherapeutic options available for use in FMD will be
addressed. This seminar is ideal for the progressive clinician.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Identify three systemic related conditions that can be adversely impacted by periodontal disease
List the new antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations for preventing SBE
Understand the relationship between volatile sulfur compounds and periodontal infection.
Describe the process for Full-Mouth disinfection including research, process and subgingival medicament
delivery/antimicrobial system options
Identify the benefits of daily tongue deplaquing
Perform tongue deplaquing
List chemotherapeutic options for controlling oral malodor
Identify candidates and provide rationale for tooth whitening
Provide the rationale for a pre-whitening prophy
Understand the correlation between oral health and total health
Course Topics:
Total Body Health and Oral Health
New Health Concerns and Periodontal Infection
Oral Malodor: Causes, Case Presentation and Patient Identification
Periodontal Infection and Oral Malodor
Full Mouth Disinfection: Process, Armamentarium and Chemotherapeutic Options
Perform tongue deplaquing
Tongue Deplaquing: Benefits, Mechanics and Process
Oral Hygiene Device/Chemotherapeutic Options for Controlling Oral Malodor
Tooth Whitening Options: Patient Selection, Chemistry, Technique and Success
Aesthetic Dental Hygiene: Integration and Implementation
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fresh Breath Assurance: A Patient Centered Approach
(2 hour program)
This course is designed to give the dental professional the tools necessary to expand treatment options of
the preventive appointment. Social and aesthetic factors are the primary motivation behind successful
daily oral hygiene. Today’s dental hygienist needs to understand options to enhance aesthetics and to
address social concerns such as oral malodor. In addition, this session will present total health issues that
are relevant and impacted by oral disease. This seminar is ideal for the progressive clinician.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
Identify three systemic related conditions that can be adversely impacted by periodontal disease
List the new antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations for preventing SBE
Discuss oral malodor with patients
Understand the relationship between volatile sulfur compounds and periodontal infection
Identify the benefits of daily tongue deplaquing
Perform tongue deplaquing
List chemotherapeutic options for controlling oral malodor
Understand the correlation between oral health and total health
Course Topics:
Total body Health and Oral Health
New Health Concerns and Periodontal Infection
New Recommended Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regime for Preventing SBE
Aesthetic/Social Factors = Patient Motivation
The Oral Malodor Patient
Oral Malodor: Causes, Sources, and Characteristics
Oral Malodor: Diagnosis and Periodontal Disease
Oral Malodor: Treatment vs. Management
Clinical Management of Oral Malodor
Integrating Oral Malodor Assessment and Management into the Preventive Appointment
Mechanical and Chemotherapy Options for Oral Malodor
Aesthetic Dental Hygiene: A Patient Centered Approach
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Accelerated Periodontal Instrumentation: Expanding FMD Protocols
(2-3 hour course)
Full-mouth disinfection represents a new and innovative approach to non-surgical periodontal therapy.
This session will present the step-by-step process indicated to initiate full-mouth disinfection (FMD). FMD
requires that instrumentation, subgingival, buccal mucosa and tongue disinfection be completed within 24
hours. This seminar will explore treatment planning, scheduling and outcome assessment, in addition to
the chemotherapeutic options available for use in FMD.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Site research relevant to full-mouth disinfection
Sequence and complete initial periodontal therapy within 24 - 48 hours
Describe the components to full-mouth disinfection
Identify antimicrobial agents for full-mouth disinfection
Describe vehicle options for antimicrobials, including mechanisms of actions and indications for use
Provide justification and utilization of fluoride agents
Create comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate full-mouth disinfection
Course Topics:
Full-Mouth Disinfection: The Research
Sequencing Procedures for FMD
Armamentarium Options for FMD
Cehmotherapeutic Options for FMD
Chemotherapeutic Vehicle Options for FMD
Tongue and Buccal Mucosa Disinfection
Caries and Hypersensitivity Considerations
Establishing an Daily Oral Hygiene Regime
Scheduling of FMD
Clinical Results of FMD
Considerations for the Dental Team
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Principles of Aesthetic Dental Hygiene: A Patient Centered Approach for the Dental Team
(3-4 hour course)
The course is designed to give the dental professional the tools necessary to expand treatment options of
the preventive appointment. Social and aesthetic factors are the primary motivation behind successful
daily oral hygiene. Today's dental hygienist needs to understand options to enhance aesthetics and to
address social concerns such as oral malodor. In addition, this session will present total health issues that
are relevant and impacted by oral disease. This seminar is ideal for the progressive clinician.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
Identify three systemic related conditions that can be adversely impacted by periodontal disease
List the new antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations for preventing SBE
Discuss oral malodor with patients
Understand the relationship between volatile sulfur compounds and periodontal infection
Identify the benefits of daily tongue deplaquing
Perform tongue deplaquing
List chemotherapeutic options for controlling oral malodor
Identify candidates for tooth whitening
Provide the rationale for a pre-whitening prophy
Recognize the difference between whitening systems
Understand the correlation between oral health and total health
Course Topics:
Total Body Health and Oral Health
New Health Concerns and Periodontal Infection
New Recommended Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regime for Preventing SBE
Aesthetic/Social Factors = Patient Motivation
Oral Malodor: Causes, Case Presentation and Patient Identification
Periodontal Infection and Oral Malodor
The Importance of Fluoride Therapy
Tongue Deplaquing: Benefits, Mechanics and Process
Oral Hygiene Device Options for Controlling Oral Malodor
Chemotherapeutic Options for Controlling Oral Malodor
Tooth Whitening Options: Chemistry, Technique and Success
Tooth Whitening: Patient Selection, Procedure and Results
Integration of Tooth Whitening and Oral Malodor Therapy into the Dental Hygiene Treatment Plan:
Aesthetic Dental Hygiene
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Infection Control and the Dental Team: Reducing Your Occupational Risk
This session is designed for licensed dental professionals to meet continuing education requirements
mandated by the Dental Board of California in the area of infection control. Additionally, a review of the
newly issued CDC guidelines for Infection Control in Dentistry will be presented as well as the differences
in these guidelines vs. federal/state OSHA regulations. Finally, the session will include review of methods
to control occupational transmission of blood borne pathogens, personal protective equipment and
vaccinations available to prevent disease.
Course Topics:
- Newly revised Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations
- The difference between the DBC, CDC and OSHA
- Overview of infectious diseases relating to dentistry
- Methods to prevent transmission
- Post exposure protocols
- Maximizing compliance and safety