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Signs and Symptoms of Periodontitis for Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSPT)
January 26 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
$59
3 CE credits
This course is designed for dentists and dental hygienists and will offer critically appraised, evidence-based information to identify signs and symptoms of periodontal disease. The course will provide chronological information on the dental hygiene assessment phase of care to develop steps in identifying, treating, and stabilizing periodontitis utilizing non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Review the current guidelines on various aspects of NSPT.
- Explain the different levels of evidence.
- Explain the role of biofilm in periodontal destruction.
- Discuss the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment.
- Identify the signs of periodontal disease.
- Identify the most effective ways to control oral biofilm.
