About this Event
Busting Biofilm: Classic to New Age Solutions
Thursday, June 9, 2022- Register first and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the zoom link 5 days prior to the course date. This is a live program.
Course Summary:
Biofilm management is a principal goal of preventive and nonsurgical periodontal therapy. As part of maintaining optimal oral health, biofilm management requires daily patient self-care in combination with routine professional care for biofilm removal. Traditional methods of subgingival biofilm management included hand and ultrasonic instrumentation, and supragingival biofilm removal focused on various polishing techniques. More recent innovations have focused on subgingival air polishing for the removal of biofilm from root surfaces with a glycine-based powder. As oral health care professionals we must also stay up to date with biofilm removal products that best meet each patient’s needs.
Meet the Speaker: Jennifer B. Harmon, RDH, MS
Jennifer Harmon is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Comprehensive Oral Health at the Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she has taught for six years. As a triple Tar Heel, she has received her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, and Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education. She teaches both dental hygiene and dental students, and currently serves as clinic director for first-year dental hygiene students and directs several courses including dental anatomy and clinical theory.
Harmon serves on the advisory board for the National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice and served as the President of the North Carolina Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Dental Education Association, and Sigma Phi Alpha. In addition to these leadership roles, she is a strong advocate for oral health and overall wellness and enjoys speaking nationally for Dental Hygiene Academy.
Course Topics & Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the traditional methods of professional biofilm removal: hand and/or ultrasonic instrumentation, power polishing, and air polishing
2. Explain the importance of professional subgingival biofilm removal from root surfaces as a routine part of nonsurgical periodontal therapy
3. Compare and contrast conventional supragingival air polishing with subgingival air polishing
4. Explain the benefits to a patient when supra- and subgingival biofilm removal is incorporated into the treatment plan
5. Identify and recommend self-care devices for daily biofilm removal
Course information: Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022, Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm CST
Location: Office or Home Computer- Registration here online and zoom link to follow.
Credit: 2.0 hours lecture online and live zoom
AGD Codes: Biofilm and dental hygiene
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).
ACDE brings together individuals who represent college and university based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.
ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, in delivering high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs to meet your educational needs.
The ACDE and 31 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.
Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University, College of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.
See below for a list of all Universities involved.
A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Dalhousie University
Dental College of GA at Augusta University
Marquette University School of Dentistry
McGill University
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Texas A&M University
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education
University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry
University of Detroit Mercy Dental
University of Florida Continuing Dental Education
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
University of Michigan
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education
University of Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.
TAMCD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s). CONFIRMATIONS: Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course cancellation. All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M account and CANNOT be refunded. “No Shows” for a course forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a non-refundable airline ticket.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Your Office of Home Computer, Your Computer, Dallas, United States
USD 69.00