Location
17849 Edison Ave, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Date & Time
Friday, November 7, 2025
Registration: 7:45 AM CST
Course Begins: 8:00 AM CST
CE Credits
8 CEUs*
Subject Code: 490 – Periodontics
Course Description
This course is designed for dental professionals and provides evidence-based strategies to effectively diagnose and treat periodontal disease through non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). You’ll learn how to identify, treat, and stabilize periodontitis using a structured assessment and treatment planning approach.
A key component of the course includes a comprehensive, hands-on review of advanced instrumentation to prevent burnishing and efficiently remove calculus. Topics include dental anatomy, ultrasonic tips, and specialty instruments designed for safe and effective calculus removal.
Course Outline
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Introduction to Evidence-Based Decision Making
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Study Designs
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Assessment Phase Components
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Treatment Planning
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Dental Anatomy
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Ultrasonic Tips
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Advanced Sickle Scalers
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Advanced Universals
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Advanced Area Specifics
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Files and Other Specialty Instruments
Course Objectives
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Explain the different levels of evidence
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Understand biofilm’s role in periodontal destruction
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Discuss components of a periodontal assessment
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Know when to diagnose SRP
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Review anatomy for NSPT instrumentation
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Identify biofilm control methods
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Compare designs of advanced instruments
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Learn to use ultrasonic and hand instruments for efficient calculus removal
Presenter: Dr. Silky Sharma RDH, Ed.D
Dr. Silky Sharma, RDH, Ed.D is an Associate Professor at Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, and has been a faculty member since 2010. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Illinois with a focus on Evidence-Based Decision Making. Dr. Sharma earned her Doctorate from Grand Canyon University in Education, in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis on Adult Learning. She has continued to practice dental hygiene, providing patient-centered care at a perio-focused office for 20 years. Click Here to Read More
Pricing
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RDH / ASST: $325
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DDS: $425
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Includes continental breakfast, coffee, lunch, dessert, and course materials.
Coupon Code
Use code MC20 at checkout for $20 off your registration!
RSVP & Registration
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Visit Here
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Call: 224.505.3021
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Email: contact@dantece.com
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