17849 Edison Ave, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Friday, November 7, 2025
Registration: 7:45 AM CST
Course Begins: 8:00 AM CST
8 CEUs*
Subject Code: 490 – Periodontics
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.
Introduction to Evidence-Based Decision Making
Study Designs
Assessment Phase Components
Treatment Planning
Dental Anatomy
Ultrasonic Tips
Advanced Sickle Scalers
Advanced Universals
Advanced Area Specifics
Files and Other Specialty Instruments
Explain the different levels of evidence
Understand biofilm’s role in periodontal destruction
Discuss components of a periodontal assessment
Know when to diagnose SRP
Review anatomy for NSPT instrumentation
Identify biofilm control methods
Compare designs of advanced instruments
Learn to use ultrasonic and hand instruments for efficient calculus removal
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
RDH / ASST: $325
DDS: $425
Includes continental breakfast, coffee, lunch, dessert, and course materials.
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Call: 224.505.3021
Email: contact@dantece.com
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