Sensitive Smiles: View Your Patients’ Hypersensitivity Through A New Lens-
presented by Susan Wingrove (3 hours - 3CEU)
On April 25, 2026 Susan will be joined with special guest speaker Lora Hopper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA
Saliva Testing 101: The who, what & why of saliva diagnostics
2 hours - 2 CEU
5 CEU Live Interactive for $75!
Sensitive Smiles: View Your Patients’ Hypersensitivity Through A New Lens
Start the year by transforming your practice that focuses on creating a comfort-centric care environment that addresses dental hypersensitivity in a whole new light! With cutting-edge advancements in technology, clinicians can now provide more effective diagnoses and treatment options tailored specifically for sensitive patients. This course delves into innovative treatments, including the use of lasers and light therapy, and covers advanced protocols for patient maintenance visits. Additionally, it identifies personalized at-home care technology and products that can help manage sensitivity effectively.
By prioritizing patient comfort and employing the latest techniques, you can create a supportive environment that alleviates discomfort and enhances overall care.
Join us in reimagining how we address dental hypersensitivity!
Review the current research and practices for management of dental sensitivity.
Offer innovative technologies, instruments, and products to diagnose and treat hypersensitivity in-office and recommend at-home sensitive options.
Provide at home whitening options without sensitivity.
Explore light energy, photobiomodulation and diode laser options to reduce inflammation and pain relief.
On April 25, 2026 Susan will be joined by Lora Hopper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA presenting:
Saliva Testing 101: The who, what & why of saliva diagnostics
Clinical exams show us tissue; radiographs show us bone; microscopes show activity; none show us the microbial drivers underlying the disease process. Saliva Testing 101 introduces dental professionals to the missing data that transforms periodontal, peri-implant, and caries management from reactive to predictive.
Participants will explore how salivary diagnostics identify pathogenic risk patterns, defining who should be tested, what biomarkers and bacteria should be tested, and why testing changes treatment. This course bridges the gap between what we see and what is missing data, empowering clinicians to move beyond inflammation management towards targeted, evidence-based treatment. Whether managing refractory bleeding, implant instability, aggressive caries, or medically complex patients, this session provides the foundational framework for implementing salivary diagnostics with clarity and confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Compare visual clinical examination findings with salivary diagnostic data
Recognize major pathogens associated with periodontal disease, peri-implant disease, and dental caries
Interpret salivary diagnostic reports, recognizing key bacterial pathogens that change clinical treatment decisions