Sensitive Smiles: View Your Patients’ Hypersensitivity Through A New Lens -
presented by Susan Wingrove (3 hours - 3CEU)
On January 24, 2026 Susan will be joined with special guest speaker Melissa Shotell, DMD, MS
3 Minute Orthodontic Evaluation in the Hygiene Chair - Improving Orthodontic and Periodontal Health
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 January 24, 2026 Susan will be joined by Melissa Shotell, DMD, MS presenting:
3 Minute Orthodontic Evaluation in the Hygiene Chair - Improving Orthodontic and Periodontal Health
This course explores the importance of recognizing the need for comprehensive orthodontic intervention, and is focused on treatment of the adult dentition. For most patients their main dental experience is routine visits to the dental office for hygiene visits and annual exams. This is a critical time to recognize the need for orthodontic treatment and communicate those needs directly to the patient. This presentation will explore the conditions that benefit from orthodontic treatment, the common treatment modalities, and conditions often treated with clear aligners. Focus will be given to discussing how orthodontic treatment can improve the periodontal condition.
Doctors and hygienists are encouraged to take an active role in communication with the patient about the importance of orthodontic treatment to prevent the need for additional restorative and periodontal treatment.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the conditions that benefit from orthodontic treatment, and the potential complications if left untreated
Discuss the role of orthodontics in improving the periodontal condition
Exposure the common treatment modalities for orthodontic treatment, and those conditions that are often treated with clear aligners.
Acquire the knowledge necessary to discuss orthodontic treatment needs with patients and address patient questions and concerns.
Discuss the role of hygiene in maintenance and prevention of dental disease in the orthodontic patient.