Lectures and Clinical Sessions

Attend a 3-hour lecture: 3 Continuing Competence Credits

Implementing a Periodontal Program
This lecture will provide guidelines for the implementation of a periodontal hygiene program for use in a general practice setting.

Topics to be covered include:

How to get support from the entire dental team
Data collection and assessment
Treatment protocol and implementation
Evaluation of treatment provided
When to refer to a specialist

Calgary - January 14, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Edmonton - May 12, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Vancouver - TBA (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Victoria - TBA (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Fee: $100

Attend a 3-hour lecture: 3 Continuing Competence Credits

Instrument Options for Advanced Periodontal Hand Instrumentation
Understanding the objectives of root debridement, the variables to consider during instrumentation and modifications to instruments that are available can change the way you practice.

Topics to be covered include:

An overview of root debridement
Hand instrument modifications
Instrument selection and sequencing
Common clinical problems and solutions
Addressing root morphology and addressing difficult areas
Present and future trends and technologies

Calgary - December 10, 2011 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Edmonton - May 12, 2012 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Vancouver - TBA (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Victoria - TBA (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Fee: $100

Attend a 5-hour lecture: 5 Continuing Competence Credits

Advanced Periodontal Hand Instrumentation - The Basics
This course was designed to help the participant address technically difficult areas when dealing with the periodontally involved patient.

Topics to be covered include:

Detection of calculus using the probe
Instrument selection and sequencing
Innovative operator positioning, fulcrums and and instrument uses
What is considered end point?

This clinical session will be provided with participants assuming the role of both patient and operator.

Calgary - February 11, 2011 (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Calgary - February 12, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

Fee: $600 - includes lunch and a complete set of instruments with ceramic sharpening stone.

Maximum 4 participants.

Attend a 2-hour lecture: 2 Continuing Competence Credits

Advanced Periodontal Hand Instrumentation - Furcations
Furcation instrumentation is the nemesis of most dental hygienists, but is necessary for the successful outcome of non-surgical therapy.

Topics to be covered include:

Instruments available for furcation instrumentation (both traditional and instruments specific to the instrumentation of furcations)

This clinical session will be provided with the use of typodonts.

Calgary - April 21, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.)

Fee: $450 - includes a set of 10 instruments.

Maximum 8 participants.

Attend a 2-hour lecture: 2 Continuing Competence Credits

Instrument Sharpening - The Cutting Edge
Sharpening is likely the most critical factor in non-surgical periodontal therapy. Proper sharpening skills have the potential to affect the success of manual hand instrumentation, treatment outcomes, operator injury and fatigue, as well as the time needed to complete treatment.

Topics to be covered include:

Instrument sharpening techniques for gracey currettes, universal scalers, sickle scalers and mini-bladed instruments (a variety of techniques will be discussed).
Determining if an instrument is sharp

Calgary - December 10, 2011 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Edmonton - May 11, 2012 (2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Vancouver - TBA (1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Victoria - TBA (1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

Fee: $50 - participants are to bring 2 sets of their own instruments (preferably one new and one old set) along with a sharpening stone.

Maximum 10 participants.

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Receipt will be issued on course date.
Payment is by cash or cheque only.
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Perio Dimensions
29 Sun Harbour Way S.E.
Calgary, AB T2X 3C6

Balance of course is due 30 days prior
to course start date. Please note: Registration will not be confirmed until payment is received.
Refunds will be given up to 14 days prior to course date, less a $50 administration fee.

Address for Calgary Lectures/Clinical Sessions:
South Calgary Perio
#201, 747 Lake Bonavista Drive S.E.
Calgary, AB
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Address for Edmonton Lectures/Clinical Sessions:
Delta Edmonton South Hotel and Conference Centre
4404 Gateway Blvd.
Edmonton, AB
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Address for Vancouver Lectures/Clinical Sessions:
Hampton Inn and Suites
111 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC
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Address for Victoria Lectures/Clinical Sessions:
Ramada Victoria Hotel & Conference Centre
123 Gorge Road East
Victoria, BC
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