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Fluoride Essentials: What Dental Hygienists Need to Know About Today’s Products
June 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for an enlightening webinar on “Fluoride Essentials: What Dental Hygienists Need to Know About Today’s Products.” This session will unravel the mysteries behind fluoride, a cornerstone of dental health, and provide dental hygienists with critical insights into the latest products and applications. Whether you’re grappling with choosing the right fluoride varnish or advising patients on fluoride-free alternatives, this webinar is designed to empower you with knowledge and confidence.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the evidence behind different methods of in-office fluoride application.
- Grasp the fundamental science of fluoride varnish.
- Identify what makes a varnish “gold standard” and compare new varnishes to older formulations.
- Determine when to recommend regular toothpaste versus 5000ppm toothpaste.
- Formulate criteria for recommending a fluoride mouthrinse.
- Discuss the importance of non-active ingredients in fluoride products.
- Explore fluoride-free alternatives for anti-fluoride patients and provide balanced recommendations.
Speaker
Martha is a passionate dental hygienist that has also established herself as a distinguished educator and speaker in the field. Working as a dental hygienist since 2005, her professional journey has been enriched by her experiences in general and community dental practices, dental hygiene education, and mobile dental hygiene in long-term care settings.
Currently, she holds the position of Professional Education Leader at Oral Science. Martha’s approach focuses on analyzing the data to uncover the most relevant, actionable insights for dental clinicians. Her vision is to bridge the gap between evidence-based practice and practical common sense, aiming to provide solutions that are straightforward and actionable.
Martha lives in Vancouver, BC and enjoys staying active, whether at the gym, cycling scenic routes or skiing the local cross country trails.
CE Categories
- A2-Biochemistry/nutrition/diet counselling
- B1-Psychology/sociology
- B2-Communication principles/behaviour management strategies
- C4-General & oral pathology
- C5-Dental materials
- D1-Health assessment/pharmacology-prescribed and non-prescribed
- D4-Care of special needs population
- D6-Primary prevention strategies-including oral self-care
- E1-Public health practice-including programming & client advocacy
- E2-Health promotion & wellness strategies
- E3-Research/epidemiology/statistics
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