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Hands-On Workshop: An Introduction to Erythritol Air Polishing & Minimally Invasive Periodontal Therapy
September 27, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for an engaging and comprehensive course designed for dental hygienists keen to elevate their treatment practices and enhance patient outcomes. This course delves into advanced in-office periodontal treatments and the importance of recommending tailored home care products to optimize patient health.
Course Description
Join us for an engaging and practical course designed for dental hygienists eager to elevate their periodontal treatment practices through hands-on experience. This interactive workshop focuses on advanced in-office minimally invasive therapies, strongly emphasizing biofilm management using erythritol air polishing.
Participants will receive guided hands-on training using the Oral Science Woodpecker air polishing unit, gaining confidence and competence in modern techniques for biofilm removal.
This 5-hour session blends 50% lecture with 50% hands-on simulation and includes a lunch break. You’ll leave with the tools to enhance clinical outcomes and strategies to improve patient education and compliance.
Enroll today to transform your practice with hands-on skills that support better patient health and satisfaction.
Key Topics Include
- Review of the Optimal Periodontal Process of Care: Explore the full continuum of care from assessments to long-term maintenance.
- Current Evidence-Based Practices for Biofilm Management: Stay updated with the latest research and Oral Science protocols supporting effective biofilm disruption.
Hands-On Simulations:
a) Conduct an immunological saliva screening test using PerioMonitor.
b) Practice erythritol air polishing in a guided simulation, including proper distance, angulation, and technique for effective biofilm removal.
c) Simulate subgingival application of Hybenx desiccation technology for complete biofilm removal
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Identify the advantages of minimally invasive periodontal treatment approaches.
- Understand how chairside oral neutrophil testing enhances diagnostics and supports patient acceptance.
- Demonstrate proper technique for erythritol air polishing and describe its role in the five-step hygiene appointment.
- Explain how Hybenx improves clinical outcomes beyond SRP alone.
- Compare various in-office treatment modalities and determine appropriate clinical applications.
- Evaluate home care adjuncts and confidently recommend evidence-based products to patients.
Schedule
9:30 AM – Registration & Welcome
10:00 – 10:30 AM –
Lecture: Introduction to Minimally Invasive Periodontal Methods & Overview of PerioMonitor
Facilitator: Martha
10:30 – 10:45 AM –
Hands-On Activity: Conduct Your Own PerioMonitor Saliva Test
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM –
Lecture: The Optimal Dental Hygiene Appointment—5 Key Steps
+ Introduction to Hybenx Desiccation Therapy
Facilitator: Angel (with Martha)
12:00 – 12:45 PM –
Lunch Break
(Pizza provided, or bring your own lunch.)
12:45 – 1:00 PM –
Mini-Lecture:
Air Polishing Key Concepts for Hands-On Success
(Technique, distance, stroke length, and setup)
Facilitator: Angel
1:00 – 2:45 PM
Hands-On Simulation Stations:
- Erythritol Air Polishing Practice using the Oral Science Woodpecker unit
- Subgingival Nozzle Insertion & Hybenx Application Simulation
- Home Care Tools Exploration: Try, compare, and evaluate recommended adjuncts
2:45 – 3:00 PM—
Closing
Location and Price
- Location: Okanagan College, Kelowna, British Columbia
- Rooms: HS301 & HS306
- Cost: $300 plus GST
- Please note that this purchase is non-refundable.
Speakers
Angel Kaushal BSc, MPH, RDH
(she/her/hers)
Angel is a registered dental hygienist who has worked clinically for the last nine years. She is a Kootenay girl at heart, growing up in Cranbrook, BC, but she calls Kelowna, BC her home. She has a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from the University of Calgary, where she gained a love of research and sustainability. She has travelled as a dental hygienist for mission trips in Nepal and Guatemala. These trips instilled a passion for education and preventative healthcare, which led to her Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Edinburgh. She has spent ten years volunteering with JCI in many aspects and held various board positions. In 2017 she was awarded the national effective speaking title and went on to represent Canada in an international speaking competition. In her free time, she loves to read, to cook, and to travel.
Martha Szczepulski, BDSc(DH), DHP, PID
Dental Hygienist and Professional Educator
Martha is a passionate dental hygienist who 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 straightforward and actionable solutions.
Martha lives in Vancouver, BC and enjoys staying active at the gym, cycling scenic routes, or skiing the local cross-country trails.