| · Locally applied antimicrobials: Placement technique and rationale for various locally applied antimicrobials
· Ultrasonics: Training with piezoelectric technology; rationale for ultrasonics in contemporary periodontal therapy and tongue disinfection
· Enhanced patient comfort: Incorporation of non-injectable periodontal gel and electroanalgesia
· Diagnostic skills: Contemporary 6 point probing technique, clinical attachment level, furcations, mobility, bleeding points, recession, and suppuration
· Bruxing/perio connection: Occlusal guard assessment and the role of occlusion in perio therapy. Identification of: abfractions, wear facets and recession
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| · Host modulation: Discussion of the role of host response; guidelines and algorithms for incorporating Periostat
· Documentation: Incorporation of periodontal charting assessment forms, record of treatment notations
· Communication: Scripted “key words” and phrases for case presentation and enhanced patient compliance
· Medical model of care: Medical history review; risk assessment forms; hands-on training with wrist blood pressure cuff oral cancer screening with chemiluminescence technology
· Scheduling: Sample schedules for clinicians and administrative staff detailing specific scheduling guidelines, perio classifications, insurance codes, and fees
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