Guardians of Health: The Essentials of Disease Prevention
Thursday, January 28, 2027
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
405TL
Cost:
$130
Credits:
3
CE Hours
As healthcare continues to evolve in the post-COVID-19 era, so does the professional and ethical responsibility of the dental hygienist. Today’s patients are more informed than ever about infection control, disease risk factors, and the importance of prevention. This is the moment to reaffirm our profession, focusing on the critical role dental hygienists play as preventive and infection control specialists in allied healthcare.
Join the instructor as she dives into the latest advancements in disease prevention. This dynamic course explores cutting-edge techniques available to dental hygiene professionals to control, prevent, and manage disease. Attendees will walk away with advanced knowledge of futuristic methods in disease prevention, ready to elevate their practice and patient outcomes.
Special Note: While this is a clinical course, it’s one that all dental team members enjoy taking, as it covers the diverse ways in which dentistry plays a vital role in preventing disease. From hygienists to dental assistants, each team member can benefit from understanding the broader impact of disease prevention strategies, patient education, and how their roles contribute to long-term patient health. This course offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of clinical practice and preventive care, making it relevant and engaging for the entire dental team as they work together to improve patient outcomes.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Evaluate the current landscape and subsequent evolution of preventive dentistry
- Discuss modern trends, techniques, and advances in the prevention and control of disease transmission
- Utilize available techniques and products for use in the disease prevention
- Identify futuristic trends for the dental professional

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