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Speaker: Dr. Penny Hatzimanolakis
The University of British Columbia

Abstract: 

The underworld of subgingival biofilm can be a challenging environment for clinicians. Traditionally, the battle against biofilm communities thriving subgingivally has been fought with a blend of hand and power-driven instruments. In the last 5 years in North America and for over 20 years in Europe, indications for using air-pressured mechanical biofilm disruption technology with the use of low abrasive-based powders for both supragingival and subgingival biofilm have been developed. This evidence-informed review will explore the air-flow mechanism and its clinical application for biofilm management.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the oral microbiome
2. Understand the new immunology concept of symbiosis and dysbiosis relationship
3. Learn to create effective patient care-plans
4. Integrate air-pressured technology and powders into clinical protocols
5. Learn the importance of risk assessments
6. List and describe mechanical interventions that combat mature biofilms

Tuition: $69/2 ADA CERP credit hour

Course Prerequisites: None required 
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.