Hygienists

Experience builds efficiency, but it can also build habits. Join Julie Lafitte and Beth Parkes as they revisit the everyday details of powered and hand instrumentation, using clinical scenarios, demonstrations, and practical troubleshooting to help dental hygienists refine precision, efficiency, and clinical decision-making.

Sharpen your skills and build clinical confidence! Join Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc, on December 8, 2026, for a live, 2-hour hands-on instrument sharpening workshop. Learn proper sharpening techniques for scalers and curettes, maintain ideal angles, and extend instrument longevity. Includes 2 hours of CE credit, a professional sharpening kit, downloadable resources, and a bonus instrument.

Dive into real-world periodontal cases with Katrina Sanders and Beth Parkes in this interactive, choose-your-own-adventure program. Explore diagnosis, treatment planning and intervention strategies while building the skills and confidence to navigate complex periodontal cases and improve patient outcomes.

The Smile Smarter Online Study Club, proudly sponsored by Perio Protect, is a free monthly continuing education series designed for dental professionals and teams who want to deepen their knowledge of the oral-systemic connection—the vital link between oral health and overall wellness. Meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT), each live session features respected speakers, the latest research, and practical strategies you can apply immediately in your practice.

Some periodontal sites do not respond as expected after non-surgical therapy. This webinar outlines a structured clinical approach to reassessment, identification of contributing factors, and management of persistent periodontal pockets.

Certains sites parodontaux ne répondent pas comme prévu après une thérapie non chirurgicale. Ce webinaire présente une approche clinique structurée pour la réévaluation, l’identification des facteurs contributifs et la prise en charge des poches parodontales persistantes.

Instruments are the foundation of clinical excellence, yet their safety and functionality are often overlooked. More often than not, dental hygienists use instruments beyond their intended lifespan, putting both patients and clinicians at risk. 

Join us to enhance your clinical expertise through this dynamic virtual workshop focused on developing advanced instrument selection strategies for optimal patient care.

Treating periodontal disease not only improves oral health, it also reduces a chronic infectious burden on patients’ immune system. Unfortunately, ...