Event Details
Despite thorough non-surgical periodontal therapy, some periodontal sites fail to respond as expected. Persistent probing depths, bleeding on probing, and ongoing inflammation may indicate unresolved issues.
This course will emphasize the importance of periodontal follow-up and reassessment after initial non-surgical periodontal therapy. Participants will learn a practical clinical approach to evaluating periodontal healing, identifying non-responsive sites, and reassessing patient self-care and oral hygiene practices. Clinical decision-making strategies will be reviewed, including re-instrumentation, identification of contributing factors, and the appropriate use of adjunctive therapies. The course will also highlight the importance of collaboration within the dental team and with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of periodontal follow-up
- Identify contributing factors associated with non-responsive periodontal sites.
- Apply clinical strategies to manage non-responsive sites, including reassessment of oral hygiene practices, re-instrumentation, adjunctive therapies, and collaboration within other healthcare professionals.
Date:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
5:00-6:30 PM PT / 8:00-9:30 PM ET
Your Instructor :
Julie Lafitte, RDH, M.Ed., G.C.C.T., G.D.C.T., B.Ed.Julie Lafitte is a Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She is also a faculty member in the Dental Hygiene Program at John Abbott College in Québec, Canada, where she teaches both clinical and theoretical courses. In addition to her teaching role, she serves as a survey team member for the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and contributes to national standards in dental hygiene education through her involvement in accreditation review activities, including participation on a review committee. She is also an active member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and the Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec.
Julie holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), as well as a Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma in College Teaching (second cycle). She is also a Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid Instructor with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
She is committed to advancing clinical dental hygiene practice and education and is passionate about sharing practical, evidence-informed strategies that support the dental team in delivering optimal patient care. Outside of her professional activities, she enjoys spending time outdoors and spending time with her three children.