With RDH Under One Roof 2018less than three weeks away, workshop space is closing fast. Which ones should you choose? Here are our picks among what's trending. Get into these courses before they're gone!
Uncovering the Benefits Digital Scanning Provides Your Patients
When: Wednesday, August 1
Time: 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Track: Orthodontics
Sponsor: Align/iTero
What it's all about: Intraoral scanning technology is powerful, but how much do you really know about it? This workshop will teach you how intraoral scanners collect accurate digital documentation of both hard and soft tissue changes related to recession, wear, and tooth migration. You'll learn through the use of interactive clear aligner case studies and more. Get empowered to transform your practice's care through intraoral scanning!
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SMART Technologies for Smart Practices
When: Thursday, August 1
Time: 11:30 a.m–1:00 p.m.
Track: Radiography
Sponsor: DEXIS
What it's all about: Here's a chance to learn about a unique intraoral imaging solution from presenters Jan Myskowski, RDH, and orthodontist Ryan Hungate, DDS. They'll show you how the latest technology can give you new diagnostic efficencies—and more time in your day!
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Sensor Comfort: What’s Outside Can Help With What’s Inside
When: Wednesday, August 1
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Track: Radiography
Sponsor: DEXIS
What it's all about: Do you have patients who have a difficult time tolerating x-ray procedures? Do you have patients with tori, special needs patients, or gaggers with challenging anatomies to work around? Are you frustrated when you have to retake x-rays because the patient moved by the time you hit the capture button outside the room? In this workshop, Jan Myskowski, RDH, will talk about how the shape and size of a sensor and using certain techniques in placement can change the patient experience—and ultimately help you.
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Handheld X-ray: The Freedom of Imaging in Your Hands
When: Wednesday, August 1
Time: 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Track: Radiography
Sponsor: KaVo Nomad
What it's all about: Did you know that portable x-ray technology has improved dramatically over recent years? In this workshop, Pamela Margliano-Muniz, DMD, will discuss and demonstrate the advantages of handheld x-rays. She'll cover safety, efficiency, and ALARA. She will demonstrate why so many dental team members are able to learn (and ultimately appreciate) the benefits of using portable x-ray units in their practices.
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A Beam of Light into Your Practice: Benefits of Lasers in Everyday Dental Hygiene
When: Wednesday, August 1
Time: 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Track: Lasers
What it's all about: Lasers have awesome power to treat disease, and dental hygienists can be powerful advocates for lasers in their dental practices. In this workshop you'll learn about the science, function, and value that a diode laser can bring to the dental office. You'll learn about patient benefits from laser use and therapy, the science behind diode lasers, basic and operational uses of diode lasers, and overall safety in laser use. (Note: This workshop has a webinar prerequisite that will need to be completed prior to participating.)
