Elevate Your Game Study Club

495 Northeast Bellevue Drive,Bend OR 97701

29 March, 2022

Description

Diagnostic Radiographs for Perio 1 CEU Join us for the first of a 3 part study club designed to improve a hygienist’s diagnostic and treatment planning skills. This course will focus on mastering that essential first step in patient care, the dental radiograph. Elevate your perio game by getting “good” x-rays every time. Improve patient care and bring success to your practice with our real world tips and takeaways. Join your fellow hygienists for a fresh look at one of our most important daily functions, and leave with a better understanding and renewed enthusiasm. Course objectives: Define what makes a “good” set of x-rays.Identify radiographic periodontal pathology.Perform more accurate periocharting and focused scaling based on quality radiographic data.Apply technique modifications for improved diagnostic x-rays. Use takeaway strategies to improve radiographs and periocharting accuracy. She completed her dental hygiene education at Portland Community College and has worked in both the General Dentistry and Periodontal settings. She honed her understanding of periodontal disease and advanced instrumentation through AAP and other continuing education seminars. She is laser certified, proficient in diode laser and has worked in offices using Nd Yag and Waterlase. She is trained in Perioscopy and was on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Dental Hygienist Association. She is currently the Lead Dental Hygienist for Drew Family Dentistry in Bend, Oregon and after 25 years’ time is happy to report that she still loves what she does! She maintains her enthusiasm by inspiring others to retain or rekindle their own passion for dental hygiene and superior patient care. She graduated with an Associates Degree of Dental hygiene from Mt Hood Community College in 2008 and a Bachelor's Degree of Dental Hygiene from OIT in 2012. She has practiced as a full-time dental hygienist in Seattle, Portland, and for the past 7 years in Bend. Throughout her career, Cassandra has developed advanced periodontal treatment skills by following treatment outcomes of her patients, attending advanced instrumentation courses, becoming laser certified, collaborating with other advanced hygienists, and helping several offices develop their periodontal disease protocols. She enjoys teaching colleagues and patients about what she has learned. Cassandra works for Mill Point Dental Center in Bend, Oregon. She enjoys cooking, cycling, hiking, cross country skiing, and spending time with family.