Perio in Focus: Breaking Down Disease Activity to Elevate Clinical Decision-Making
February 10, 2026 @ 7:00pm EST
Zoom
Perio in Focus: Advancing Clinical Confidence & Care
Lisa Hardill, RDH
Event Description
This course explores a process of care designed to support comprehensive, value-added dental hygiene
services. With a focus on breaking down the critical components of the periodontal assessment,
attendees will learn strategies to simplify staging and grading for periodontitis patients while achieving
greater clarity in decisions related to disease activity. Patient communication, co-diagnosis, treatment
planning, and clinical examples will be emphasized to help dental hygienists confidently translate into
actionable takeaways.
Course Objectives:
1. Review the Dental Hygiene Process of Care (ADPIE) as a best-practice workflow to guide
comprehensive periodontal treatment and decision-making
2. Discuss clinical attachment levels/loss, a
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Tooth Gems: Trend or Liability? with Rachel Hicks, DA II
March 10, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Zoom
Rachel Hicks is a retired Certified Level II Dental Assistant turned full-time
entrepreneur and industry leader. With experience in orthodontics, general
dentistry, dental sales, and college teaching, she stepped outside the
traditional dental world by launching Canada’s first commercial teeth
whitening studio.
In 60 minutes, let’s break down Drake to Billie Eilish celebrities are flashing tooth gems, and
your patients are copying. What many clinicians dismiss as a passing fad has quickly
become one of the most requested cosmetic services among younger patients.
In this crash course, Rach explores the world of tooth gems: temporary, semi-permanent,
and permanent applications. Attendees will learn the realities behind sourcing products
(from trademarked brands to unregulated suppliers and non-LED adhesives) and the risks
that come with choosing the wrong materials or methods.
This isn’t just about sparkle it’s about saf
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Mastering Clinical Conversations
April 11, 2026 @ 8:00am-1:00pm EST
Location TBD
TBD $ Small Fee associated to register for this in-person event
Mastering Clinical Conversations with Hygiene Headquarters
Stop leaving patient conversations to chance. This course empowers dental hygienists to take control of
every clinical discussion, helping patients understand the value of their dental hygiene appointment and
feel confident in their care. Tracking your case acceptance is a way to set yourself a part. Learn how to
speak clearly, build trust, guide patients toward optimal treatment, and leave every conversation
knowing you made a real difference.
Speaker Bio:
Jennifer Turner, CEO of Hygiene Headquarters Inc., is a powerhouse in dental hygiene,
transforming practices through strategic growth, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
In 2025, she was globally recognized as one of the "10 Most Ambitious Women in Business."
A two-time Dr. Bicuspid Award
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