TITLE:  Hostbusters - Empowering Patient Centered Oral Wellness - Through Effective Biofilm Management

PRESENTED BY: DentalCEAcademy.com 

COURSE FEE:  Complimentary Access

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

DURATION: 1 Hour

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  010 Basic Science

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live Interactive Webinar

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS  (Bio below)

CE SUPPORTER: ioTech International

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

INSTRUCTIONS:  Dental CE Academy hosts all webinars using the ClickMeeting platform. Upon registration you are sent a confirmation email from no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to join. Be sure to check your spam/junk/promotions folders. We recommend logging in 15 minutes early in the event you require assistance. 

HANDOUTS:  Distributed via email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the webinar. 

QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT VERIFICATION: At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be redirected to complete a quiz for CE credit. An 80% minimum passing score is required, multiple attempts are permitted, and attendees have 7 days to successfully complete the quiz for CE credit.

COURSE SUMMARY: 

“Who ya gonna call? Hostbusters!”

Join us in the quest to rid mouths of the spooky specter of biofilm.

​But here’s the twist—the true heroes aren’t just dentists and dental hygienists. By focusing on patient-centered oral wellness, education, communication, and ongoing support, we empower patients themselves to don the proton pack and take charge of their oral health!

​Throughout this engaging webinar, we’ll shine a spotlight on biofilm as the culprit behind many oral health challenges—and showcase how the right toothbrush devices, oral rinses, and personalized patient instructions can help bust the biofilm for good. We’ll explore proven strategies for motivating all patients including geriatric patients and their caregivers, pediatric patients and parents, individuals with special needs, and those who are medically compromised.

​By emphasizing ongoing collaboration, consistent check-ins, and tailored solutions, attendees will learn how to guide each patient to become their own fearless Hostbuster, disrupting biofilm, reducing their risk for dental disease and championing long-term oral wellness.

​LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Identify Key Biofilm “Ghosts” Recognize the mechanisms of biofilm formation and its role in oral health challenges, pinpointing how patient-centered home care effectively “busts” these microbial pests.

• Empower Patients as the Heroes Discover communication techniques and educational resources that shift the hero’s role from the dental professional to the patient, cultivating ownership and motivation for better oral care.

• Select the Right Tools and Chemistries Explore various oral care devices and oral rinse chemistries, learning how to match each patient’s unique needs whether geriatric, pediatric, special needs, or medically compromised—with the ideal biofilm-  busting arsenal.

• Master Patient Communication and Case Management Develop effective strategies to facilitate ongoing patient engagement, integrate individualized instructions, and design follow-up care plans that nurture consistent self-care routines.

• Foster Oral Health Empowerment  Examine how to adapt patient-centered approaches for diverse populations, ensuring that every patient and their support network, regardless of age or condition, feels equipped and motivated to maintain optimal oral wellness.

DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS:  According to Dental CE Academy's Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests, or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict related to the material being presented. Disclosure statements are printed in each course description and announced by moderators or individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or conflict so that participants may form their own judgments about the material being presented.

​CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This course receives educational sponsorship from ioTech International. . The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer and employee of Dental CE Academy. She declares no financial relationship with ioTech International, she has not received a speaker's honorarium.  No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the content for this course.  For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy.  Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinican experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry.  Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding.