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Dental Hygienist Training
Advance your clinical skills. Strengthen patient care.
Explore professional development opportunities designed to expand your clinical knowledge, build confidence in patient care, and support your continued growth as a dental hygienist.
Confidence in Every Patient Interaction
Dental hygiene is constantly evolving, bringing new technologies, clinical approaches, and opportunities to improve patient care.
Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge of periodontal care, strengthen patient communication, or incorporate new technologies into your clinical practice, continued education plays an important role in your professional development.
Optimize Dental's dental hygienist training programs focus on practical clinical knowledge and skills that support effective, confident patient care.
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Air Polisher Training
4 Continuing Education Credits
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to confidently integrate the Woodpecker PT-B air polisher into dental hygiene appointments.
This training covers the safe and effective use of air polishing and piezoelectric technology, from selecting the appropriate settings and clinical techniques to maintaining equipment and communicating the benefits of treatment to patients.
Key Learning Areas
Air Polishing Technology & Clinical Applications
Understanding biofilm removal, device settings, safety considerations, tip selection, and proper clinical techniques.
Treatment Efficiency & Patient Communication
Integrating air polishing and piezoelectric technology into hygiene appointments, improving debridement efficiency, and explaining the technology to patients.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Between-patient care, routine weekly maintenance, and identifying and resolving common equipment issues.
Hygiene Development
8 Hours | In-Person, On-Site or Virtual Training via Zoom
Strengthen your approach to periodontal care, patient communication, and the clinical and operational aspects of dental hygiene.
This program helps dental hygienists navigate the relationship between quality clinical care and the business of hygiene. From periodontal assessment and treatment planning to patient education, scheduling, and clinical documentation, participants develop practical skills to support effective patient care and stronger communication within the dental team.
Key Learning Areas
Periodontal Assessment & Treatment Planning
Diagnosing and planning periodontal treatment using AAP classifications, communicating diagnoses to patients, and managing periodontal maintenance intervals.
Practice Coordination & Clinical Documentation
Billing and scheduling hygiene maintenance and periodontal patients, completing effective clinical hand-offs, and writing clinical notes according to regulatory standards of practice.
Patient Education & Communication
Communicating the value of dental hygiene, supporting treatment acceptance, and understanding trends in cannabis and vaping and their effects on oral and systemic health.
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Looking to strengthen your leadership skills or explore professional development opportunities for your team? Connect with Optimize Dental to learn more about available training, course details, and funding options.