| Speaker: Nancy J. Miller RDH, BA |
Release Date: 9/18/2007 |
| Running Time: 1 hour |
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Synopsis:
Power scalers have made the transition from use for gross calculus removal to more definitive removal of bioburden in periodontal pockets. The next level for most practitioners is their use on all patients to facilitate more optimal ergonomics for the operator, more patient comfort, and time conservation during an appointment allotment.
Description of Speaker:
Nancy Miller is a registered dental hygienist with over 35 years of clinical experience including 15 years with a periodontal practice. She currently practices part-time with an excellent cosmetic/restorative dentist in Green Bay. She holds active licenses to practice in Wisconsin, Michigan and Florida.
She graduated from Ferris State University in Michigan with her Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene, and also holds a Bachelors Degree in Communications and Management from Concordia University-Wisconsin.
She is an adjunct faculty member at Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College since 1990.
In 1992 Nancy began her own consulting and lecture business, ultraconcepts, focusing on periodontal therapy via ultrasonic instrumentation and debridement using the technique taught her by Dr. Thomas Holbrook, Tampa, Florida.
She has been a Clinical Coach with Jameson Management since 1998. She can be reached at www.ultraconcepts1.com 920-866-3076 4689 Esther Lane, Green Bay, WI 54311.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
- Know the differences in ultrasonic technologies
- Know the rationale for their use on perio patients
- Know the rationale for their use on routine patients
- Become familiar with different manufacturers and products
- Learn a different sequence of treatment optimal for power scalers and operator ergonomics
Disclosure:
Nancy Miller declares having received an honorarium from Hu-Friedy for this course. She declares that she is also a consultant for Hu-Friedy.
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