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AnonymousGuestTom , just curious as to what she is teaching-
Decontamination/de-epithelialization?
What’s the protocol?
What is the expected outcome- long junctional epithelium or reattachment?
lookin4tSpectatorIronically, a hygienist just hyped this course word for word in some parts on dentaltown.
Just like at DT, no response to replies.
dkimmelSpectatorI think we all like to hype having a great experience. Too often we take a course and find it to be a waste of time or come away with one helpful hint.
Hopefully Tom will drop back in and let us know the rest of the story.
CE has become expensive in not just cost but time out of the office. That is one of the great things about this forum. We all share and learn from each other.
Tom DaviesSpectatorTo answer some of the questions about my original post:
1. I think Janet’s protocol is mainly aimed at decontamination; however, de-epithelialization is occurring concurrently. Elimination of the bio-film in the perio pocket is the ultimate goal.
2. We have yet to see any patients back for 6 week therapy/re-evaluations, so I cannot report on any hard results yet.
3. This is being done by the hygienist, so there is no flap elevation. First visit you tackle the worst pockets or areas showing the most signs of disease. Microultrasonics, irrigation, diode laser. This may not necessarily be a quadrant; it could be two molars in two different quads. Next appointmnet, go to the next area or quad, treat that area, and re-lase the worst pockets from appt. #1. Continue until all teeth treated, then have 6 week therapy, re-evaluation.Janet’s training was great, and the cynic who posted the blast is a foul ball.
cerecdocSpectatorHow much does Janet charge for one of these office visits?
And does she delve into medical claims processing?
It is very encouraging to hear about a hygienist who is into lasers. I had an unhappy experience with one I employed part time. She was very good, and patients loved her, but set in her ways. Refused to learn anything about lasers. Even turned in her resume the day after I insisted she attend a local laser seminar put on by a leader in the dental laser field.
Please e-mail your information to me… drlfincher@aol.com
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