Every Visit Counts: Strategies for Optimizing the Patient Experience

Date:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
7:30 pm -  8:30 pm Eastern Time

Location:
Live Zoom Webinar

Tuition & CE:
Complimentary
1 CE Credits
Subject code: 490 Periodontics

Course Description

Each dental hygiene visit presents a valuable opportunity to build trust, alleviate discomfort, and enhance the overall patient experience. This course emphasizes hands on chairside techniques including needle free subgingival anesthesia, pre polishing, and protective sealant application, that support comfort contributes to a smoother, more personalized appointment. Through case-based examples and clinical visuals, participants will explore comfort focused interventions that support the effective delivery of dental hygiene care. Ideal for hygienists aiming to refine their approach, this course offers practical strategies that can be readily applied to improve the treatment experience.

Course Objectives:

  • Describe the functional and esthetic importance of bonded attachments in clear aligner therapy
  • Evaluate and select appropriate materials based on strength, shade match, and stain resistance
  • Demonstrate proper handling and placement techniques to minimize flash and enhance bond reliability
  • Implement procedural strategies to improve attachment accuracy and long-term success
  • Apply evidence-based methods to increase efficiency and achieve optimal patient outcomes

Featured Speaker

Sarah Opetz