MDHA Periodontal Diagnosis and Care 3 CE
June 12, 2026 / 1:15pm - 4:30pm / Lecture / Amanda Berthiaume, MsDH, RDH, CDA, FADHA / $120.00
Course Description:
Transform your Team; Advanced Techniques for Periodontal Diagnosis and Care Transform Your Team by Amanda Berthiaume, MsDH, RDH, CDA, FADHA: Advanced Techniques for Periodontitis Co-Diagnosis and Care is an in-depth continuing education course designed to empower dental hygienists and enhance collaborative periodontal care. Led by Amanda Berthiaume, MsDH, RDH, CDA, FADHA, this course explores evidence-based strategies for strengthening co-diagnosis protocols between hygienists and dentists to improve early detection and treatment outcomes for periodontitis. Participants will gain actionable insights into optimizing appointment flow, integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI-powered diagnostics (Overjet, Denti.AI), and leveraging effective patient communication techniques. The course emphasizes the importance of standardized clinical protocols, team calibration, and supportive practice environments that prioritize patient-centered care while reducing hygienist burnout. This session offers tools to modernize your periodontal program, reinforce interprofessional respect, and reinvigorate your clinical team. Course Description: - Explain and apply collaborative co-diagnosis strategies to improve early detection and management of periodontal disease. - Utilize appropriate clinical tools and resources to enhance periodontal assessment, documentation, and treatment planning. - Implement standardized periodontal care protocols within the dental hygiene department. - Analyze workflow, communication, and systemic barriers that affect periodontal care delivery and provider well-being. - Evaluate the impact of periodontal protocols on patient outcomes, efficiency, and professional satisfaction. Conflict of Interest / Financial Disclosure: CE Manager Intended Audience: DH Due to character limits, speaker disclosures and learning objectives are available upon request or visible in the online .pdf registration booklet.
Terms & Conditions
Registration: Registration is REQUIRED. Photos: A photographer will be present at the event, taking photos for the Maine Dental Association to use in future flyers, brochures, social media posts, and on our website. If you do not wish for your photo to be displayed, please notify the Maine Dental Association immediately. Any photos captured with you in it will be removed. Contact: abellefleur@medental.org Refund requests must be made in writing to Therese Cahill at tcahill@medental.org by May 23, 2026 to receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted after May 23, 2026. The Maine Dental Association is an ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Maine Dental Association designates the identified activities for one to six continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE providers may be directed to the MDA at tcahill@medental.org or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCERP.ada.org The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership credit. The current term of acceptance extends from 5/01/2025 through 6/30/2028 Provider ID# 219249