Progressive Periodontal Therapy: A Comprehensive Practical Approach to Periodontal Management
Amber Auger, RDH, MPH
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 18, 2026
The Hangar
ULM SUB Second Floor
***Reception following in the new Dental Hygiene Clinic located in Sugar Hall
Sponsored by the ULM Dental Hygiene Program
Identifying disease at its earliest stages is essential to prevent the progression of oral and systemic diseases. Proper classification of a patient’s risk factors and potential rate of progression enables the dental hygienist’s role to be fully maximized. This creates a practice that is in full alignment with the standard of care, resulting in raving patients and a thriving practice.
Learning objectives
- Access the 2017 AAP Periodontal Classifications and review case studies
- Discuss treatment recommendations based on the patient’s stage and grade
- Evaluate communication techniques to increase patient acceptance
- Discover common billing errors that prevent insurance coverage
- Review new and innovative ways to improve the chairside experience for both the patient and the clinician including voice recognition technologies, instruments, and new home care items that will optimize patient compliance
- Identify best practices of power instrumentation and the latest hand scaling techniques home
CEU Information:
Attendees will receive 7 CEUs
Cost Information: Dentists $300, Hygienists $250
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Amber Auger is Motivational Speaker | RDH, MPH | Author | Founder of Thrive in the Op® and The Functional RDH® Career Coach | Product Reviewer | Dental Marketing Strategist
MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS, ETC.
Continental breakfast, a coffee and water service, and lunch will be provided.
Registration and Continental Breakfast from 8:30 - 9:00 am.
A temporary parking permit will be emailed to participants before the date of the course.
Location:
Location:
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:00 am