Course: “Test Don’t Guess: Salivary Diagnostics for the Dental Team”

Date: May 20, 2011, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Schein facility, 4617 121st St. Urbandale, IA 50323
CE Credits: 2

Course Description: The role of dental professionals in total health is more important than
ever. Leading research scientists have confirmed that periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to
the presence of pathogenic bacteria, and that some individuals are genetically more susceptible to
periodontal infections. New evidence has linked the presence of HPV in an oral mucosal infection to the
increase risk of oral cancer. It has been a challenge in the past to identify those individuals with these risk
factors. Now, clinical diagnostic testing is available to the dental professional to establish risk and guide
treatment therapy for patients with periodontal infections, as well as identify those at increase risk for the
development of HPV-related oral cancer. Join us as we look at the world of salivary diagnostics, a vitally
important step towards the optimal standard of care for the health of your patients.

Course Objectives:
Understand salivary diagnostic testing for periodontal pathogens and genetic susceptibility
Identify SRP-Resistant Micro-organisms and their complexes
Understand the use of oral HPV testing as an early screening for increase risk of oral cancer
development
Understand clinical laboratory certification process.
Recognize and discuss the changing demographics for oral cancer today.
Understand the DNA-PCR testing process for bacteria, viruses and human genetics
Recognize the role of diagnostic testing in more predictable therapy and increased productivity

Speaker: Diane Larson, RDH

Diane is a 2000 graduate of North Central Technical College in Wausau WI. After completing her hygiene
degree she relocated to the Twin Cities where she worked in private practice until September of 2009. As
part of her strong commitment to Continuing Education, she completed the Mastership program in Dental
Hygiene with the JP Institute in the fall of 2007. She currently serves as a Clinical Specialist for OralDNA
Labs enabling her to educate and motivate dental professionals to provide a higher standard of care for
their patients. She currently lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and yellow lab.

Approved PACE Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply
acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.
(1/1/2009) to (12/31/2012)

Please RSVP by email or call to register:

Jessica Hummel
Jessica.Hummel@henryschein.com
Telephone: (515) 331-0092
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Jessica Hummel
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Telephone: (515) 331-0092

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