The Truth About Tooth Whitening: Trends, Myths & Realities - Ms. Jo-Anne Jones, RDH
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| Co-Sponsored by Oral Science and the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society |
Course Outline
The Truth about Tooth Whitening: Trends, Myths & Realities
Whitening has become a virtual phenomenon all driven by consumer demands. From a vast array of over the counter whitening claims to spa whitening and whitening parties, today’s consumer is bombarded with many options outside of professionally supervised tooth whitening. Today’s consumer deserves to be fully educated in order to achieve the best possible whitening result.
Thorough assessment of our dental patient’s needs, risk factors and dental status all greatly influence the treatment outcomes and ability to meet expectations. Sensitivity is one of the greatest stumbling blocks to achieving excellence in treatment outcomes to which science has afforded us new and innovative ways of effectively addressing without impeding efficacy of whitening agents.
A comprehensive review of products that are readily available to the consumer and the latest innovative whitening systems will be discussed. Limitations of consumer driven whitening systems will also be explored. The support of strong evidence based science will be highlighted to provide the dental professional with a solid conviction to guide their selection of the most efficacious whitening system.
Lecture content includes:
• Societal motivators & expectations of whitening
• The science & mechanisms of whitening; hydrogen peroxide vs. carbamide peroxide
• Pre-whitening assessment, patient self-evaluation and risk management
• Proactively addressing hypersensitivity to ensure compliance and comfort
• Overview of most common whitening products available to the consumer from OTC to professional products
• Learn how to communicate the importance of proper assessment and professional supervision in order to obtain the desired results
• Resources and clinical tips will support the lecture for immediate implementation into practice
• Unravelling the vast array of systems and choosing the best option for your patient to maximize treatment outcomes and satisfaction
Biography
Known for her enthusiasm and commitment to lifelong learning, Jo-Anne Jones has become a well recognized international speaker for the profession of dental hygiene. Having a career that has spanned over 3 decades, Jo-Anne’s experience has encompassed clinical practice, dental hygiene program directorship, practice consulting, key opinion leadership, international lecturing and is published both nationally and internationally. Jo-Anne is the founder of RDH Connection, a consulting and training company that is committed to excellence in quality care and relationships. She has recently been appointed to serve on the advisory board for Dentistry Today, the leading clinical news publication serving the dental community of North America,
Jo-Anne had been a featured speaker at the UK World Aesthetic Conference and has a return invitation for 2010 and has lectured extensively across North America. Jo-Anne is a member of the Philips Sonicare Global Professional Education team.
Jo-Anne is a published author and continues to write for such publications as Dentistry Today, Oral Health, Dental Practice Management, Dental Economics as well as for publications in the UK and Australia. She has been a featured speaker on the DVD Quarterly of Dental Hygiene in partnership with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and distributed globally as well as online course development for both the CDHA and ODHA. Jo-Anne is a core faculty member at Canada’s unique state-of-the-art innovative teaching facility, rdhu Dental Hygiene Training Centre.
Jo-Anne is a member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and Ontario Dental Hygienists Association. Remaining active in clinical practice provides Jo-Anne with the edge required to relate to the challenges and opportunities of today’s dental professional. Jo-Anne has been described as a very dynamic, knowledgeable and entertaining speaker with an ability to powerfully communicate her knowledge. Her passion for her profession is realized in empowering her colleagues to experience a rewarding career as she has had the privilege of having.