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Dr. Sharma offers 12 fully customizable CE courses.

In-person, webinar, or hands-on workshop from 2 to 8 hours. All courses are evidence-based and immediately applicable to clinical practice.

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Speaking Package

Advanced Instrumentation: Hands-On Workshop for Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSPT)

Course Description:

This course will provide dental providers with a comprehensive review of advanced instrumentation to avoid burnishing and effectively remove calculus during Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities using typodonts to adapt over forty advanced instruments. The content will incorporate discussions on dental anatomy and periodontal assessment to determine the best options for advanced instruments. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing different types of advanced instruments for safe and effective calculus removal during patient care.

Course Objectives:

Review the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment.
Review dental anatomy related to periodontal instrumentation for NSPT.
Identify designs of advanced instruments and perform hands-on adaptation on a typodont.
Apply hands-on instrumentation techniques while evaluating instrument design and usage.
Identify various advanced instruments and ultrasonic tips to efficiently remove calculus.

Power Pairing for Periodontal & Implant Maintenance Integrating GPAP, Ultrasonics, and Advanced Instrumentation

Course Description: This course explores evidence-based strategies for periodontal and implant maintenance through the intentional integration of technology and technique. Subgingival glycine powder air polishing is highlighted using clinical cases and videos. The program includes a focused comparison of magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonics. The session concludes by reinforcing the power of pairing advanced instrumentation with intentional technology use to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.

Course Objectives:

Describe Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM) principles and its relevant to periodontal
and implant maintenance.
Explain the clinical rationale and mechanism of action of subgingival glycine powder air
polishing.
Differentiate magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonic technologies based on
movement patterns and clinical adaptation.
Integrate air polishing, ultrasonic technology, and advanced hand instrumentation to
improve efficiency and effectiveness in periodontal and implant maintenance therapy

Enhancing In-Office Perio Program for the Entire Dental Team – 3 hours

Course Description:

This course provides a practical framework for implementing a perio-focused hygiene program that enhances clinical outcomes and patient compliance. Topics include the role of each team member, evidence-based assessment, periodontal classification, treatment planning using the guidelines, and communication techniques that facilitate patient conversations and promote treatment acceptance. This case-based seminar offers a practical framework for elevating the standard of periodontal care
within the hygiene department.

Course Objectives:

Identify each team member’s role in creating a perio-focused program that supports
collaborative, patient-centered care.
Review clinical data to support evidence-based decision-making in periodontology for dental
hygiene.
Discuss structured assessment strategies to enhance the diagnostic phase of care.
Apply periodontal classifications to ensure accurate diagnosis and care planning.
Develop customized treatment plans that align with clinical findings and guidelines.
Demonstrate effective communication methods that increase patient understanding and
treatment compliance.

Decoding Periodontal Classification Using a Case-Based Approach

Course Description: This course is crafted to provide dental professionals with a profound comprehension of the periodontal classification system and its application through a case-based approach. Diverse case studies will be used to distinguish various stages and grades, supported by rationales grounded in the criteria of the new classification system. The course content will immerse attendees in the intricacies of periodontal diseases, guiding them through various stages of diseases and offering practical insights into decoding complex cases through real-world examples.

Course Objectives:

Define the key components of the 2017 periodontal classification system.
Explain the nuances of different classifications and their application for treatment
planning.
Develop skills in extracting relevant case information, assessing risk factors, and discussing
strategies to identify periodontal classification based on individual patient scenarios.
Apply case-based learning by analyzing and interpreting diverse periodontal cases.

Diagnose Disease for Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSPT)

Course Description: This course is designed for dentists and hygienists and will offer critically appraised, evidence-based information on identifying signs and symptoms of periodontal disease. It will provide chronological information on the assessment phase of care to develop steps in identifying, treating, and stabilizing periodontitis utilizing non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Course Objectives:

Explain the different levels of evidence.
Explain the role of biofilm in periodontal destruction.
Discuss the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment.
Identify the signs of periodontal disease.
Identify the most effective ways to control oral biofilm.
State the relationship between dental calculus and periodontal disease.
Identify the risk factors for periodontitis.
Describe how to evaluate each component of a comprehensive periodontal assessment

Advanced Instruments for Scaling and Root Planing: Creating Your Essential Kit

Course Description: This course focuses on advanced instruments essential for performing high-quality scaling and root planing (periodontal debridement). The course content will highlight several advanced instruments and their design features, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of their unique strengths. The case study will be utilized to integrate the application of instruments to enhance and achieve superior periodontal treatment outcomes.

Course Objectives:

Explain the different components of Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM) and levels of
evidence
List the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment.
Describe key advanced hand instruments used in scaling and root planing.
Identify the design of instruments to determine their appropriate clinical applications.
Identify advanced instruments to remove calculus efficiently using a case study.
Identify various hand instruments to remove burnished calculus.

From Research to Practice: Evidence-Based Updates in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSPT)- 2 or 3 hours

Course Description: This evidence-based course will provide dental professionals with current information on various procedures/products related to providing NSPT. The course content will include the most current research and guidelines related to NSPT, providing valuable insight into effectively treating and stabilizing periodontal disease. The course will include take-home messages from critically appraised high-quality evidence on the following topics: • Oral Hygiene • Antibiotics with SRP • Ultrasonics versus Hand Scaling • Glycine Powder Air polishing • Magneto versus Piezo • Lasers with non-surgical therapy • Irrigations • Antimicrobials • Perio Protect

Course Objectives:

Explain the different levels of evidence.
Explain the different components of Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM).
Review the fundamentals of various adjunct procedures used during NSPT.
Discuss the latest critically appraised research on each adjunct procedure.
Review the current guidelines related to adjunct procedures during NSPT.
Critically analyze the efficacy and effectiveness of various adjunct procedures for NSPT.
Synthesize the information and be able to create comprehensive treatment plans.

Painless Precision: A Guide to Deliver Effective Local Anesthesia – 3 hours or Hands-On

Course Description:

This course utilizes a series of videos and is designed for dental providers looking to refresh their basic knowledge of administering local anesthetic techniques. It provides step-by-step guidance
and in-depth knowledge of administering local anesthetics to achieve profound anesthesia

Course Objectives:

Review of the trigeminal nerve focusing on maxillary and mandibular branches.
Review the local anesthetic armamentarium.
Identify the landmarks, insertion sites, needle insertion depth, and amount of anesthetic to
deposit for each injection.
Discuss step-by-step techniques using video illustrations for the following injections: PSA, MSA,
ASA, IO, GP, NP, IAN, B, Lingual, Mental/Incisive.

Mastering Re-Evaluation in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy – Now What?

Course Description: This case-based course is designed for dental providers and focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for assessing the effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal therapy. It will discuss a systematic approach to treatment planning, grounded in the findings of the re-evaluation process, enabling clinicians to make informed decisions about additional therapy or referrals and effectively monitor patients for ongoing periodontal maintenance.

Course Objectives:

Review the re-evaluation steps in non-surgical periodontal therapy and its role in achieving longterm periodontal health.
Discuss the critical clinical and radiographic parameters used to assess the effectiveness of
therapy.
Discuss the principles of successful non-surgical periodontal therapy outcomes.
Develop a systematic approach to treatment planning based on the re-evaluation findings,
including when to consider additional therapy or referrals and how to monitor patients for
ongoing periodontal maintenance.

Connecting the Dots: Oral-Systemic Connection

Course Description:

This case-based course is designed for dental providers and focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for assessing the effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal therapy. It will discuss a systematic approach to treatment planning, grounded in the findings of the re-evaluation process, enabling clinicians to make informed decisions about additional therapy or referrals and effectively monitor patients for ongoing periodontal maintenance.

Course Objectives:

Describe the pathophysiology of the systemic conditions: diabetes, smoking, cardiovascular
disease, preterm births, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and obesity.
Describe periodontal disease in relation to diabetes, smoking, cardiovascular disease, preterm
births, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and obesity.
Describe periodontal pathogens and their association with systemic conditions.
Explain the connection between systemic disease and oral health.
Discuss strategies to increase patient compliance.

Comprehensive Review: Implant Maintenance and Glycine Powder Air Polishing

Course Description:

Course Objectives:

Identify characteristics of peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis, applying the 2018 AAP
Classification.
Review the 2023 implant maintenance guidelines from the associations.
Define key terminology and understand the indications, contraindications, and techniques for
effective glycine powdered air polishing while comparing its benefits with other methods.
Discuss patient education strategies to improve compliance and enhance implant maintenance
outcomes.

Communicate with Confidence: Driving Acceptance for Periodontal Care

Course Description: This course focuses on mastering provider-patient communication to improve acceptance of periodontal therapy. Learn practical strategies to address concerns, build trust, and convey the value of treatment to inspire action and enhance oral health outcomes.

Course Objectives:

Identify effective communication techniques to foster patient trust.
Address and overcome common objections to periodontal therapy.
Clearly explain the benefits of non-surgical periodontal treatment.
Implement strategies to boost case acceptance and patient adherence

These courses can be offered individually or in combination, in-person or via webinar, and customized to fit time slots ranging from 2 to 8 hours. Please feel free to call or email me at silkysharma@yahoo.com for any questions

Past Presentations

Chicago Midwinter Meeting

Rocky Mountain Dental Convention

Mid Continental Dental Convention

Ninth District Dental Society

Charter Oak Dental Convention

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Expo

Wyoming Dental Convention

Southeast Dental Society

Hufriedy Group CE Courses

Patterson Dental CE Courses

Old Orchard Perio Study Club

Defranco Perio Study Club — Illinois

Integrity Dental Group — Missouri

Concord Dental Seminars

Dante CE Seminars

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Available nationwide for conventions, state dental meetings, study clubs, corporate CE programs, and webinars. Courses customized from 2 to 8 hours.