Communicating with Confidence: a Program on the Patient Experience
Friday, April 14
9 AM - Noon
3 CDE Credits – DDS, DH, DA, AUX
About the Course
Now more than ever, it is imperative that the dental professional is prepared to support their patients with optimized communication. After the COVID-19 pandemic, patients have presented, not only a widespread concern regarding infection control standards, but also a renewed sense of concern regarding overall health. As research continues to unpack the undeniable link between inflammation and systemic disease and as new empirical data identifies correlation between inflammation and acute infection, it becomes increasingly imperative that the dental professional integrate definitive and patient-centered communication strategies to drive case acceptance, improve departmental production and ultimately, provide optimal patient care. Join Katrina M. Sanders for this comprehensive program discussing new communication techniques, examination strategies and co-diagnosis opportunities for the dental practitioner.
This session will enable participants to:
- Understand the importance of relationships and the steps involved in creating an environment of trust and confidence
- Discuss non-verbal and verbal cues that elicit patient feedback around trust
- Create a comprehensive hygiene examination and learn why it is critical to the treatment plan process
- Identify factors that influence the dental patient’s decision-making and ultimate case acceptance
Speaker
Katrina Sanders, R.D.H., B.S.D.H., M.Ed, R.F.
A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina Sanders is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages and empowers the profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence & Innovation for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice where she works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. Sanders is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory. She has been published in various publications, including RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH, and is an advisory member for Modern Hygienist and the Dental Academy of Continuing Education. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation.
Conflict of Interest: None reported
