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Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Argosy Casino, Hotel & Spa
6:00 - 9:00 PM.
Just Because They Need It Doesn't Mean They'll Want It... Strategies for Long-Term Oral Health and Patient Motivation. Presented by Janette Delinger, RDH, BSDH. Janette is the Manager of the Midwest Professional Education Division of Philips Consumer Lifestyles, makers of Sonicare.
How do you motivate your patients to prevent disease or improve their oral health? This issue is one of the most challenging that dental professionals deal with on a regular basis. Risk assessment, including CAMBRA, and motivational communication are critical elements on which you can develop a customized treatment plan for your patient.
Patient adherence dramatically impacts the prevention of dental diseases, as well as the long-term success of therapeutic, restorative and cosmetic procedures. Research shows that true motivation comes from within. You will be introduced to a communication method known as Motivational Interviewing (MI), which has been shown to elicit "change talk" directly from your patients. MI has been proven to be effective in counseling and is now being utilized successfully in healthcare and dentistry.
This interactive course allows the attendee to match reality with the science, psychology and solutions of patient and practice success. New products will be introduced such as diagnostic tools, remineralization therapies and interdental cleaning. Be prepared to share your "must haves" with your colleagues and gain a wealth of practical information.
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