Periodontal Instrumentation Courses:

Four hour "hands-on" instruction in periodontal instrumentation. The Jacksonville Winter Camp will be the first to include four hour intense sessions to accommodate participants in smaller groups with one instructor to every four course participants.

Periodontal Instrumentation Part I

Participants will be provided with demonstrations on each technique and then perform the techniques with one-on-one instruction.  This instruction is conducted on periodontally involved dental manikins with semi-transparent synthetic gingiva for visual perception of root instrumentation. Each class will be limited to provide a 1:4 ratio of presenter to participants, so that the individual needs of each participant can be met. Each participant will be videotaped as they are performing the techniques. Then they will critique the video with their instructor who will assist them in correcting any errors.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate the latest concepts in instrumentation that include the ergonomic techniques taught in these camps. 
• Demonstrate the ability to use a methodical approach to self-evaluating instrumentation skills and mechanisms for perfecting skills.
• Demonstrate the advanced fulcrum finger grasp and the rationale for advancing the fulcrum finger.
• Perform the stretching exercises for the development of the hand and finger  flexibility and coordination necessary to perform the latest techniques.
• Describe the relationship of handle placement to clock position.
• Apply the latest leverage and physics in opposition fulcrum and "Facilitated Fulcrum" techniques for effortless hand instrumentation.
• Differentiate scaling strokes from shaving/smoothing strokes!

Periodontal Instrumentation Part II

Participants will be shown a wide variety of instruments specifically designed for advanced root instrumentations. One-on-one sessions with a 1:4 instructor to participant ratio will afford the opportunity for selecting specific instruments for each aspect of the tooth roots, and perfecting the techniques for thoroughly instrumenting each area. Since techniques taught in Periodontal Instrumentation Part I are continued over into  this course, it is recommeded that "Peridontal Instrumentation Part I" be taken prior to taking this course. (Those who have taken instrumentation courses in previous camps will have the information included in the Part I course). This instruction is conducted on periodontally involved dental manikins with semi-transparent synthetic gingiva for visual perception of root instrumentation. Each participant will be videotaped as they are performing the techniques. Then they will critique the video with their instructor who will assist them in correcting any errors.

Teaching Methodology

Course Leader: Cindy Biron Leiseca, RDH, EMT, MA

Some sections may  be lead by other camp instructors

New all day workshop. In this all day session, course participants receive a teaching methodology course that will prepare them to provide current classroom and clinical teaching techniques.  It meets the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation (ADA CODA) requirements for Standard 3-7. The new content in this course includes electronic documents provided on a flashdrive. The documents include faculty and student handbooks, Power Point Orientation Presentations, and instructor guides to teaching and evaluating students in clinical courses.

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the current philosophy of education 
• Describe a faculty develpment plan for mentoring and calibrating faculty
• Describe their individual teaching style and adopt methods for diversifying their teaching style
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize case based teaching and testing
• Describe objective evaluation systems and clinical practicums
• Demonstrate the ability to give written and verbal feedback in a manner that facilitates the students’ development of clinical skills

The Complete Preclinic Course (All new course concept! This one is loaded with electronic documents)

Course Presenter: Virginia Wagner, CDA, RDH, BS, Preclinic Coordinator at Tallahassee Community College

This is a completely developed, tried and true course that includes everything you need to teach preclinic; the syllabus, the course calendar, instructor calibration guide to each module, the power point presentations for each module, the evaluation system, the test bank and the DVD, "Precision in Periodontal Instrumentation" for demonstrations to students.The course instructor will guide you through the process of teaching each module, calibrating the faculty, and teaching and evaluating the students. The entire course is provided on a flashdrive as part of the course tuition. It is the first of the "Complete Course Series" we are planning for the camps.

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the contents of the ideal preclinic course
• Coordinate the ideal preclinic course
• Lead and calibrate faculty to team teach preclinic in an organized, consistent and effective manner
• Present course information to students in a methodical manner
• Incorporate critical thinking and case based learning as part of the preclinic teaching and evaluation system
• Conduct corroborative error practicums
• Utilize the documents on your flashdrive to develop and teach your own preclinic course

ADA CODA Accreditation Workshop Part I (now includes more electronic documents on your flashdrive)

Course Presenter: Christine Dominick, CDA, RDH, MEd, ADACODA former site team visitor.

This four hour course is designed to assist educators with the accreditation process, and it provides detailed instructions on demonstrating compliance with accreditation Standards 1 through 2. An emphasis is placed on the standards that are most frequently cited. Updates and changes in the new 2009 standards are compared  with previous accreditation standards to assist attendees in providing what is now expected from revised 2009 standards. The course includes a flashdrive with electronic documents which serve as templates for exhibits that can serve as supportive documentation in their self-study documents. The first set of exhibits contain an outcomes assessment matrix, outcomes assessment tools, and  visual presentations of program findings and performances for immediate analysis. Information on the curriculum, including the Curriculum Management Plan and all aspects of these standards, including the clinical education, are addressed in this course.Electronic exhibits provide supportive documentation for the clinical education portions of Standard 2. The course does not provide participants with entire electronic self-study documents or guarantee one's success at preparing a self-study document or a recommendation free report from their visiting site team.                                                    

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of the course the participants will be able to:

• Define accreditation Standards 1 through 2 and methods for demonstrating program compliance with each standard.
• Describe the requirements for conducting outcomes assessments and analyzing them for program changes.
• Describe the curriculum requirements and an effective curriculum management plan.
• Describe the ADACODA standards for the dental hygiene clinical education.
• Utilize electronic exhibits provided on your flashdrive and edit them for individual program use. 
• Utilize strategies for delegating portions of Standards 1 and 2 to various faculty members.