A Lifetime of Optimum Oral Health Begins with Pediatric Preventive Care
By: Francine Parathyras...Francine Parathyras, RDH
Post Date: 9/11/2024
CE Amount: 1
Categories: Pediatrics
COURSE OVERVIEW
Early childhood dental visits are important for staving off tooth decay and a host of other health issues. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet understandably, many parents and children dread going to the dentist.
To help create a positive experience that will transcend through adulthood dental visits, join Registered Dental Hygienist Francine Parathyras as she navigates you through a pediatric dental appointment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this webinar, the presenter will address the care changes from young children through adolescence and adulthood, sharing key points, including:
- Creating a safe and welcoming environment for children and their families
- Helpful dialogue for discussions with parents
- Clinician goals for each visit
- The characteristics of each exam and treatment
COURSE SPEAKER
Francine Parathyras has been a part of the dental industry in many capacities since 1991. Francine has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 1991, and currently, she is actively practicing in a general practice as well as pediatrics. Francine started her career with Henry Schein three years ago as a Key Account Manager for a digital solutions division of Zahn Dental called First Fit, where prosthetic restorations are prepped using 3D printed guides. Francine also has a dual role at Zahn where she is an Education Specialist. This role encompasses building out education pieces, moderating webinars and hosting her own education series in starting in 2022 called A Look in the Lab. Francine’s clinical and lab focus experience and initiatives gives her not only the hands-on experience from working in the field, but assists in the logistics and education support to complete the many dental industry projects, events and now one-on-one interviews with upcoming trend setters and industry leaders. Francine’s focus this upcoming year will be her new upcoming education series that will be on a monthly basis. Francine enjoys spending her personal time with her family and friends in Long Island, NY.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.
EDUCATIONAL METHOD
Self Instructional Online CE Course
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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
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Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.
DISCLOSURE
This Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Henry Schein. Francine Parathyras, RDH is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Henry Schein. Francine Parathyras, RDH may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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