3 CE Credits

This course provides 3 CE credits and a Certificate of Completion for all participants

Transform Periodontal Outcomes

Move beyond traditional scaling and root planing with a total health approach that drives long-term stability and measurable patient results.

Master Advanced Diagnostics

Gain hands-on skills with salivary and chairside testing to uncover hidden systemic risks and create targeted, evidence-based treatment plans.

Elevate Your Role & Revenue

Position yourself as a total health provider by guiding patients through meaningful lifestyle changes while boosting practice growth and case acceptance.

About the Course

Why do we still call scaling and root planing “treatment” for periodontal disease when it so rarely leads to long-term stability? Periodontal disease is both a driver and a consequence of multiple systemic conditions—making it one of the most complex challenges in dentistry. A truly effective approach requires more than instrumentation; it demands a personalized strategy that addresses the many contributing factors simultaneously. This course will explore the integration of salivary dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, fungal infections, undiagnosed or unstable diabetes, sleep and breathing disorders, acid reflux, food sensitivities and tobacco addiction into periodontal care. The goal: white, tight gums supported by a healthy microbial profile that predicts long-term stability. By embracing a complete health model, hygienists can finally shift from “just scaling” to delivering meaningful, lasting outcomes—earning a living with their brains and hearts, not just their hands.

Meet Your Instructor, Dr. Susan Maples, DDS

Dr. Susan Maples, DDS leads a thriving, insurance-independent Total Health Dental practice in Holt, Michigan. With over 35 years of experience, she blends clinical expertise with a passion for connecting oral health to whole-body wellness. A Past-President of the American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health, Susan has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry and among dentistry’s Top 8 Innovators (“Disruptors”). She is the author of BlabberMouth! and Brave Parent!, and the creator of Hands-On Learning Lab™, SelfScreen.net, and Total Health Academy, tools that help dental teams and patients detect systemic health risks and build thriving oral-systemic practices.

Course Curriculum

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Course Agenda

• Identify oral and systemic risk factors to create truly personalized periodontal care plans. • Leverage salivary and chairside diagnostics, including HbA1C testing, to guide treatment and support glycemic control. • Introduce the innovative “self-prophy” model to replace outdated home-care education. • Build facilitation skills to help patients make meaningful lifestyle changes for lasting health.

Ready to Revolutionize Your Periodontal Care?

Gain the strategies and tools to move beyond scaling and root planing, delivering personalized, total health solutions that drive lasting patient outcomes and practice growth.

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