Session II | Hands-On Training
This workshop on Non-surgical Approach for Treating Periodontal & Peri-implant Disease will feature our industry-leading experts: Marissa Roncati, Shavonne R. Healy, Jennifer A. Boyce, and Suzanne Newkirk.
Non-surgical Approach for Treating Periodontal and Peri-implant Disease
Instructors will provide hands-on training in professional, comprehensive subgingival debridement techniques and novel materials. Using educational and animal models, participants will practice all nonsurgical periodontal and peri-implant instrumentation techniques. The workshop will begin with manual instrumentation, as Roncati's “tip-only vertical stroke” requires extensive practical exercises due to its unique nature. Ultrasonic and laser devices will also be widely employed. Educational and animal models will be utilized to detect biological factors like calculus or residual cement, site-specific instrumentation, modified subgingival debridement techniques, cause-related laser-assisted nonsurgical periodontal therapy, and new materials.
Your Workshop Faculty:
Shavonne R. Healy MSDH, RDH
Ms. Healy is a skilled oral health expert with over 20 years of experience. She earned a master's in dental hygiene from the University of Bridgeport: Fones School of Dental Hygiene and was named one of the Top Six Dental Hygienists in the nation. Ms. Healy is dedicated to introducing new technologies to enhance dental care worldwide. Her organization, A Higher Learning, LLC, offers five-star learning experiences for dental professionals and promotes preventive care.
Marissa Roncati RDH, DDS
Dr. Roncati is a highly accomplished dental professional with an impressive academic background and expertise in non-surgical periodontics. She has served as an Assistant Professor at several Italian universities and is responsible for teaching Master's Degree programs on various topics. Dr. Roncati is also an accomplished author with two English books and a new Atlas text in Italian. Her commitment to education, research, and clinical excellence has made her a valuable asset to the dental community in Italy and beyond.
Jennifer A. Boyce DMD
Dr. Boyce is a highly decorated dentist with outstanding contributions to dentistry. She earned her doctorate from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and established her own dental practice, which she ran for 25 years. In 2015, she began her academic career at Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport. Over the years, she held several positions before becoming the Associate Director of Clinical Affairs in 2021. Dr. Boyce is a passionate advocate for the advancement of dentistry and has received numerous awards, including the Connecticut Gold Star Award from the American Dental Hygienists' Association in 2020.
Suzanne Newkirk RDH
Ms. Newkirk is a renowned dental hygiene key opinion leader with expertise in minimally invasive nonsurgical periodontal therapy using the dental endoscope. She has co-authored chapters in dental textbooks and published numerous articles. She is a distinguished member of the ADHA, and served as President of the GDHA. Ms. Newkirk is an experienced periodontal endoscopy instructor, and has presented for national meetings and study clubs throughout the country