Objectives:

• Review radiographic techniques to align with the provision of excellence
• Identify radiographic errors and their limitations to oral diagnostics
• Integrate technique-sensitive provisions in oral imaging to elevate patient care

Course Description:

• T’was the month before the end of 2023 and all through the office, EVERY patient needed radiographs, even the gaggers who were nauseous. The radiograph sensors plugged into the operatory USB with care, in hopes that we would capture the distal of the canine, if even by a hair… Santa has made his list and checked it twice: he knows that dental radiographs can be on the naughty list in adding additional procedures and stress within the clinical day but also on the nice list in providing high-level diagnostic quality images to guide our clinical decision-making. Join Katrina M Sanders (who is more proficient in dental radiography than she is writing Christmas poetry) as she helps you make your list and check it twice in ensuring your radiographic technique is on the nice list. Afterall: all we really want for Christmas is perfect radiographic technique!

Speaker Bio:

• A clinical dental hygienist, author and international speaker, Katrina is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence & Innovation for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice where she works alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. She is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory and has been published in various publications including, RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH and is an advisory member for Modern Hygienist and the Dental Academy of Continuing Education. Recently, Katrina proudly received the 2023 Denobi Award for Clinical Excellence and Innovation in Dentistry. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation.