ACDE Webinar | Seeing is Believing: How Phase Contrast Microscopy Improves Patients' Oral Health and Outcomes

This engaging webinar explores the integration of phase contrast microscopy into dental hygiene practice to enhance patient education, improve treatment planning, and support a shift from reactive to proactive care. You will learn how visualizing oral biofilm in real time can increase patient awareness, motivation, and compliance. Through clinical case studies, you will examine how microscopic findings can guide individualized treatment decisions, aid in early detection of periodontal disease, and strengthen the oral–systemic connection. Practical strategies for incorporating microscopy into patient communication and clinical workflows will be emphasized.

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Register for Upcoming Sessions

December 17, 2026 7:00 pm - December 17, 2026 8:30 pm

All times for all events are in local Central Time.


Zoom Webinar

Course Number: CF6137

Enrollment is limited to 27.

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Description

Learn How To

  • Prepare and observe dental samples, identifying key features relevant to clinical practice
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify periodontal pathogens using a phase contrast microscope
  • Recognize early indicators of periodontal disease through microscopic observation
  • Discuss strategies for effectively communicating microscopic findings to patients
  • Implement preventive measures informed by microscopic insights to enhance patient oral health

Training Methods

Illustrated lectures, discussions, and case studies