Course Content

During this session, you will discover how dental hygienists can effectively influence the adoption and maintenance of healthy oral hygiene habits. We will address the main factors that hinder patient adherence to hygiene routines and the most effective strategies for promoting behavioral change. Topics covered include:


• Major barriers to oral hygiene and how to overcome them.

• Risk factors for the most prevalent diseases: dental caries, periodontal disease, peri-implantitis, halitosis, and dental hypersensitivity.

• The importance of mechanical and chemical control of biofilm in oral health.

• How to select and recommend hygiene techniques, products, and protocols tailored to each patient.

• Communication, motivation, and behavioral change strategies to improve long-term adherence.

    1. Part 1

    2. Part 2

About this course

  • Gratis
  • 2 lecciones
  • 0 horas de contenido de video

Instructors

Leonor Martin-Pero

Higienista dental. Vicepresidenta del Colegio Profesional de Higienistas dentales de Madrid. Responsable de la coordinación de proyectos y formación continuada del Colegio Profesional de Higienistas dentales de Madrid.

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