Atraumatic Restorative Therapy
Course Overview
HYBRID | CE Credits Will Vary | TUITION $1,950 | LIMITED CAPACITY
Discover the power of Atraumatic Restorative Therapy (ART) in transforming smiles! Join our course today to learn the art of gentle dental care - no anesthesia, no drills. Make a difference in underserved communities. Enroll now for a brighter future in dental hygiene!
Once seats are full, registrants will be put on a waitlist.
Course Summary
If you're passionate about improving oral health in underserved areas or participating in dental outreach missions, ART is an essential skill for making a difference.
Atraumatic Restorative Therapy (ART) is a procedure that utilizes adhesive restorative materials to provide interim restoration of decayed teeth. Hand instruments are often used to remove carious tooth tissue. No local anesthesia or electrical instruments are required. ART delivers a provisional procedure for populations that do not have immediate access to full dental care. While ART is a temporary fix, in nonetheless provides great pain relief and peace of mind to patients in the interm.
Throughout this course dental hygienists will learn to provide atraumatic restorative therapy through both online modular courses and hands-on clinical and laboratory experiences.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn Atraumatic Restorative Therapy from industry experts!
How Proficiency in Atraumatic Restorative Therapy
Proficiency in Atraumatic Restorative Therapy (ART) can have a significant impact on the career of a Registered Dental Hygienist. Here are some potential benefits:
- Expanded Skill Set: ART adds a valuable skill to a dental hygienist's repertoire, allowing them to offer a wider range of services to patients.
- Reaching Underserved Populations: ART's minimally invasive approach is particularly useful in reaching underserved populations who may not have immediate access to full dental care. Dental hygienists with ART proficiency can make a positive impact on these communities.
- Career Advancement: Being proficient in ART may lead to career advancement opportunities, such as supervisory roles or specialization in restorative procedures within dental hygiene.
- Enhanced Patient Care: Dental hygienists can provide more comprehensive care by offering ART as an option for patients, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment and improving overall oral health outcomes.
- Increased Patient Satisfaction: Patients may appreciate the gentler, drill-free approach of ART, leading to higher patient satisfaction and loyalty.
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Syllabus
Online eClass Highlights
Online modular courses include, but are not limited to, a review of anatomy, caries development and diagnosis, indications and contraindications for ART, patient education, risk assessment, and referral.
In-Person Session Highlights
Clinical and laboratory sessions include pulp testing, use of hand instruments, and mixing and placing glass ionomer cement.
Prerequisites
- Participants must be certified RDH and hold a current Registration Practice Permit.
Please make sure you follow the rules of your regulatory body regarding immunization. Moreover, we highly recommend for you to be immunized as per the University requirement.
Faculty
DR. ALAN KILISTOFF, DMD, MET, FCP
Dr. Alan Kilistoff is currently a clinical professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Alberta. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a DMD in 1976, a Masters of Education Technology in 2009, and practiced in a private clinic for 28 years. He has taught most dental topics at all three western Dental Schools. Current interests are: ergonomics and dental loupes magnification, dental materials, dental education and Operative Dentistry.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy
Transfer Fee
Cancellation fee is 20% of the total course fee. Cancellation cannot be accomodate once access to course content has occurred.