Date: December 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Presenter: Katrina Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF
Sponsor: Haleon
Cost: Free
Join us as we journey to the magical world of optimal gum health, where every step leads to brighter smiles and healthier lives! This course is designed for dental professionals who are ready to follow the yellow brick road toward advanced periodontal care, offering a patient-centered approach to achieving “Emerald City Gums.”
Throughout the program, we’ll explore the pathophysiology of gum disease, its risk factors, and the innovative treatments that can bring your patients back to a place of vibrant health. Much like Dorothy’s quest to find her way home, we will teach you how to tailor personalized care plans to meet each patient’s unique needs, including lifestyle modifications, nutritional advice, and the latest periodontal advancements.
Effective communication, as powerful as the ruby slippers, will be at your disposal to motivate and educate patients, ensuring they remain on the path to long-term oral wellness.
Through interactive workshops and practical demonstrations, you’ll gain the skills to create robust periodontal health protocols that will leave your patients feeling like they have a heart, brain, and courage to take on their oral health challenges.
Come along for the adventure and learn how to guide your patients to the land of healthy gums and a lifetime of smiles!
Course Objectives:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of gum disease and the various risk factors associated with its development and progression.
- Learn to create and implement personalized care plans that integrate lifestyle modifications, nutritional guidance, and cutting-edge periodontal therapies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Master effective communication techniques to educate and motivate patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and promoting long-term oral health.
Presented By

Katrina M. Sanders, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF, is a clinical dental hygienist, author, and international speaker. She is a periodontal hygienist and serves as the clinical liaison to Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZPerio. Known as the “Dental Resultant,” Katrina consults hygiene departments to optimize metrics and patient excellence. She is the founder, CEO, and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory, a published author with Dentaltown and Today’s RDH, a columnist and advisory board member for Modern Hygienist and Dental Academy of Continuing Education, and brand ambassador for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.
Supported in part through an unrestricted educational grant by:

