Beyond Instrumentation: An Intro to Desiccation Therapy

Program Overview

Mechanical instrumentation remains the cornerstone of nonsurgical periodontal therapy, yet complete biofilm disruption challenges remain. As our understanding of periodontal disease continues to evolve, clinicians are exploring adjunctive therapies that complement traditional treatment without replacing it.

This course introduces the science behind desiccation therapy, how desiccation works, appropriate clinical indications and contraindications, implementation into everyday periodontal therapy, patient communication strategies, and clinical case examples. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of where desiccation therapy fits within evidence-based periodontal care and how it can enhance clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.

Your Presenter

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

About Your Presenter

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT, is a registered dental hygienist, national speaker, author, competitive bodybuilder, certified personal trainer, certified ergonomic assessment specialist, and biomechanics nerd. She’s the founder of ErgoFitLife, where she teaches that ergonomics and fitness are a lifestyle to prevent, reduce, and even eliminate workplace pain.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Explain why mature periodontal biofilm can be difficult to disrupt with instrumentation alone.
Explain the mechanism of action of desiccation therapy and its role as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal treatment.

Identify appropriate indications, contraindications, and clinical applications for desiccation therapy.
Incorporate desiccation therapy into an efficient clinical workflow while effectively communicating treatment recommendations to patients.