From Classroom to Case Study: Calibrating Critical Decision-Making
COURSE NUMBER: 1103
Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
Dental hygiene education requires faculty to teach more than clinical facts and procedures. Students must learn how to interpret patient information, prioritize findings, and translate assessment data into appropriate patient care decisions...
Overview
Dental hygiene education requires faculty to teach more than clinical facts and procedures. Students must learn how to interpret patient information, prioritize findings, and translate assessment data into appropriate patient care decisions. This faculty calibration program explores strategies for guiding students through case-based clinical decision-making while creating greater consistency between didactic instruction, clinical teaching and board preparation.
A central focus on Provision of Patient Care will examine several areas where students commonly struggle to move from knowing a concept to appropriately applying it, including levels of prevention, ASA classification, individualized biofilm management, and the distinction between professional intervention and person-centered home care. Rather than simply reviewing correct answers, faculty will explore how to teach the reasoning that leads to the best clinical decision.
Intended Audience:
Dental Educators, Dental Hygiene Educators, Dental Assistant Educators, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Live Webinar Date
November 2, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Course Expiration Date:
Nov 1, 2029
Cost:
Free
Method:
Live Webinar
AGD Subject Code(s):
550
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, faculty participants will be able to:
- Apply a consistent framework for guiding students through case-based clinical decision-making, including identification and prioritization of relevant patient information.
- Differentiate knowledge recall from clinical reasoning and implement teaching strategies that require students to synthesize patient findings before selecting an intervention.
- Calibrate student decision-making within the provision of patient care, using levels of prevention, ASA classification and individualized biofilm-management strategies as case-based examples.
- Differentiate professional and patient-applied interventions and guide students in determining when, why and for whom specific preventive strategies are appropriate.
- Identify common reasoning errors and use questioning and debriefing strategies to develop more confident, independent clinical decision-makers.
Disclaimers
- P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
- Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.
Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.
CE Broker For states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported by entering your state and license number in the appropriate fields during the certificate completion process.
Recognition
AADH Approved Program Provider
Procter and Gamble is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886