Ellen Gambardella, CDA, M.Ed. & Rita Johnson, COA, RDH, MA
Perfect Alginates from A - Z and more.....Hands-On
Note: This session is limited to 36 participants
This hands-on course is a must for those wishing to increase office productivity as alginate impressions are needed in the preparation of whitening trays, athletic mouthguards, nightguards, matrices for provisionals and diagnostic study models. Participants will gain experience on manikins by taking maxillary and mandibular alginate impressions. This course will focus on the use of chromatic agents and their benefits. Join this power packed workshop and become more valuable by enhancing your proficiency in impression taking.
You will learn:
Chromatic agent advantages
Latest technologies for alginate impression taking
Criteria for tray selections including triple trays
Hints for maximizing anatomical structures
Proper mixing technique
Loading and seating of the trays
Removal of impression from the oral cavity
Inspection ofthe impression
Guidelines for infection control
Patient management
Manipulation techniques for latex sensitive patients and operators
Alternative methods for mixing
Numerous helpful hints for maximizing office efficiency
Participants should bring personal protective equipment.
