Prevention First: The New Standard of Dental Care
Prevention First: The New Standard of Dental Care
Presented by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
This course is held in partnership with Dental Advisor.
This course redefines modern dentistry by shifting the focus from drilling and calculus removal to prevention, behavior change and minimally invasive care. Participants will learn how to manage disease earlier, preserve tooth structure longer, and build patient-centered treatment plans that prioritize biofilm control, remineralization and sustainable home care.
It is time to be a true preventionist. In addition to supporting disease prevention at the patient level, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how proper infection control measures prevent disease transmission within the dental setting. The course will also address common legacy errors in clinical workflows that contribute to cross-contamination, empowering participants to recognize and reduce preventable risks to patient and team safety.
Learning Objectives
- Apply the principles of minimally invasive dentistry to prevent and manage dental disease before surgical intervention is needed.
- Integrate biofilm management, remineralization strategies, and at-home prevention products into personalized patient care plans.
- Use motivational interviewing techniques to improve patient engagement, compliance, and long-term oral health outcomes.
- Identify how effective infection control supports disease prevention, reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and enhances overall patient safety.
Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist, educator and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in dentistry. She is the founder of MichelleStrangeRDH and Level Up Infection Prevention, educational platforms dedicated to helping dental professionals improve clinical care and compliance, and the owner of SmileLogic, a Colorado-based dental hygiene practice. Michelle combines clinical expertise, education and innovation to advance the profession and empower dental teams. She is also a Clinical Ambassador for Dental Advisor.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Lunch will be provided
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm (one-hour lunch)
Rate:
$150 Dentist
$79 RDH & Dental Team
Location:
Mountain West Dental Institute
925 Lincoln St, Unit B
Denver, CO 80203
CE Credits: 5
Format: Lecture
Exhibiting sponsors include Elevate Oral Care, Essential Dental Systems and Directa.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrants may cancel their continuing education event registration and receive a full refund if the cancellation request is received by Dental Advisor at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled event date.
Cancellations requested less than seven (7) calendar days before the event are not eligible for a refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows or for attendees who do not complete the event.
To request a cancellation, please contact Dental Advisor by emailing connect@dentaladvisor.com or calling (734) 364-0944. Refunds, when applicable, will be processed back to the original form of payment.