Presented by: Kerry Lepicek RDH, Dr. Jim Hyland, DDS

Identifying Halitosis - Facts, Myths & Practical Management for the RDH

CE Hours: 2

Online Date:

Tuesday, October 6th - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Course Description:

Are you aware that even "healthy" mouths can suffer from halitosis? Periodontal disease and halitosis are caused by the same bacteria. During this seminar, you will learn new insights into what you need to assess to help treat your client with halitosis. There is a lack of understanding by our profession about the physiological and social impact of oral malodour. Discover the reasons why doctors, dental hygienists, and dentists are unable to help these clients. Our discussion will cover why brushing your teeth, flossing, seeing a dentist, and using mints, gums, and mouthwash aren't enough to keep bad breath away. We will examine the risk Volatile Sulphur Compounds (VSC) pose to our clients' systemic health.

Dr. Jim and Kerry will discuss the role Tonsillitis plays in oral malodour as well as treatment options for your clients. At the end of this seminar, you will understand the real causes of halitosis rather than the myths you learned in school.

Learning Objectives:

Recognise whole mouth biofilm influences halitosis and periodontal treatment
Understand how stress, meal frequency, and hydration can impact halitosis
Find out why microbial analysis is required with halitosis care
Gain insight into different treatment options to control oral malodour

What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course

The course was informative and gave me the confidence to tackle this issue with my clients more effectively. ~ Andrea
Good overall review and good tips and resources, good tips on how to address the issue with clients. ~ Natasha
This was a great lecture , both presenters quite knowledgeable. Very grateful that Dr. Hyland generously dedicated his free time and went above and beyond to answer my questions. ~ Sladjana
I enjoyed this course. I haven’t taken a CE course specifically about Halitosis before, but I feel like it comes up often with patients. So this course was very informative. ~ Alanna
Two very knowledgeable and well spoken presenters in the industry. Good to learn metaphors alone, from! ~ Katelyn
The course was very informative and concise, lots of relevant information. ~ Chris
Very informative with new information on how to address issue with clients. ~ Donna
Excellent course. Extremely relevant. Outstanding presenters. ~ Laurie
This webinar had a lot of very good information that I am hoping to share with my colleagues and clients. ~ Pamela
This was a great presentation with lots of info on cause of halitosis and how to treat it. ~ Marissa
I found the course to be very enjoyable and informative. I learned alot that I can incorporate into my daily practice. ~ Courtney

Can’t attend live? All sessions are recorded and automatically uploaded to your rdhu Members Portal within 2–3 days — no need to request access. You'll receive immediate access to the portal, post-test quiz, and certificate right after the course. Recordings remain available for 30 days.