Powder Therapy in the M.I.T. - Minimally Invasive Therapy - Framework (Online on demand)

This live webinar explores powder therapy within the comprehensive philosophy of Minimally Invasive Therapy (M.I.T.), examining how contemporary biofilm management integrates with evidence-based periodontal care and patient-centered decision making. Powder therapy has significantly transformed clinical approaches to biofilm management, providing an effective and minimally invasive alternative to conventional instrumentation methods. However, successful periodontal care extends beyond reliance on a single technology. Instead, it depends on selecting the most appropriate intervention based on individual patient needs and clinical circumstances.

The webinar demonstrates how powder therapy fits within the broader M.I.T. treatment pathway, guided by the European S3 clinical guidelines. Attendees will gain practical understanding of when powder therapy should be used, when alternative instrumentation may prove more appropriate, and how combining multiple technologies can improve both clinical outcomes and patient experience. The session emphasizes evidence-based clinical reasoning and patient-centered decision making as foundational principles.

Dental professionals will learn to explain the M.I.T. philosophy and its application to contemporary periodontal care, describe the critical role of biofilm disruption in preventing and managing periodontal and peri-implant diseases, and identify appropriate treatment pathways. Delegates will differentiate between situations where powder therapy, ultrasonic instrumentation, or hand instrumentation represent the most appropriate treatment choice, discuss the advantages and limitations of powder therapy across different clinical presentations, and understand how integrating technologies rather than depending on a single modality enhances efficiency, patient comfort, and clinical outcomes. This webinar is ideal for general dentists, periodontists, dental hygienists, and other oral health professionals seeking to optimize their biofilm management strategies while preserving tooth structure and supporting long-term periodontal health.

1 CE credit awarded. AGD PACE subject code: 490. PACE Program Provider ID# 355051 (Nationally Approved for FAGD/MAGD credit, approval period 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2028). Course content available from August 28, 2026 through August 28, 2029. Speakers receive a speaking fee from NAKANISHI INC.

This webinar delivers practical, evidence-based education directly applicable to your clinical practice. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of where powder therapy fits within the minimally invasive therapy framework, enabling you to make informed decisions that optimize patient outcomes.

The session provides one CE credit toward your continuing education requirements while covering a topic increasingly important in contemporary periodontal practice.

Cat Edney brings expert perspective on integrating multiple biofilm management technologies, showing how combining approaches improves both clinical results and patient experience. Unlike generic overviews, this webinar addresses specific clinical scenarios and helps you recognize when powder therapy is indicated versus when alternative instrumentation may be more appropriate, directly strengthening your treatment planning skills.