Subject:  Periodontics/Hygiene  |  Audience: All Attendees |  CE Credits: 3 hours Lecture

Course Description:

Rx for the Real World™ is an evidence-based course designed to equip dental professionals with the latest homecare innovations that actually make a difference. From remineralizing agents to salivary stimulants, biofilm disruptors to barrier-protecting rinses, we’ll break down the most effective products on the market—and how to implement them based on case presentation, compliance, and clinical outcomes.

This practical course goes beyond theory to give you patient-tested recommendations, product comparisons, and scripting to increase case acceptance and improve long-term outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify common clinical indicators for high-risk conditions such as active caries, xerostomia, periodontal disease, and dentinal hypersensitivity
• Evaluate innovative homecare products and their active ingredients, including calcium phosphate technologies, xylitol, stannous fluoride, arginine, and biopolymers
• Differentiate between product delivery systems (e.g., varnishes, sprays, gels, rinses) based on patient needs and compliance potential
• Develop customized homecare protocols for patients with complex oral health conditions
• Demonstrate effective communication strategies to improve patient adoption of specialized homecare recommendations

About the Speaker:

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, is a nationally recognized dental hygiene clinician, international speaker, and Hygiene Director known for her evidence-based, systems-driven approach to modern periodontal therapy. With over 16 years of clinical experience, Amber blends science, strategy, and heart-centered leadership to help dental teams elevate patient outcomes while strengthening practice profitability and workflow efficiency.

She is the founder of Thrive in the OP®, a signature clinical training platform that equips hygienists with the clarity, confidence, and chairside systems they need to diagnose accurately, treatment plan effectively, and deliver outcomes that measurably improve oral and systemic health. Her methodologies integrate root-cause hygiene modalities, biofilm-focused care, cutting-edge technology, and time-management frameworks that streamline the one-hour appointment without sacrificing quality.

As a Fractional Hygiene Director, she supports practices across the country, Amber leads clinicians through calibration, coding accuracy, periodontal sequencing, and communication strategies that meaningfully shift case acceptance. Her KPI-driven coaching helps practices consistently reach 40% perio, increase daily production, and create a patient experience grounded in trust and education.

A lifelong learner with a passion for connecting oral and systemic health, Amber brings an approach that is equally grounded in research and real-world practicality. Her courses empower teams to take action immediately, transforming the operatory into a place of clarity, confidence, and sustainable clinical success.

Financial Relationship – None Reported