{"id":27968,"date":"2025-06-06T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T17:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/?p=27968"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:16:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:16:39","slug":"learn-periodontal-precision-with-dr-doug-thompson-virtual-access-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2025\/06\/06\/learn-periodontal-precision-with-dr-doug-thompson-virtual-access-now-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Periodontal Precision with Dr. Doug Thompson \u2013 Virtual Access Now Available!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koiscenter.com\/courses\/precision-periodontal-medicine-and-the-hygienist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kois-_-WDN-Cobranded-Logo-No-Background.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kois-_-WDN-Cobranded-Logo-No-Background.png 1463w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kois-_-WDN-Cobranded-Logo-No-Background-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kois-_-WDN-Cobranded-Logo-No-Background-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kois-_-WDN-Cobranded-Logo-No-Background-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re thrilled to share an exciting course now available by the Kois Center, providing a groundbreaking step forward in dental hygiene education:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Digital Precision Periodontal Medicine &amp; the Hygienist: A Critical Role for Maximum Health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> course is now live! This lecture series is now available both <\/span><b>in-person <\/b>(<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at the Kois Center in Seattle, WA) and <\/span><b>virtually,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allowing anyone, anywhere, access to resources that can expand their knowledge and transform their clinical practice. Our new virtual access capabilities also allow our participants the choice to learn in a <\/span><b>traditional desktop format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or through an <\/span><b>immersive VR experience \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">letting you choose the way you learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Learn Anytime, Anywhere<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for today\u2019s busy clinician, this course offers <\/span><b>world-class education on demand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learn at your own pace as you explore the critical relationship between oral health and systemic health, with a special emphasis on periodontal medicine and its effects beyond the oral cavity. With flexible access, including an option with VR technology, this is not your average continuing education course\u2026 it\u2019s a new era in learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking to sharpen your clinical skills or enhance patient outcomes, this course equips you with the knowledge to play a proactive role in preventing and managing conditions like <\/span><b>heart disease and diabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through improved periodontal knowledge and care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What to Expect:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Twenty Modules, One Journey<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led by <\/span><b>Dr. Doug Thompson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this lecture series features <\/span><b>20 comprehensive modules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each ranging from 35 to 100 minutes. You\u2019ll dive deep into <\/span><b>evidence-based research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>diagnostic criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>salivary diagnostics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> treatment strategies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>maintenance protocols<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a clear roadmap for applying these wellness-based concepts into your everyday clinical practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Exceptional Value<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With each module <\/span><b>priced at just $135<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for a total of $2,565), this program offers affordable, expert-led education. <\/span><b><i>Get started with Module 1\u2014free as a course preview today!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Earn While You Learn<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By completing the full course and passing the associated quizzes, you\u2019ll earn <\/span><b>14 Continuing Education (CE) credits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014helping you stay current while maintaining your professional credentials. To obtain CE credits, individuals must submit their CE letter to their accrediting board or body. CE letters are issued immediately once the final module is completed and can be found in the &#8216;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koiscenter.com\/my-account\/my-ce-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My CE Letters and Certificates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; section of a user&#8217;s Kois Center account.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>Become a Kois Center Recognized Specialist<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online or in-person, completing this course as a Registered Dental Hygienist grants you the prestigious title of <\/span><b>Kois Center Recognized Specialist: Hygienist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This distinction highlights your commitment to excellence in periodontal care by showing that you have achieved the knowledge and clinical competency to apply wellness dentistry-based practices, evidence-based research, and proven treatment protocols into your daily practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ready to Start Your Journey?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koiscenter.com\/courses\/precision-periodontal-medicine-and-the-hygienist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today and take the first step toward transforming your practice and your patients\u2019 health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/get-started\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25260 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/joinoraldna.png\" alt=\"Join OralDNA\" width=\"774\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/joinoraldna.png 1404w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/joinoraldna-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/joinoraldna-1024x292.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/joinoraldna-768x219.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re thrilled to share an exciting course now available by the Kois Center, providing a groundbreaking step forward in dental hygiene education: The Digital Precision Periodontal Medicine &amp; the Hygienist: A Critical Role for Maximum Health course is now live! This lecture series is now available both in-person (at the Kois Center in Seattle, WA) <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2025\/06\/06\/learn-periodontal-precision-with-dr-doug-thompson-virtual-access-now-available\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":27969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[179,17,76,152,3],"class_list":["post-27968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-continuing-education","tag-continuing-education","tag-oral-systemic-connection","tag-periodontal-disease","tag-practice-management","tag-salivary-diagnostics"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kois-_-WDN-Cobranded-Logo-No-Background.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7W16z-7h6","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27968"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27968"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27980,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27968\/revisions\/27980"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}