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Agenda:

9:00 AM – Minimally Invasive Dentistry in Practice
10:30 AM – Break
10:45 AM – Biofilm Management & Remineralization Strategies
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 – Behavior Change & Motivational Interviewing
2:00 – Infection Control as Disease Prevention
Location:

Metro Denver Dental Society
Mountain West Dental Institute
925 Lincoln Street, Unit B, Denver, CO 80203

Includes:

Lunch

Prevention First: The New Standard of Dental Care

Presented by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Description:

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. We are done chasing disease like a dog chases its tail.  It is time to be 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 cross-contamination risk, and enhances overall patient safety.

Speaker Profile

cropOWYUFLXB-Presenter-StrangeM-1Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Clinical Ambassador - DENTAL ADVISOR
Owner - Smile Logic, Inc.

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH is a practicing dental hygienist, educator, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the dental field. She began her career as a dental assistant and then a dental hygienist earning a Bachelor’s degree in health science from the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by a Master’s degree in dental hygiene education from the University of Bridgeport. Her commitment to excellence is demonstrated by ongoing professional development, including earning a Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention and Control, Myofunctional Therapy, Interim Restorative Therapies, and Neuromodulators.

Michelle is the founder of MichelleStrangeRDH and Level Up Infection Prevention, two platforms dedicated to empowering dental professionals through education, hands-on resources, and practical strategies for success in clinical care and compliance. Most recently, she became the proud owner of SmileLogic, a dental hygiene practice in Colorado that delivers value-based, patient-centered care.

With a unique blend of clinical expertise and entrepreneurial drive, Michelle continues to elevate the profession—bridging education, innovation, and real-world application.

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