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Innovative Isolation Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry
Educational Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the role of modern isolation devices in pediatric dentistry and how they differ from traditional methods.
- Identify key benefits of advanced isolation, including improved patient comfort, enhanced safety, and better procedural visibility.
- Apply strategies to integrate these techniques into daily pediatric dental procedures to increase clinical efficiency and effectiveness.
Abstract
This engaging and informative webinar offers a pediatric dentist’s perspective on advanced isolation techniques used during dental procedures for children. Participants will explore the practical application of a modern isolation device designed to improve clinical outcomes by enhancing patient comfort, safety, and procedural efficiency. Through real-world examples and clinical insights, the session will highlight how effective isolation can transform the pediatric dental experience for both patients and providers.
Whether you're new to pediatric dentistry or looking to refine your technique, this session provides valuable knowledge that can be immediately applied to improve workflow and elevate patient care in your practice.
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Author Bio
Michelle Kelman, DDS
Michelle Kelman, DDS, is a pediatric dentist dedicated to exceptional pediatric and special needs oral healthcare in a caring, positive, and educational environment. In 2008, Dr. Kelman founded the Pediatric Dental Center in the Cedars Sinai Medical Towers and was director and chief clinician from 2008-2021. In addition to seeing patients full-time in practice, she supervised and trained two pediatric dental associates and a staff of 20—including front desk, registered dental hygienists, and assistants—in pediatric dental care and management of the well child, as well as medically compromised patients. She has been on the medical surgical staff at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center since 2008 and was the pediatric dentist for the Cedars-Sinai craniofacial team. She is a lecturer at the UCLA School of Dentistry, department of pediatrics, and served as an adjunct associate professor in the department of pediatric dentistry at the Herman Ostrow USC School of Dentistry. Focusing on conservative and multidisciplinary care, she has lectured and consulted internationally—with general and pediatric dentists and pediatric physicians—on the incorporation of pediatric dentistry and modern pediatric dental techniques into the practice, as well as treatment of the medically-compromised patient. With her advanced expertise in a large scope of pediatric and special needs dentistry in private practice, the operating room, and working with multidisciplinary teams, Dr. Kelman has acted as an expert witness for dental-related cases over the years. Dr. Kelman is on the medical expert team for whattoexpect.com and kidsinthehouse.com, along with other parent-focused websites and has educated parents with medically compromised children on oral health preventive dentistry. Dr. Kelman received her bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Southern California. She is a recipient of the USC Behavioral Dentistry Award for outstanding humanistic qualities in the treatment of patients and the USC Award for outstanding achievement in pediatric dentistry. She completed her residency training in pediatric dentistry at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City in association with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of . Michelle Kelman, DDS is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, . Michelle Kelman, DDS may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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