Ms. Amber Auger Periodontal Disease East Weymouth, MA

  • Practicing RDH
  • Dawson Academy Instructor and Owner of Thrive in the OP®
  • Practice Consultant, Periodontal Disease Management

Thursday Courses
Th5017 - Flavor Meets Function™: A Taste Test of Clinically-Proven Oral Health Products
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Type: Workshops   
Dentist Fee: $135.00  Other Fee: $135.00

Flavor Meets Function™ is an interactive tasting experience that helps dental professionals bridge the gap between science and patient compliance. This hands-on course explores active ingredients, formulation science, and delivery systems in leading oral health products. Clinicians will gain practical strategies for recommending solutions tailored to patient needs—based on efficacy, taste, and tolerance. By combining evidence-based insights with sensory evaluation, this course empowers providers to make personalized, impactful homecare recommendations that improve outcomes and boost patient adherence.

Friday Courses
Fr6065 - Guts, Gums & Glucose: The Missing Link for Optimal Health
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
AGD Code: 150

Over 80 percent of Americans are experiencing insulin resistance which impacts every organ in the body and plays a major role in acute and chronic disease. Systemic inflammation often manifests itself orally, and there is a bidirectional relationship between insulin resistance, diabetes, and periodontal disease. We will examine the root cause of oral and systemic inflammation and construct practical chairside solutions for your practice. Learn how periodontal pathogens affect gut health and discover oral products to promote symbiosis.

 

Fr6090 - What Lies Beneath: Treating Periodontal Disease Systemically
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
AGD Code: 490

This course equips dental hygienists with practical tools to integrate the oral-systemic health connection into everyday patient care. Through risk assessments, clinical cases, and the latest science-based guidelines, participants will learn to identify oral signs of systemic issues, know when to refer for medical evaluation, and apply effective prevention strategies. The course also explores current technologies for treating hard and soft tissue disease, helping clinicians deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care that meets the demands of modern practice.

Saturday Courses
Sa6105 - Hormones & Hygiene™: The Oral-Systemic Impact of Female Hormone Fluctuations
Time: 8:30 - 11 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

Hormones & Hygiene™ is an integrative course exploring the connection between hormonal shifts and oral health in female patients, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Learn to recognize oral signs of hormonal imbalance, understand their systemic impact, and apply evidence-informed, functional strategies to support whole-body wellness. From mineral depletion to inflammation and detoxification, this course empowers dental professionals with practical tools, patient-centered scripts, and prevention-focused insights to elevate care through every stage of a woman’s hormonal journey.