WORKSHOP
MASTERCLASS SPECIALTY INSTRUMENTS: FILES, LANGERS, CURETTES AND FURCATION CURETTES
Presenter: Ms. Anna Louise Tolan RDH
Session Date: Friday October 23, 2026
Session Options & Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM **Please note end time**
(Participants to bring loupes)
Open To All Licensed Dental Hygienists and Licensed Dental Therapists – Must Pre-Register – No Auditing Permitted
Session Cost: $115 Early Registration
Presenter Name: Anna Louise Tolan RDH
Outline:
Elevate your periodontal therapy skills in this in-depth, hands-on workshop dedicated to mastering specialty instruments. Learn how to achieve superior outcomes in challenging cases using files, Langers, curettes, and furcation specific instruments. This masterclass bridges clinical expertise with advanced techniques, including file-assisted calculus fragmentation, channeling, toe-down, apical positioning, and furcation tips and tricks to provide optimal care for complex periodontal cases.
This workshop is designed for experienced clinicians seeking to advance their skills in non-surgical periodontal therapy. It’s particularly beneficial for those managing complex cases involving advanced periodontal disease. Take your expertise to the next level with this transformative learning experience.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and select the appropriate specialty instrument for specific clinical scenarios, including furcation involvement and complex root morphology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using advanced instrumentation techniques to manage challenging periodontal cases.
- Apply ergonomic practices to minimize clinician fatigue while maximizing precision and effectiveness.
- Adapt instrumentation strategies to varying pocket depths, root anatomies, and furcation classifications.
- Integrate knowledge and skills gained into a comprehensive care plan.
About The Speaker
Anna Louise, RDH, FADIA, is an enthusiastic Master Clinician, speaker, and clinical educator with over forty years of experience in dental hygiene. Her career spans two decades working alongside a periodontist and includes extensive experience in general practice, offering anesthesia, and supporting medically complex and vulnerable clients through thoughtful, person-centred care.
As a Fellow of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries, Anna Louise is deeply dedicated to advancing non-surgical periodontal therapy, peri-implant maintenance, risk-based treatment planning, and excellence in documentation through the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. She is widely recognized for translating the 2017 classification framework into practical, chairside clarity, empowering clinicians to strengthen diagnostic confidence, communication, and clinical outcomes.
Anna Louise inspires clinicians across Canada through strategically designed, evidence-informed education that elevates every phase of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. This approach strengthens clinical reasoning, communication, and outcomes in everyday practice. Her Discover → Connect → Empower philosophy ensures learning is intentional, layered, and immediately applicable to practice.
Beyond dentistry, Anna Louise treasures family life. She enjoys preparing hearty family dinners, hosting lively bingo evenings, and solving puzzles at the kitchen table. She enjoys weekends playing golf, relaxing outdoors, and watching her granddaughter grow. Their beloved dog, Darby, is always close by, bringing warmth and energy to their home.
For Anna Louise, providing excellent care and finding joy in life are beautifully intertwined.
Workshop Sponsor
Hu-Friedy – Premium Dental Instruments & Equipment Since 1908
Where Performance Meets Protection & Process Powers Productivity
