Baltic Dental Hygienists Meeting Vol. 3

We are pleased to announce that the Baltic Dental Hygienists Meeting is taking place for the third time! Over the years, our meeting has become an important platform for professional networking, knowledge sharing and continuing education. In 2026, the programme is even more comprehensive: for the first time, three international speakers will take the stage at the one-day event, addressing the most current topics in modern preventive dentistry and oral hygiene in their lectures. 🎧 Simultaneous interpretation into Estonian and Russian will be available throughout the conference, ensuring convenient participation for all attendees.

📋 Programme
09:00–10:00 Registration and welcome coffee
10:00–11:30 Part I – Gitana Rederienė (Lithuania)
Oral health and oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment: challenges and solutions
• The impact of orthodontic treatment on oral health
• Biofilm control around orthodontic appliances
• Prevention of gingival inflammation and enamel demineralisation
• Professional oral care for orthodontic patients
• Effective at-home oral hygiene techniques
• Patient motivation and treatment compliance
• The role of the dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
• Interdisciplinary cooperation during orthodontic treatment and follow-up care

11:30–12:00 Coffee break

12:00–13:30 Part II – Tatiana Brandt (Denmark)
Menopause and oral health: from clinical knowledge to practical patient care
• Guidance and symptom relief
• Menopause-related changes in the oral cavity
• Changes in saliva composition, viscosity and secretion
• Management of xerostomia and oral discomfort
• Saliva substitutes and methods to stimulate salivary flow
• Preventive strategies for maintaining oral health during menopause
• Overview of modern products and supportive treatment options for symptom relief
• Patient counselling and individual treatment recommendations
• Clinical case presentation

13:30–14:30 Lunch

14:30–16:00 Part III – Carmen Lea Lanoway (Germany/Canada)
Supportive treatment and prevention of surgical intervention
• The role of the dental hygienist in preventing the need for surgical intervention
• The importance of accurate diagnosis in ensuring long-term periodontal stability
• Non-surgical management of deeper periodontal pockets
• Clinical considerations for patients who are not suitable for surgical treatment
• Developing a treatment plan for supportive periodontal care
• Practical tools for providing supportive periodontal care

16:00–16:15 Technical break

16:15–17:00 Panel discussion, questions and answers, and a sponsor prize draw 🌍 Join us in Tallinn for a day of learning, gaining inspiration and professional development. We look forward to welcoming you to the Baltic Dental Hygienists Meeting Vol. 3 event. 🎓 Students are eligible for a special price. Discounts also apply to groups registering three or more participants. ⏳ The offer is valid until the end of August.

More information: info@dentalep.ee