Choose the right combination of courses that best fit your educational needs. Attendees may choose from the following course types to fill their education agenda at RDH Under One Roof 2010:

General Session
Hands-on Workshop
Small Group Lecture

Attendees are not required to pre-register for General Sessions. Seating is first come first served for General Sessions. Due to limited seating and materials in the hands-on workshops and small group lectures pre-registration is required.

If you are already registered for RDH Under One Roof 2010 and would like to add workshops or lectures to your registration, you may do so by faxing the PennWell registration department at 888-299-8057 or by email at registration@pennwell.com.

If you would like to attend a workshop or lecture that is full, please proceed to the meeting room the course is being held and sign up on the wait list. Wait lists for classes that are full will be set out 30 minutes prior to the start of the course. Five minutes prior to the start of the course, no-show seats will be given to the first names on the list until all seats are filled.

7:00 am

Registration Open

 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Keynote Session:  Humor:  A Strategy for Success for Dental Hygienists
Jeanne Robertson
In this step-by-step presentation, Jeanne helps audiences learn how to develop a sense of humor, which according to her is a choice in how you go about living. She explains the dynamics of humor, challenging audiences to laugh at themselves, look for the humor in everyday situations, create their own humor and influence others to do the same, relieve stress through humor and take humor breaks. As she relates her original, funny tales, Jeanne helps people develop a refreshing new approach to humor and the magic it works in our daily lives. Click here for more information on the Keynote Session.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Philips Sonicare

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Exhibits Open

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

General Session:  Orlando Revue:  New and Innovative Products of 2010
Moderator: Tricia Osuna, RDH, BS, FAADH
Discover the latest products and services as 10 different company representatives share the latest technology, products and innovations for the dental hygiene market.  2 CE Credits. 

General Session:  Tap Into Your Talent:Develop Your Skills for Co-Diagnosis and Enrollment
Rachel Wall, RDH, BS
Top hygienists know that co-diagnosis is crucial to enrolling patients into restorative and periodontal care. Cooperative diagnosis allows hygienists to tap into their talents for observation and patient education while increasing their value to the practice. Achieving a high level of co-diagnosis requires communication between hygienist, doctor and patient along with the right tools for diagnosis and education. This course outlines simple steps that will take your diagnostic confidence and effectiveness through the roof.  2 CE Credits

Hands-on Workshop:  EmPOWER Scaling - Know Your Clinical Choices
Jodi Deming, RDH
This seminar examines piezo technology used in nonsurgical periodontal therapy, including techniques and tip designs for successful treatment outcomes.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Hu-Friedy

Small Group Lecture:  Aging Gracefully – Give Them Something to Smile About
Doreen Smeltzer, RDH
This course will address the most recent statistics on aging and discuss the oral ramifications of the most common diseases and conditions related to the aging process.  Customized treatment protocols best suited for those with medical/oral concerns will be discussed.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Dentsply Professional 

Small Group Lecture:  Is Your Practice Doing Soft Tissue Management or Just Scaling and Root Planing?
Jennifer M. Stutz, RDH
This course will re-evaluate how we are treating periodontal disease in the general practices today.  Are we just scaling and root planing only to have our patients fail and we have to rescale and root plane them every 3-4 years?  Not anymore!  By implementing a successful Soft Tissue Management program into the practice we can properly treat our periodontal patients by using conservative care in the office and more patient involvement at home.  This course will be a great motivation to the periodontally frustrated hygienist!!  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Zila Pharmaceuticals

Small Group Lecture:  Systemic Influences on Oral Health
Dianne Glasscoe Watterson, RDH, BS, MBA
Good oral health is not just the product of good oral hygiene. A growing body of evidence points to a wide array of systemic influences that affect oral health. This course examines various systemic diseases and medications that have a direct impact on oral health as well as the periodontal/systemic disease link. Attendees will enjoy participating in ‘Oral/Systemic Jeopardy’ as a review of information presented.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Colgate

Small Group Lecture:  Building Value for Dentistry
Catherine Cabanzon, RDH
Since the Surgeon General’s report “Oral Health in American” oral health is on the radar. The correlation between chronic inflammation caused by periodontal disease, heart disease, diabetes and preterm birth is something that must be addressed and looked at when incorporating treatment modalities in the dental practice.  We are in a paradigm shift, how we assess dental diseases have changed. This program will embrace these changes in dentistry and help the dental health care professional achieve case acceptance. This program will also provide the entire dental team with the tools necessary to present appropriate treatment and guide their patients to achieve optimal oral health while building future value for dentistry.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  OraPharma

Small Group Lecture:  Comfort, Compatibility, and Convenience:  Utilizing Technology to Enhance Dental Hygiene Care Delivery
Betsy Reynolds, RDH, MS
Integrating clinical strategies that maximize patient benefits while minimizing dental hygiene operator fatigue can be a daunting task indeed. Presented in a relaxed forum encouraging audience participation, this course is designed to provide up-to-date information on how best to provide comprehensive patient care in the dental hygiene setting.  Instrument, microbiological, home care strategies and equipment considerations highlighting innovative new technology will be included in this seminar.  Come prepared to learn and laugh as you discover new ways to enjoy the wonderful profession of dental hygiene!  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Discus Dental

Small Group Lecture:  Discover the POWER of Remineralization Therapy
Dianne Testa, RDA, RDH, BSDH
Get geared up for an exciting trip into new techniques in remineralization.  With all the hype on Caries Risk Management and remineralization, are you confused? This course is focused on “Caries the disease,” and how it affects the patient’s health. It will provide you with all the information on all the new remineralization products.  You will receive the information on assessing white spot lesions, step by step protocols on remineralization therapies,  what codes to use, what to charge, and how much time to set aside for each appointment. Also, as an added feature, you will be given great tools to help you understand your patient’s communication style.  Commerical Support by:  GC America

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by:  Colgate

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

General Session:  Exploring the Emerging Science About Oral Disease and Systemic Disorders
Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD
The purpose of this course is to highlight the latest findings from research about interventions that can successfully reduce oral disease.  This knowledge is translated into risk reduction strategies that clinicians can apply in their daily practice to improve the health and well-being of their patients.  Advances in research examining the oral systemic disease link will also be discussed.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Colgate

General Session:  HIPAA - How You Can Avoid Complaints
Olivia Wann, RDH, BS
Learn the latest requirements included in President Obama's Stimulus Bill.  The Electronic Health Record will be launched by the end of 2014. In preparation for the computerized medical record, HIPAA regulations have increased penalties and now subjects Business Associates to compliance. Understand what the Department of Health & Human Services requires from your practice including policies, forms and training. It is not just simply getting your patient to sign a HIPAA consent!  If a complaint is made against your practice, you will be asked for all required documentation which can be an embarrassing and costly oversight if you are caught unprepared.  Get your office up to date with these latest HIPAA changes that affects both your dentist and individual staff members who could be subject to criminal penalties.  2 CE Credits.

Hands-On Workshop: Varnishes, Varnishes, Varnishes - SOLD OUT
Connie Lorich, RDH, BS
This course will review the use of varnishes in dental hygiene practice. We will cover the science behind available varnishes, including fluoride varnishes and chlorhexidine varnishes, as well as treatment planning recommendations. We will consider varnishes from many different dental manufacturers and look at positives and negatives of each. In this hands on workshop, you will have the opportunity to try many different varnishes and find out which work best for you and your patients. Sample packages will be provided to each participant.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Ivoclar Vivadent 

Hands-On Workshop:  Taking the Stress Out of Daily Treatment Planning
Catherine Cabanzon, RDH
The day of a hygienist is fast passed and filled with multiple tasks that must be completed in a very short amount of time.   This hands on interactive workshop will utilize an online treatment planning tool that will help maximize your time while effectively  communicating the need for treatment.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  OraPharma

Hands-On Workshop:  Wait For It…Wait For It…THE Ultrasonic Hands-on Workshop!
Debi Gerger, RDH, MPH
Typodonts, inserts, ultrasonic units, and the power of it all in one hands-on interactive workshop. This course is designed to provide the practitioner with ultrasonic instrumentation knowledge, skills, and values to move beyond the competent clinician to master clinician. A discussion of the current literature will provide participants with information about ultrasonic therapy as part of a non-surgical periodontal care plan for improved patient outcomes. This session will provide a hands-on experience with a spectrum of ultrasonic insert designs focusing on direct application, technique, and instrumentation sequencing.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Discus Dental 

Hands-on Workshop:  EmPOWER Scaling - Know Your Clinical Choices
Jodi Deming, RDH
This seminar examines piezo technology used in nonsurgical periodontal therapy, including techniques and tip designs for successful treatment outcomes.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Hu-Friedy

Small Group Lecture:  Caries Intervention:  Infectious Disease or Infectious Smile?
Renee Graham, RDH, MEd
Dental caries is a chronic infectious disease affecting children and adults. This course will address trends in caries epidemiology, describe new diagnostic technologies, and discuss minimally invasive approaches to managing this disease. With earlier detection, the clinician will be able to redirect management from a restorative (surgical) approach to a medical (preventive) approach.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Dentsply Professional

Small Group Lecture:  Is Your Practice Doing Soft Tissue Management or Just Scaling and Root Planing?- SOLD OUT
Jennifer M. Stutz, RDH
This course will re-evaluate how we are treating periodontal disease in the general practices today.  Are we just scaling and root planing only to have our patients fail and we have to rescale and root plane them every 3-4 years?  Not anymore!  By implementing a successful Soft Tissue Management program into the practice we can properly treat our periodontal patients by using conservative care in the office and more patient involvement at home.  This course will be a great motivation to the periodontally frustrated hygienist!!  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  Zila Pharmaceuticals

Small Group Lecture:  Minimum Invasive Treatment of White Spot Lesions
Dianne Testa, RDA, RDH, BSDH
White spot lesions are a common problem we see in our patients, especially those going through orthodontic treatment. Learn the new modern way of treating white spot lesions in office without removing any enamel in order to do so. Not only will this course teach you how to reduce the look of a white spot lesion but also incorporate new billable services into your practice to increase production, while benefitting your patients.  2 CE Credits.  Commercial Support by:  GC America

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Exhibits Open & Networking Reception
Sponsored by:  Sunstar Americas