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 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.
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Registration Open
8:00 am - 10:00 am
General Session: Soft Drink Junkies – Teeth, Bones and Body Fat
(Formerly Sitting Pretty - Reducing Ergonomic Challenges In Our Treatment Rooms)
Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH
Soft drinks are a regular staple in many diets. Popular drinks like soda pop, refrigerated teas, energy and sports drinks are fast tracking Americans into diseases that will haunt them for a lifetime. Learn the how and why these beverages are contributing directly to the epidemics of diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and dental caries. Discover which beverages are safe, which ones to avoid and how to combat their erosive potential. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Orascoptic Kerr
Hands-On Workshop: Learning In the Round – Breakfast Roundtables - SOLD OUT
Join this ever-popular opportunity to trade ideas with other dental hygienists in a small group setting while you are introduced to new products and techniques that will benefit your practice. Join us for breakfast and come away energized with new ideas and for your office. Participating companies include: Kerr Totalcare, Orascoptic Kerr, Parkell, Parnell Pharmaceutical, and Procter & Gamble.
2 CE Credits. Class size limited to 60. Fee: $10.
Hands-On Workshop: Polishing: A Workshop for the Master Clinician
Debi Gerger, RDH, MPH & Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH
Tooth polishing is one of the most commonly performed procedures in dentistry, as documented by the estimated 250 million oral prophylaxis performed annually. Because most dental patients expect stain removal as part of the prophylaxis, clinicians perform polishing routinely. This interactive hands-on workshop is designed to provide the practitioner with polishing skills to move beyond the competent clinician to master clinician. Current scientific information, patient communication, as well as hands-on experience with an innovative device focusing on protective hand and postural ergonomics for musculoskeletal wellness will be covered. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Discus Dental
Small Group Lecture: Oh Baby! The Essential ABC's of Infant and Preschool Patient Care for Every Practice
Linda Blackiston, RDH, BS
Establishing a lifetime of good oral health begins in the womb. The U.S. Surgeon General stated that dental caries in our pediatric population is one of the most serious health concerns in this country. Early prevention and intervention are the keys to ending this “silent epidemic”. Join fellow clinicians to discuss the components of establishing a “dental home” by the child’s first birthday and break down the barriers of treating young patients. Learn the importance of a pediatric dental risk assessment and new strategies to utilize that assessment. Examine the latest information on fluoride treatments for the preschool child and the most current data on xylitol as a preventive agent. Today, not only parents but extended families are involved in raising children. Be a part of the solution and find out how every practice can play a part in ending this “silent epidemic”. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Philips Sonicare.
Small Group Lecture: Brushing with the “Stars”
Pat Pine, RDH
We live in a fast paced high tech world; customized personal care is expected by many of our patients. Toothbrushes are becoming very progressive. Power brushes have many features to enhance home self care after periodontal therapy, implants, and bridges or for routine maintenance of health. Power brushes destroy the bacteria causing oral disease that affects the entire human body. Features like timers, quadrant pacers, UV sanitizers, special attachments and more options are available making the choices very confusing. How does a patient determine what power brush is best for their needs and wants? How do you, as their oral health care professional, determine what recommendation to make? Can a power-brush control biofilm? This hands-on/interactive course is designed to recognize the differences between a plethora of power brushes. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Zila Pharmaceuticals
Small Group Lecture: What Is Old? Preparing For and Treating the Geriatric Dental Patient
Jane Weiner, RDH
Understand fully the special needs and importance of preparing for proper treatment of the geriatric population. Emphasis will be placed on various conditions which can affect geriatric patient’s dental health (limited budget and income, illnesses and systemic conditions, etc.). Become aware of the home care and treatment management, with an emphasis on the comfort level that we should be able to provide for the geriatric patient. 2 CE Credits.
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hands-On Workshop: Swiss Dental Academy Periodontology Master Class
Liz Lundry, RDH
This course will introduce cutting edge, new technology now available in the U.S. Participants will have an opportunity to experience advanced ultrasonic and sub-gingival air-polishing technology to enhance clinical results and patient comfort. Advanced illuminated ergonomics ensure clinician comfort as well. 4 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Electro Medical Systems
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hands-On Workshop: Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of Ultrasonics
Gail Malone, RDH, BS
This course is based on the current scientific literature and evidenced-based strategies to provide clinicians practical guidelines regarding the use of ultrasonic instrumentation. Ultrasonic instrumentation techniques will be covered extensively following the dental hygiene process of care and utilizing hands-on activities. Patient cases demonstrating successful treatment with ultrasonic instrumentation will be shared. 3 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Dentsply Professional
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
General Session: Periodontal Treatment Guidelines for the General Practice
Larry Sweeting, DDS
This session will discuss current concepts regarding periodontal disease and it's management from a general practice perspective. Topics will include paradigm shifting of the medical perspective globally, perio-systemic links, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, risk factors assessment and implications, case typing, presentation of a periodontal diagnosis and treatment protocol, adjunct considerations, re-evaluation considerations, referral criteria, surgical options, periodontal maintenance and host modulation. This is a fast paced review sure to provide at least a new pearl for everyone. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: OraPharma
General Session: Providing Care for Women with Cancer: An Update for the Dental Hygienist
JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD
More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and over 25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. In addition, over 11,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 40,000 women have uterine cancer each year. These individuals face challenges as they proceed through the continuum of care, and require support of all health care providers from the time of diagnosis through treatment and after treatment is completed. The purpose of this course is to update the dental hygienist with information about female cancer diagnosis, treatment modalities and the effects of treatment on the oral health of the patient. Emphasis will be placed on how dental professionals can support women undergoing cancer treatment, and their role in managing the oral effects of cancer therapy. Given the time frame of this course for RDH Under One Roof 2010, this program will focus on breast and cervical cancers. 2 CE Credits
Small Group Lecture: Pump up the Volume for Healthy Mouths and Happy Hearts!
Tracy Jacobs, RDH
Dental professionals are being faced with numerous challenges when attempting to communicate the potential connection of periodontal diseases and other systemic diseases, like cardiovascular disease. According to the American Heart Association, 1 in 3 American adults have one or more types of CVD. This course will address the top leading diseases of the cardiovascular system. It will also empower the dental professional to become an advocate towards a heart healthy lifestyle for their patients. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Philips Sonicare.
Small Group Lecture: Enjoy the Magic of Power (Formerly Good Vibrations-Enjoy the Magic of Power)
Pat Pine, RDH
There are plenty of reasons to use power scalers today, from improved ergonomics to high tech fiber optic illumination handpieces, to enhanced patient comfort, imploding bacterial biofilm. With all the options on the market, how do you choose? Are we over scaling-under scaling; when is enough, enough? Whether you’re looking for a piezoelectric or magnetostrictive scaler, we will discuss the breakdown of what you need to know. Magical things happen with power behind us. This will be an interactive course. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Zila Pharmaceuticals.
Small Group Lecture: Implementation of a Successful Caries Risk Assessment and Therapeutic Treatment Plan
Lillian Caperila, RDH, MEd
Optimal oral health and caries prevention requires an experienced clinician to take closer charge of identification of risks associated with dental caries. This workshop will influence the participant to recognize an efficient risk assessment tool and utilize it to construct a sound therapy plan to maintain patients of all ages and risk levels. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Premier
Small Group Lecture: Balance of Power
Nancy Miller, RDH
Trying to decide which power scaling technology works best for you can be a confusing experience. There are a multitude of manufacturers and equipment choices to sort through and choose from. Learning about the differences between the two ultrasonic technologies, magnetostrictive and piezoelectric, will enable you to make an educated choice for what is best for you in your practice.
Exploring new ideas in operator use and instrumentation techniques will allow the participant a basis for choosing what will work best for them on an individual basis and with individual patients. Knowing when to pick up your hand instruments and when not to give up with power instruments is key to treatment thoroughness and clinician satisfaction. 2 CE Credits. Commercial Support by: Hu-Friedy
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Exhibits Open
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch on Exhibit Floor
Sponsored by: Orascoptic Kerr
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wrap Up Session: Non-Verbal Etiquette for the Hygienist!
Linda Talley, CSP
Business relationships are still about etiquette! Regardless of whether you’re talking, working, or negotiating with a patient or colleague, you need to be aware of what is being said, even when no one is talking. It’s called reading a person’s body language, and we do it every day. Grab your chair, because this will be an incredible experience as you discover what you have been saying to your peers, your boss, and your patients -- even when you haven’t uttered a single word! 2 CE Credits
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Farewell Reception
Sponsored by: Discus Dental
