The Conference 2023: Turning the Page to Excellence
Fri, Sep 22, 2023 - Sun, Sep 24, 2023
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The Conference 2023: Turning the Page to Excellence
The Conference 2023: Turning the Page to Excellence
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Overview
The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists' Association welcomes you to The Conference 2023: Turning the Page to Excellence, our premiere dental hygiene event where you will have the opportunity to visit exhibitors, participate in networking opportunities, contests and community all while attending cutting edge courses. This year's Conference will be held IN-PERSON at The Verve hotel in Natick, Ma on September 22 and 23, 2023 from 7:30am - 5pm.
Total credits - Up to 15 CEUs available
Cost- Conference registration fee is 49.00 for Early Bird, 59.00 after 7/7/23. Two CEUs are awarded for general attendance. Pay per individual course with varying course fees. There is a 20% discount for ADHA/MDHA members.
1360 Worcester Street
Natick Ma. 01760
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The Verve Hotel 1360 Worcester St. Natick, MA 01760
Tuition
Registration fee is 49.00 Early Bird, 59.00 after 7/7/23. There is a 20% ADHA member discount.
Friday Sep 22nd 2023
Time
Title
Credits
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Vaping, Nicotine, & Tobacco: Facts, Stats, Trends
3.00
Overview:
Does it seem as though even less people report
cigarette smoking that the use of other tobacco products is increasing? Today,
more high school students vape than smoke regular cigarettes. Many partake in
multiple forms of tobacco including hookahs and spit tobacco. Flavored products
add to the appeal. This course will examine the changing trends in tobacco and
nicotine use, and how it is impacting oral and systemic health.
Topics Covered:
• Cigarette smoking in youth and adults
• The rise in the use of vaping/e-cigarettes
• The emergence of Juul® and heat-not burn cigarettes
• Hookahs and Snus
• Impact on oral health
• Smoking and tobacco related cancers
• Screening patients for oral cancer
• Tobacco prevention and cessation
• Tips for talking with patient about tobacco use
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the changes in tobacco, nicotine, and
cigarette use over the last decade
• Identify the negative oral and systemic health
effects from tobacco & nicotine
• Evaluate the potential risks of vaping, hookah, and
snus
• Discuss the role of dental professionals in tobacco
prevention and cessation
• Understand the oral and systemic health risks from
tobacco use.
Carol Jahn, RDH, MShas a BS in dental
hygiene from the University of Iowa and an MS in Continuing Education from the
University of St Francis. She has been a
dental hygienist since 1982. She presented courses at ADHA Annual Meeting,
Chicago Midwinter, California Dental Meeting, Greater New York, International
Symposium on Dental Hygiene, RDH UOR and Yankee Dental Meeting. Carol has published
over 100 papers including Access, e-Village and RDH Magazine as well as serving
as chapter editor to several textbooks including Clinical Periodontology, 10th,
11th, 12th, 13th eds. Currently, she is the Director of Professional Relations
& Education for Water Pik, Inc. She
lives in the Chicago suburbs with her partner, Larry, and their dog Toby.
Presenter: Carol Jahn
Credits: 3.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Tobacco/Nicotine Use, Oral Effects of, Cessation,Medical Health Subjects / Oral Systemic Health Connections (Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc) / Scientific Courses,Dental Public / Community Health, Issues, Care in Non-Traditional Settings
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites:
none
Sponsor(s): Waterpik
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Affiliated and/or Associated with
“IT’S A STAGE, IT’S A GRADE, AND NOW WE HAVE BECOME EXPERTS AT PERIODONTAL CLASSIFICATION!”
3.00
Overview:
The AAP Classification System that
rolled out in 2018 represents a multi-dimensional staging and grading framework
for periodontitis and implant disease status. This course will examine the
concepts of staging and grading to classify each patient by complexity of case
management, likelihood of less predictable response to therapy, and potential
for periodontitis development.
A hallmark feature of the updated
system brings opportunities for more case-specific patient care. The need for
calibration and clinician alignment with the new classification system along
with appropriate treatment and homecare recommendations will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss
staging and grading for periodontal disease and how it will benefit patient
care and management.
• Distinguish
between a periodontal diagnosis and periodontal classification.
• Identify
the key characteristics that underline your determination of
o Stage
I-IV
o Grading
A through C
• With
Case studies, practice implementation of ‘Staging’ and ‘Grading’ using new
guidelines.
• Identify
patients who may benefit from adjunctive strategies of disease management and
overall reduction of bioburden and behavioral risks.
• Develop
individualized homecare regimens utilizing staging and grading to motivate and
encourage patients to improve their oral health
.
Lil Caperila, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed.
Lil
celebrates
her 42nd year as a licensed dental hygienist and a proud and active
member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Past President of the
Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association. Her career experience
includes twenty-two years as a periodontal co-therapist, faculty instructor
positions in three dental hygiene programs in the Philadelphia area, and during
the past twenty-two years she has presented well over 700+ seminars
internationally in her role as a professional educator with Premier Dental Products
Company in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
Lil
is a widely recognized ambassador of dental hygiene excellence among her peers
and 2010 recipient of the ADHA Irene Newman Award for Professional Achievement.
In 2009, Lil was nominated and bestowed the honor in joining the Montgomery
County Community College, Alumni Hall of Fame Wall. She was later
recognized as one of the “Fabulous FiftyAlumni” honored at the
college’s fifty-year anniversary.
“The Mystique in Changing Patient Behavior: Applying tips in Motivational Interviewing!
3.00
Overview:
The
concept of “motivational interviewing,” - now recognized in oral healthcare as
becoming the best practice in “guiding” our patients in making positive changes
in their health and lifestyle behaviors. By eliminating those prior tactics of
judging or controlling our patients, we are now embracing a more effective
“patient-centered approach to coaching.
Our
patients will only make positive changes if they can find the value of the
change as well as making choices on their own.
During
this program, the speaker will walk through the key principles that underscore
the process of using motivational interviewing techniques in our workplace.
Several video demonstrations will point out deliberate corrections in a
one-on-one dialog between you, the healthcare provider, and your client.
Learning
Objectives:
·Discuss and apply the four guiding
principles that underscore “motivational interviewing.”
·Discuss the stages in motivational
interviewing using the concepts of D.A.R.N.
·Recognizing and applying “open-ended”
questioning skills to develop a deeper process of dialog and learning more
about patient’s values and behaviors.
·Define ambivalence and how
we can coach our patients to recognize the obstacles that prevent them from
making sound behavior changes.
·Observe the video demonstrations
during patient interactions to make future corrections in our conversations.
Lil Caperila, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed.
Lil
celebrates
her 42nd year as a licensed dental hygienist and a proud and active
member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Past President of the
Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association. Her career experience
includes twenty-two years as a periodontal co-therapist, faculty instructor
positions in three dental hygiene programs in the Philadelphia area, and during
the past twenty-two years she has presented well over 700+ seminars
internationally in her role as a professional educator with Premier Dental Products
Company in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
Lil
is a widely recognized ambassador of dental hygiene excellence among her peers
and 2010 recipient of the ADHA Irene Newman Award for Professional Achievement.
In 2009, Lil was nominated and bestowed the honor in joining the Montgomery
County Community College, Alumni Hall of Fame Wall. She was later
recognized as one of the “Fabulous FiftyAlumni” honored at the
college’s fifty-year anniversary.
Emerging studies are starting to show a strong link
between oral health and gut health. Periodontal bacteria have been shown to
worsen inflammatory bowel disease and potentially play a role in the
development of colon cancer. This course will examine the emerging evidence on
how the oral microbiome and subsequent inflammation play a role in
gastrointestinal health.
Topics:
• P. gingivitis
• Inflammation and immune function
• Dysbiosis
• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Colon cancer
Learning objectives:
• Understand how p.gingivalis may contribute to a
dysbiotic gut microbiota
• Explain how oral inflammation plays a role in
worsening Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Evaluate the research linking periodontitis to colon
cancer and pancreatic cancer
• Discuss the role periodontal therapy and good oral
hygiene may have on gastrointestinal health.
Carol Jahn, RDH, MS has a BS in dental
hygiene from the University of Iowa and an MS in Continuing Education from the
University of St Francis. She has been a
dental hygienist since 1982. She presented courses at ADHA Annual Meeting,
Chicago Midwinter, California Dental Meeting, Greater New York, International
Symposium on Dental Hygiene, RDH UOR and Yankee Dental Meeting. Carol has
published over 100 papers including Access, e-Village and RDH Magazine as well
as serving as chapter editor to several textbooks including Clinical
Periodontology, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th eds. Currently, she is the Director of
Professional Relations & Education for
Water Pik, Inc. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her partner,
Larry, and their dog Toby.
Presenter: Carol Jahn
Credits: 3.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Diet and Nutrition (Dental Effects and Nutritional Counseling of the Patient),Medical Health Subjects / Oral Systemic Health Connections (Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc) / Scientific Courses
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites:
none
Sponsor(s): Waterpik
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Affiliated and/or Associated with
MDHA Update: Legislative Initiatives and BORID Regulations
1.00
Overview:
MDHA is
working closely with Charles Group Consulting to put forward bills to increase
the scope of practice for the dental hygienist including the administration of
Botox and dermal fillers, the administration of nitrous oxide, the creation of
a mid-level practitioner in dentistry, and the expansion of the public health
dental hygienist. In addition, Massachusetts is drafting legislation on
licensure portability for dental professionals to make it easier to work
nationwide. Please join us to find out how your professional association works
for you!
Virginia
Heroux, RDH, MS is currently serving as Secretary and Regulation and Practice
Chair for MDHA for the 2022-23 term. She is an Associate Professor of Dental
Hygiene at Mount Wachusett Community College at the Fitchburg Campus and has
presented continuing education and workshops on Periodontal Staging and
Grading, Faculty Calibration, Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Training, and
Local Anesthesia.
Amanda Berthiaume RDH, CDA, MSDH graduated in 2015 from Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and in 2020 from Forsyth at MCPHS University with her Masters Degree in dental hygiene education. An active ADHA member since 2013, she is proud to serve as the President of the MassDHA. She works clinically for Wilbraham Dental Associates and as adjunct faculty in the STCC dental sciences program.
Presenter: Virginia Heroux
Credits: 1.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Legislative / Politics/ Policy,Governmental Regulations: Federal / State / Local
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Babbling, Movement and More, What is Wrong with my Child?
3.00
Overview:
Parents and caregivers of young children, experiencing developmental delays are usually unaware that there is a problem. Do you know what to look for? As dental professionals we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their medical and dental health, even for our youngest patients.Would you know what to do, what to say or how to refer a child that may be exhibiting developmental delays?
In this interactive session, attendees learn what to look for and where to refer patients for diagnosis and treatment.From identifying childhood speech/language and motor developmental delays, to understanding the appropriate referral sources, gain confidence and boost the standard of patient care to help reduce frustration and anxiety for both the parent and patient.Discussion of the physically or mentally challenged child is not provided.
Learning Objectives:
Identify oral health risks associated with childhood developmental communication and motor delays and disorders
Explore the essential components of communication early motor skills and what could signify as an issue
Discover the characteristics of children who would be at most risk for developing delays
Differentiate which healthcare specialties could be appropriate for patient referrals
Review oral health products which are used by developmental specialists during treatment
Discuss appropriate ADA coding.
Ann-Marie C. DePalma CDA, RDH, MEd., CDIPC, FADIA, FAADHis a graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston. She is the 2017 Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni of Forsyth Award recipient. Ann-Marie has been published in dental and dental hygiene publications and textbooks.
Ann-Marie presents continuing education programs for dental team members on a variety of topics. She has been employed as a software trainer, a business/clinical advisor for a national dental practice management company, a faculty member of a dental hygiene program and program chair of a dental assisting program after having been employed in clinical hygiene for a number of years.
Presenter: Ann-Marie DePalma
Credits: 3.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Care and Treatment of Children / Pediatric Care,Special Needs Care (Medically Compromised, Handicapped/Disabled, Geriatric)
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Medical - Dental Integration: Claim Your Seat at the Healthcare Table
3.00
Overview:
The integration of medicine and dentistry is an exciting development in modern healthcare. While medical-dental integration was once a dream among healthcare visionaries, it is now a tangible reality. This is due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated change and made many Americans aware of the oral-systemic link for the first time.This course will look at how dental professionals can be a part of this historical medical-dental transition.
Through a dynamic discussion, a number of impactful medical procedures for dental professionals will be presented. These include: taking thorough health histories, administering vaccines, testing HbA1c levels, measuring blood pressure, performing oral cancer screenings, and helping patients with nutritional choices.
Dental solutions for medical providers will also be explored. These include: the use of intraoral cameras, referring via teledentistry, providing oral health recommendations, applying fluoride treatments, and performing oral cancer screenings. The overall result is the closing of long standing gaps in American healthcare, with dental professionals having the chance to improve overall patient care in ways never before possible.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how access-to-care and oral health disparities in America are being overcome
Recognize the role of dental providers as integral members of the medical healthcare team
Develop strategies to bring medical tools into a dental practice
Find ways to use teledentistry for overall patient health.
Crystal Spring, BSDH, RDH, LAPis one of dentistry’s most powerful allies and advocates for oral health access to care. Backed by a foundation of clinical dental hygiene expertise, her passion for equitable dentistry is underscored by work in arenas that include public health leadership, professional mentorship, and non-profit development. A Montana native, Crystal’s heart and vision are bigger than the Montana skies she lives under. In 2018 she co founded Smiles Across Montana, a non-profit organization that covers the state with access to care programs that are changing the lives of countless children and seniors. She is also a co-founder of RISE, an organization empowering dental professionals with a map, journey, and inspiration to navigate professional passion and purpose. Crystal is widely recognized for her tireless leadership, advocacy, and public policy influence. In 2017 ADHA/HuFriedy presented her with the Master Clinician Award. She received RDH Magazine’s Sunstar Award of Distinction in 2019, Today’s RDH Honor Award in 2020, and was among Dimensions magazine’s 2021 list of “Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know.” Along with serving as president of the Montana Dental Hygienists’ Association and as a Trustee to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, she has been featured in numerous industry articles and podcasts. Currently, she serves on the RDH magazine editorial advisory board and has authored numerous articles in areas of public health.
Presenter: Crystal Spring
Credits: 3.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Medical Health Subjects / Oral Systemic Health Connections (Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc) / Scientific Courses,Dental Public / Community Health, Issues, Care in Non-Traditional Settings,Teledentistry
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites:
none
Sponsor(s): ONDIEM
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Affiliated and/or Associated with
The Communication Code: Understanding Generational and Personality Differences to Engage Your Learner (Open only to Educators)
2.00
Overview:
Standing in front of a class, trying to engage a roomful of blank faces, can be daunting. But compound that with generational and personality differences, it can feel like each person needs individual instruction. This course will dive into how different generations learn and how diverse personality styles connect and engage. These skills will assist the educator in teaching to everyone!
Learning Objectives:
Identify characteristics of generational and personality styles
Determine how to turn generational and personality differences into opportunities
Formulate strategies to better connect and communicate with students
Amanda Hill, BSDH,
RDH, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and award-winning author. A sought-after thought leader contributing invaluable and inspiring insights into the current trends in dentistry. Affectionately known as the Waterline Warrior, she brings over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and five years of educating the dental industry. Recipient of OSAP’s Emerging Infection Control Leader award and an active participant with the advisory board for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and OSAP’s Infection Control In Practice Editorial Review Board and membership committee, Amanda strives to make topics in dentistry accurate, accessible, and fun! She can be
reached at www.amandahillrdh.comand AmandaHillRDH@gmail.com
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH
Credits: 2.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Curricula Development,Educational Methodology (Principles and Practice of Teaching and Learning, Instructional strategies, assessment methods, learning theories)
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Is the standard of care that we learned in school enough? How can we better educate patients on the value of advanced treatment?
There is more to dentistry than cleaning teeth and filling cavities. Even the general public is aware the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. Is the standard of care we learned in school enough? Staying up to date with the latest innovations can be a challenge for healthcare providers who must prioritize both the quality of care provided to their patients and their own well-being.
In this course, participants will assess new technologies to enhance clinical care and optimize outcomes. Learn how to explain the advantages of these new innovations to both patients and team members, resulting in greater buy-in and implementation in the practice. It is equally important to prioritize our own well-being as healthcare providers. Participants will learn practical methods for managing burnout and stress. Explore how our mindset, behaviors, and passions are interconnected and affect our ability to serve patients more effectively.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Identify your passions and understand how they can align with personal and professional goals
Understand the importance of mindset and how it impacts our thoughts, behaviors, and ultimately our success
Evaluate new innovations which elevate clinical care Amanda Hill, BSDH, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and an award winning author. She is a sought after thought leader with invaluable and inspiring insights into the current trends in dentistry. Affectionately known as the Waterline Warrior, she brings over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and five years of educating the dental industry. Recipient of OSAP’s Emerging Infection Control Leader award and an active participant with the advisory board for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and OSAP’s Infection Control in Practice Editorial Review Board and membership committee, Amanda strives to make topics in dentistry accurate, accessible, and fun! She can be reached at www.amandahillrdh.comand AmandaHillRDH@gmail.com
Presenter: Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH
Credits: 3.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Stress Management,Oral / Health Education & Patient Counseling,Oral / Dental Health Care & Conditions (Hypersensitivity, Trauma, Halitosis, Xerostomia, Orofacial Pain, Oral Complications to Medicine Use, etc)
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites:
none
Sponsor(s): Curaden
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Affiliated and/or Associated with Curaden
Learning the Latest Prevention And Non-Invasive Strategies For Healthier Patient Outcome
3.00
Overview:
Through this course, attendees will understand the
importance of Caries Risk Assessments and how to appropriately identify a
patient as low risk (D0601), moderate risk (D0602) or high risk (D0603) for
caries. Much of the population is classified as moderate to high-risk for
caries (Domejean, S. et al, 2011). Therefore, we will discuss CAMBRA principles
and ADA evidence-based recommendations, to identify the best in-office and
at-home treatment options. When following the JADA 2013 updated Fluoride
recommendations, patients under 6, ages 6-18, and those with adult root caries,
there is a benefit of prescription-strength, home-use (0.5 percent fluoride)
gel or paste application twice daily for caries prevention. Writing a
prescription seems like a solution, however, research has demonstrated that
pharmacies often have limited inventories on hand, few flavor options, few (if
any) special need formulations (dry mouth, SLS free, sensitivity), and
packaging rarely aligns with the patients recall schedule. Through this course,
you will learn how to adequately prescribe products you trust to your patients
and learn how to safely ensure these products get into your patient’s hands. We
will also discuss chairside, preventive interventions including Fluoride
Varnish, Silver Diamine Fluoride, and Povidone Iodine to both arrest active
decay (D1354) and prevent decay (D1355) in patients with an increased risk for
developing decay.
Learning objectives:
Understand and review the types and rationale of non-invasive adjunct therapies
Review the evidence-based literature to assess the methodology of non-invasive therapies and the comparable methods
Cambra classification, assessments and tools with ADA codes respectively
Review the scientific literature on Fluoride, SDF, Sealants and other adjunct preventive services
Learn the methods for communicating risk factors, treatments and recommendations with Patient Centered Communication
Assisting hygienists to identify their patient's risk factors and the tools to customize their recommendations, a streamlined approach.
Reset the thinking to break through resistance and limitation changing the status quo and open up greater potential in the OP.
Uncovering the use in SDF beyond scope and how its profitable for clinicians and patients.
Lauren Carlson RDH, MPH has been in the dental field for over 20
years. She graduated from Forsyth Dental Hygiene School in 2006 and holds a
Bachelor of Science from MCPHS in Dental Hygiene. She was a recipient for the
2007 American Association of Public Dental Health Award which led her to seek a
Master’s in Public Health at San Diego State. Her love for preventative
medicine and community outreach allowed her to focus numerous hours in
community service within the various underserved populations in Mexico and the
United States. She has worked in all areas of dentistry as a dental assistant
and hygienists in general, orthodontics, periodontics and oral surgery. After a
hand injury in 2019 her dental hygiene career abruptly stalled thus allowing
for hygiene mentorship and practice consulting to unfold. She currently works
for Elevate Oral Care as a sales representative or as we call ourselves
“Preventative Care Consultants”
Dental healthcare providers (DHCP) have a professional responsibility to implement and maintain proper infection control practices. Federal and state standards and guidance protect clinicians and patients against the transmission of potentially infectious agents.This course will provide a comprehensive review of clinical compliance as it relates to the regulations established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and governed by state professional licensing boards. The speaker will detail the mandatory requirements dental offices must perform in order to be fully compliant, including hand hygiene, waterline asepsis, sterilization and disinfection, and standard precautions.
While risk has also been an inherent component in the practice of dentistry, the prevalence of COVID-19 infection throughout the world has heightened our awareness of specific infection control measures, such as respiratory hygiene, environmental infection control, and personal protective equipment. This course will acknowledge and discuss the additional challenges associated with treating patients during a public heath pandemic.
Learning Objectives:
List and define important terms in infection control
Understand the CDC’s Guidelines for Infection Control in the Dental Setting and its implementation in clinical practice
List standard precaution measures mandated by state and federal guidelines
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control
Define the chain of infection and present strategies for prevention and control of pathogens
Demonstrate the proper use of infection control principles and practices for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in dental healthcare settings
Identify the principles and practices designed to identify, manage, and prevent infectious and communicable diseases, including bloodborne pathogens, in dental healthcare workers
List and describe appropriate PPE for DHCP
Describe correct hand hygiene procedures
Assess options for optimal environmental asepsis
Determine strategies to treat and maintain dental unit waterlines
Identify the correct sterilization techniques for non-, semi- and critical instruments, devices, and surfaces
Understand additional considerations for treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erin A. Kierce RDH, MS, MPHis the Chief Compliance and Hygiene Officer for Passion Dental in Marlborough, Massachusetts and Adjunct Faculty of Graduate Studies at MCPHS University in Boston, Massachusetts. After twelve years of practicing dental hygiene, Erin has devoted her career to clinical compliance, safety, and risk management. She has developed, implemented, and maintained compliance and safety systems for multiple dental offices of varying specialties throughout New England, including establishing standards and policies pertaining to regulatory requirements. Erin has presented continuing education courses in the areas of pediatric oral health, chronic disease management, maternal oral and obstetrical health, clinical compliance, documentation and record-keeping, infection control and OSHA, and quality assurance. She is a member of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Alpha Eta and Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Societies.
Presenter: Erin A. Kierce, RDH, BA, MS, MPH
Credits: 3.00
Course Contact: admin@massdha.org
Course Categories: Infection Control without water line maintenance but WITH OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens (Infection Control must follow the CDC guidelines)
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites:
none
Sponsor(s): ProEdge
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Affiliated and/or Associated with
