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Overview
Date / Time
Fri, Apr 27, 2018 - Sat, Apr 28, 2018
Location
Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center 12520 Westport Pkwy La Vista, NE 68128
Tuition
N/A
Friday Apr 27th 2018
Time
Title
Credits
07:45 AM - 08:45 AM CST
Nursing vs Bottle Feeding and Airway Development
1.00
Overview:
Not only does nursing
a baby provide optimal nutrition but it also ensures healthy development
of oral and facial structures affecting the airway, swallow and speech.
Learn strategies that can optimize a baby’s Orofacial growth and
feeding patterns.
Communication is an important part of our world, in fact effective communication can be the difference in being successful at your role or struggling daily. Unfortunately the art of true communication is dwindling due to a virtual communication world we live in. As a dental professional we still have an important face to face conversation with our patients daily and “It’s not what you say….it’s how you say it.” This course will identify skills needed to be an effective communicator. Communicating with influence through the active listening phase and steps needed will be identified.
The Nebraska Office of Oral Health recently conducted a state wide survey of all Dental Hygienists and a separate survey of Dental Hygienist with Public Health authorization. This presentation will review those findings and discuss data information from the 2013,2014, 2015, and 2016 Public Health authorization Dental Service Reports.
Today is a day to learn about all the clues the mouth has to
offer in predicting and preempting the most prevalent diseases threatening our
population – and facilitate life-changing behavior to support health. Learn how the trends in lifestyle related
illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea and acid reflux
closely intertwine with periodontal disease, caries, and oral cancer. Systemic disease screening, intervention and
facilitation are possible, right in the dental chair. This program will help you add new sources of
revenue, lift your morale, attract quality new patients, and build medical-dental
referral relationships.
Presenter: Susan Maples, DDS, MSBA
Credits: 3.00
Course Contact:
Course Categories: 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
FATTEN UP YOUR PATIENT BASE AND SKINNY DOWN YOUR KIDS: Addressing Obesity, Diabetes and Caries Through Hands-On Learning
2.00
Overview:
In this paradigm-busting approach to caries and obesity
prevention, Dr. Maples shows you how to weave in a couple (out of 60+) hands-on
science experiments into every single otherwise-ordinary prophy appointment. If
you are interested in putting kids in the driver’s seat for a preferred future,
while you create a practice of distinction in your community, consider this
your invitation. You will win the gratitude of kids and parents and
become the positive talk of your town. Come with your entire team and be
prepared to be WOWed!
Presenter: Susan Maples, DDS, MSBA
Credits: 2.00
Course Contact:
Course Categories: 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
It Takes A Village: Opioid Addiction and The Dental Professionals
2.00
Overview:
The US Surgeon General reports that drug overdose is the
leading cause of preventable death. Diverse communities across the US are
struggling with the ramifications of drug addiction. Substance abuse and
addictions is a challenging and major public health concern that all medical
and dental professionals should be prepared to address. This course will
outline the current trends of drug addiction and the life-saving efforts all
professionals can participate in to address this epidemic.
Presenter: Jasmin Haley
Credits: 2.00
Course Contact:
Course Categories: Substance Abuse / Addiction (Basic Awareness, Problems of Drug Abuse & Addiction, Oral Effects, & Dependency Issues of Alcohol, Marijuana, Meth, etc)
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Think Beyond the Prophy: Probing the Depths of Excellence
2.00
Overview:
Lately, have you felt stuck in your clinical care? Do you often ask yourself: Is this really it? The best measure of getting “unstuck” is meeting, networking, and mentoring with industry leaders. This discussion will introduce you to dentistry’s newest innovative minds and will highlight opportunities in dental hygiene including the expansion of clinical hygienist role alternative settings. Experts in the field will discuss their role in the dental hygiene and share experiences that will enhance, empower, and inspire the dental hygienist.
Martinis & Menopause: Exploring Oral & Systemic Implications in Women’s Health
3.00
Overview:
This course will bring understanding to the science behind the changes in the female body during this transition time. Attention will be paid to oral, heart, and bone health, while offering strategies for prevention. Women will be empowered to manage their symptoms and make choices that work for them. An attitude of celebrating change will help participants understand how to help themselves, their patients and all women in their lives.
Cannabis Culture and Dentistry: THC, CBD - BFF or OMG? Clinical Considerations for the Dental Professional in this Growing Weed World
2.00
Overview:
This course will take a closer look at the changing Cannabis Culture; we will use the lens of attitudinal shifts concerning alcohol and the science of health to take a closer look at the journey of cannabis from ‘gateway drug’ to accepted medicine. What is the difference between hemp, and marijuana, THC and CBD? What about medical vs. recreational use? Methods of ingesting marijuana will be discussed, with their effects on the oral cavity. What are preventive oral health strategies we can utilize to best protect our patients?
The jury is still out on the question,” Is cannabis making a shift from historical vice to current virtue in issues of health?” Come find out.
The purpose of this lecture is to help dental hygienist
better understand the recently declared health emergency on opioid consumption
and learn ways to help teach and care for patients in an opioid-free pathway
