PEARLS FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST

Vaping: A Viable Alternative or Danger in the Air

When: THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020

The popularity of vaping among all ages is on the rise, often with unregulated products. The market is catering to the younger generation, marketing appealing and concealing devices and flavors. Few studies and long-term effects are widely unknown, education and screening patients is a key element in any dental practice. Attendees will learn the dangers, and impacts on the oral and systemic health conditions, leaving with the knowledge to discuss vaping with patients.

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Fee: $25

— Jamie Collins RDH

Jamie Collins, RDH is a clinical practicing hygienist in Idaho and Washington states. She has been in the dental field for twenty years, both as an assistant and hygienist. With a passion for patient care, especially those with higher risk factors, Jamie enjoys sharing the tips and tricks of dental profession through speaking and writing for multiple publications. In addition to clinical practice Jamie is also an educator, has contributed to multiple textbooks, curriculum development and creation, and contributes as a key opinion leader with multiple companies.

To Use or not to Use: When is the Question

When: THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020

Enhance your periodontal treatment outcomes by integrating products, advanced technology, and communication skills into your everyday clinical practice. In this engaging course, Kim shares tips and techniques for improving the quality of care and patient education you offer. You will learn how to utilize proxemics as well as verbal and nonverbal strategies to make your hygiene appointments more efficient and effective.

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Fee: $25

— Kim Miller RDH, BSDH

Kim brings over 30 years of dental hygiene and coaching experience to her fast-paced, energetic, and engaging presentations. You will obtain practical, applicable strategies to improve your hygiene systems and profits with her proven approaches. Kim’s goal is to guide you in making a tangible difference in the health of the patients you serve. She believes in driving your entire hygiene team to share responsibility for growth by

Yoganomics: Postural Health & Ergonomic Considerations for the Dental Professional

When: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This course overviews the benefits of yoga in postural health and sound ergonomic practices essential in maintaining optimal clinician health. A review of ergonomic standards will include OSHA, ADA and CDC resources and incorporate specific methods to enhance ergonomic clinical positioning and techniques to prevent repetitive stress related injuries. In addition, yoga research as it relates to postural and total health will be presented as well as the impact of yoga on the various body systems. Participants will also be introduced to the various styles of yoga practice and basics including specific yoga practices designed to maximize postural health.

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Fee: $25

— Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT

Kristy’s career in dental hygiene has exceeded 30 years and includes a diverse and unique set of experiences. Clinician, change agent and educator, include a few of the roles she has embraced. Although Kristy practiced clinically after graduating with honors from the University of Maryland, she was soon ‘discovered’ at an evening study club by a hygienist involved in sales. Her ability to network opened the door to pharmaceutical sales with Scherer Laboratories, the makers of Gel-Kam, without any previous sales training or expertise. She excelled at sales and after relocating to California, she co-founded Educational Designs, Inc., an oral healthcare industry consulting company. In 2015, Kristy graduated with honors from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program, where she is also on faculty. Her capstone research was awarded grant funding from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene (JDH). She is currently on the Editorial Review Board for the JDH. Her roles in journalism include columnist, contributor and editor of one of the first online newsletters for the profession. She presently participates as an expert in virtual panels on a variety of dental- related topics. Additionally, she moderates the Facebook page Top Trending Topics in Dentistry, based on her most popular seminar. Kristy is also a registered yoga teacher and facilitates yoga practice sessions on national, state and local venues for dental professionals.