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SUMMARY:The Dental Professional's Guide to Evidence-Based Treatments for Nicotine Addiction (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed as a follow up to the webinar on March 21\, 2024 that discussed behavior change for nicotine cessation. Goals of this presentation will be to present the different types of nicotine products patients are using\, effects of nicotine on the body\, evidence based treatments both prescription and over the counter. The attendee will be able to discuss products\, treatments\, and health effects with their patients. A limited list of Canadian resources will also be provided as reference material to enhance the provider’s armamentarium in treating nicotine addicted individuals. \nNicotine addiction is a serious substance abuse issue that effects thousands of youth and adults in Canada and having a dental professional as a source for stopping the use of these products is a very efficient way to deliver treatment. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER: SHERRI WARSHAW\, RDH\, CTTS \nSherri began her career as a Dental Assistant in Miami\, Florida 52 years ago. She attended the University of Cincinnati dental hygiene program and has been an RDH for the past 29 years licensed in both Ohio and Florida. For the past decade Sherri has interacted monthly with dozens of dental office staff in her position as a Professional Educator for Waterpik\, Inc. This has provided her the opportunity to stay current in the dental world. After leaving clinical practice Sherri was accepted into the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center program and was certified as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist in 2013. In July 2023 Sherri piloted an certification exam for the American Heart Association and she is one of the first 150 people to receive this credential. Over the past 10 years she has been studying the constantly changing landscape of smoking trends and treating clients. Her passion in this field is motivated by her personal story of losing so many family members to smoking. \nShe has 25 years of experience working as a clinician in Periodontal Specialty offices and was a clinical instructor at the University of Cincinnati dental hygiene program. In addition to her dental career\, Sherri is the owner and founder of Smokefree Steps\, LLC. Her company works with individual clients\, businesses\, insurance companies\, health and wellness providers\, and schools to treat nicotine addicted individuals and provide educational presentations. Connecting with people on a personal level in her dental and tobacco treatment careers has been a major goal for Sherri. Her presentations are current\, passionate\, and always contain humour. The goal when you leave the course is to walk out feeling knowledgeable and more to take on the challenge of partnering with your patient to become nicotine free. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/interventions-for-nicotine-dependence-oral-hygiene-instruction-improvement-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Defensive Tactics for Dental Professionals: Shielding Against Deception
DESCRIPTION:In an era where information breaches are just a click away\, the integrity of a dental practice hinges not just on the care you provide\, but also on the privacy and security of patient data. “Cybersecurity Defensive Tactics: Shielding Against Deception” is an innovative course crafted specifically for dental professionals\, focusing on the art of recognizing\, understanding\, and defending against the most cunning of cyber threats: social engineering\, phishing\, and online scams. You will build cyber defense skills not only for work with patient information\, but also for protecting your own data using technology. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nAnne Genge is a Certified Privacy & Cybersecurity Professional with a specialization in Dentistry. With over two decades of experience\, Anne has become a leading expert and trainer in this field. Anne collaborates closely with practice owners\, managers\, dental teams\, and IT providers to ensure the safety of patient and practice data\, while also enabling compliance with privacy regulations. Using plain language and humour\, Anne’s mission is to demystify data security and make dentistry safer online. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/cybersecurity-defensive-tactics-for-dental-professionals-shielding-against-deception/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Hybenx and Desiccation Shock Technology: A novel technology that boosts periodontal healing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will introduce the dental professional to Hybenx\, Desiccation Shock Technology (DST) and it’s application in periodontal therapy.\nBy the conclusion of this webinar\, the participant will have learned: \n1. A review of the current methods of management for dysbiosis and periodontal diseases.\n2. An introduction to Hybenx and DST which include:\na) mechanism of action\nb) efficacy\nc) safety\n3. How to select a candidate for Hybenx.\n4. Step by step application instructions.\n5. Advantages for the clinician and patient.\n6. How to incorporate Hybenx into your treatment plan.\n7. How to present Hybenx as a a treatment plan option to patients \n\n\n\nPresenter / Speaker Bio\n\n\n\nMartha Szczepulski\, DHP\, BDSc(DH)\, PID is a practicing dental hygienist since 2005 and a professional educator and speaker. She has gained her experience through general and community dental practices\, dental hygiene education and mobile dental hygiene in long term care. She is the Professional Education Leader for Oral Science. Her vision is to help clinicians create a synergy between evidence based practice and common sense practicality that is uncomplicated and implementable.\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/fireside-chat-hybenx-and-desiccation-shock-technology-a-novel-technology-that-boosts-periodontal-healing/
CATEGORIES:Fireside Chat
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SUMMARY:BCDHA Virtual Study Club: Biofilms: Inside and Out of You  Description
DESCRIPTION:Oral Biofilm: Inside and Out of You with Nancy Dewhirst.\nMicrobial biofilms are interesting and important! Understanding biofilms leads to better management and control of human and animal health and disease. Biofilms are vital to life but may be an important source of disease and contamination in fluids\, equipment\, and natural or built environments. This seminar explores methods\, strategies and products to prevent\, remove\, and manage unwanted biofilms in dental\nbuildings and equipment\, and addresses biofilm infections of dental relevance. \nLearning Objectives: Attendees will:\n• Understand the microbial and physical nature of biofilms\n• Identify known risks and benefits of biofilms in various settings\n• Discuss biofilm diseases\n• Be able to apply strategies to manage dental office reservoirs for biofilms\n• Find resources and products to continue learning about biofilms \nAbout our Speaker \nNancy Dewhirst graduated from the University of Southern California\, practiced dental hygiene for 20 years\, is an adjunct dental hygiene faculty member at West Coast University and a member of Sigma Phi Alpha. Ms. Dewhirst is consistently listed as one of the nation’s “Leaders in CE”\, presents over 80 seminars a year\, is featured at major U.S. and Canadian Dental Conferences\, and is a California Dental Association Speakers Bureau member. She is the editor-in-chief of OSAP’s Infection Control In Practice\, has had many articles published in peer-reviewed journals\, and has contributed to dental textbooks and guidance documents. \nNot a 2023/24 Virtual Study Club member? Click here to sign up.
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/2023-24-virtual-study-club-session-4/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Oral-Systemic Links: What Do We Tell Our Patients?
DESCRIPTION:Oral-Systemic Links: What do we tell our patients?? (1.0 hrs) \nResearch has been conducted for over 30 years on proposed relationships between periodontal disease and numerous systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease\, diabetes\, respiratory diseases etc. However\, the nature of these relationships has not always been clearly described or understood resulting in oral health professionals inadvertently giving their patients inaccurate information. As research continues to evolve\, having a clear understanding of the most current state of the evidence for these relationships can play a significant role in educating your patients.\nThere are currently 57 diseases being researched that are suspected of having some form of relationship with periodontal disease. This course will help you to relay accurate information to your patients about the nature of these linkages and how maintenance of periodontal health can have an influence on their overall health. \nCourse Objectives\n1. Discuss some common misconceptions about the nature of relationships between oral and systemic diseases.\n2. Describe the difference between “association” and “causation”.\n3. Discuss the current state of the evidence for proposed associations between periodontal disease and: cardiovascular diseases\, respiratory diseases\, adverse pregnancy outcomes\, diabetes\, rheumatoid arthritis\, cognitive decline\, inflammatory cancers\, and others.\n4. Discuss the most plausible explanation for these associations.\n5. Discuss how maintaining good periodontal health can have a positive influence on overall health.\n6. Develop educational strategies that will help to provide accurate information to your patients regarding oral-systemic relationships. \nSalme E Lavigne\, Dip. DH\, BA\, MSDH\, PhD\nSalme was the founding Director of the dental hygiene program at Confederation College (Thunder Bay\, ON); Associate Professor & Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene at Wichita State University (Wichita\, KS); and Professor & Director\, School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Manitoba. Currently\, she holds the title of Senior Scholar at the University of Manitoba and is the Scientific Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH). Salme holds a Diploma in Dental Hygiene (University of Toronto)\, a BA in Biomedical Anthropology (Lakehead University)\, a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education (University of Missouri-Kansas City) and a PhD in Community Health Sciences and Epidemiology (Faculty of Medicine\, University of Manitoba). Salme is the recipient of Alumni of Distinction Awards from the University of Toronto and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry and received the Life Membership Award from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Salme has authored three textbook chapters\, and has over 75 publications in both national and international peer reviewed journals and has delivered over 100 continuing education presentations in Canada\, the US\, Scandinavia\, Holland\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Australia\, China and South Africa. Her research interests lie in periodontics; oral-systemic health connections; and community health. \nRecommended BC CE Categories: C4\, D2\, E2\, E3 \nClick here to register
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/oral-systemic-links-what-do-we-tell-our-patients/
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Dental Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Join Hasina West for a transformative 12-session program where you will explore breath\, movement\, and the power of the nervous system to address the ergonomic challenges faced by dental professionals.  \nThrough mindful yoga poses\, soft tissue realignment\, and vagus nerve activation\, you’ll discover tools to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and restore balance to your body. With insights from experts and a focus on self-care\, you’ll experience a deeper awareness of your body’s healing capacity\, leaving you feeling nurtured\, relaxed\, and more in tune with your well-being. \nPlease note that this is a complete series of yoga sessions sold as a bundle and the price has been discounted accordingly. \nClasses take place over Zoom between 7 and 8 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: March 20\, April 24\, May 22\, June 26\, July 3\, July 17. \nQuality Assurance Categories: D3 and E2 \nClick here to register
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/yoga-for-dental-professionals-3/
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