Speaker: Jennifer Pieren, RDH, MS

Program Track: Clinical Practice

Course Description: Periodontal and peri-implant diseases are plaque-induced inflammatory conditions modified by the host response. The standard treatment protocol is founded on periodontal debridement to remove the bacterial irritational factors, plaque and calculus; however, periodontal instrumentation becomes more difficult in areas of root anatomy, deeper pockets, furcation involvement, dental implants, and surface irregularities. The rationale for using antimicrobial agents and antibiotics is to reduce the numbers of pathogens associated with the periodontal infection. Probiotics offer potential advantages for combating infectious diseases, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics. The goal is to augment mechanical debridement with antimicrobial agents or probiotics coinciding removal of bacterial deposits. Adjunctive antimicrobial therapy is delivered locally; antibiotics can be delivered either systemically or locally. This course will present current evidence for dental hygienists to use in practice regarding which agents are effective, as well as information about possible advantages and limitations of both forms of administration. Special emphasis is given to the implications for mild and moderate forms of periodontitis, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis, periodontal maintenance therapy, and recurrent cases.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the indications for using specific types of antimicrobials, antibiotics, and probiotics in dental hygiene care for periodontal patients.
• Understand current evidence about use and effectiveness of probiotics and self-applied antimicrobials in dentifrices and mouthrinses.
• Explain advantages and limitations of using locally-administered, sustained release antimicrobials or antibiotics in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
• Consider the advantages and disadvantages of various delivery mechanisms for antimicrobial therapy.
• Select effective agents for various patient cases with periodontitis or peri-implant diseases.

CE Credit Hours: 2.0

Original Date of Session: 22 June 2019

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2022). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.

ADHA’s National Board Review is available to you for a $99 active student member fee and $149 for non-members. These mini-modules break down all the important aspects that you need to know to ace your boards. Re-watch the modules as many times as you’d like, then quiz yourself. Our faculty team is here to guide you along the stressful studying process, we want to make it easy, flexible, and affordable!

• Modules designed with you in mind by prominent dental hygiene faculty covering biochemistry, oral pathology, periodontology, radiology, and more!
• On-demand access to course content to allow you to study safely anytime/anywhere!
• A detailed organizational system with color-coding and icons for each module topic, making it easier to follow along and differentiate between the topics covered on the exam.
• Closed captioning on every video module, so you can study effectively in any environment with or without sound.
• A comprehensive 250+ page study guide designed by faculty content experts that covers all video module content, additional resources, test prep, and exam tips and tricks.
• Test-taking strategies.
• A smaller, mini quiz is included to close out each topic, making it easy to mark each one as completed and self-assess your strengths and weaknesses more efficiently.
• Three randomized question banks, or mock exams, that get progressively more difficult, with unlimited review and retake, and printable results to help you feel entirely prepared.
• A separate question and answer booklet with all mock exam questions and correct answer explanations, so self-checking your work is simple and easy.

Ace your exam after prepping with ADHA!

Speaker: Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS

Course Description: Research first appeared in the 1950’s proving that oral bacteria enters the bloodstream. Today, research continues to emerge on the mouth-body connection and the critical role oral health plays in overall health and wellness. This course provides an in depth look at the many contributing factors to inflammation and specifically the correlation between obesity and periodontal disease.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify two pathogen pathways implicated in the oral-systemic link
• Discover the association between weight and oral health: periodontal disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer
• Review US BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, and nutrition guidelines.
• Discover communication tools for weight discussions in the dental setting

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

Original Date of Session: 30 September 2020

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2022). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.

Speakers: Amanda Longo, BSc, MSc, PhD and Donna Lavoie, RDH

Program Track: Research

Course Description: Developed to engage and enthral, this 60-minute session shatters preconceptions of didactic, one-way learning. The first half of this lecture is aimed at directly involving participants via participation with a smart-phone app to improve the clinician’s confidence in chairside assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of periodontal health and disease based on the new Global Classification System for Periodontal Health and Disease. Created primarily for its use as a chairside tool in the staging and grading of periodontal disease, this app was developed by dental hygienists for dental hygienists. The second half of this lecture builds on the foundational knowledge of periodontal disease classification with the presentation of primary results of a randomized control trial (RCT) undertaken to compare contemporary ultrasonics as a stand-alone method compared to the traditionally taught “blended approach” with hand instruments. Learn directly from the primary dental hygienist involved in this study with over 25 years of experience of the clinical outcomes of a split-mouth design RCT conducted in 37 participants having undergone non-surgical sanative therapy. Attendees of this session will learn of the significant time saving approach of an average of one minute per tooth time less associated with a masterful approach to contemporary instrumentation compared to the blended approach of ultrasonics and manual instrumentation (over two, 90 minute SRP appointments or one, 3-hour SRP appointment). Prepare yourself for an upgrade in your approach to practice as we provide an evidence-based consensus for the methodology used to improve periodontal outcomes in patients with periodontal disease. Armed with the information and technology provided in this seminar, you will be in a position to change the future of dental hygiene! Sponsored by: Dentsply Sirona

Learning Objectives:

• Assess, evaluate and effectively treatment plan based on the new global classification system for periodontal health and diseases
• Identify a significant time saving approach through results of a methodological study comparing ultrasonic instrumentation alone compared to a blended approach with hand instruments
• Implement unique training methods aimed at providing dental hygienists with a masterful approach to contemporary ultrasonic instrumentation selection and sequencing for the treatment of periodontal cases

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

Original Date of Session: 26 June 2020

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2022). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.

Speakers: Cindy Amyot, MSDH, EdD and Megan Trimble, MAEd

Program Track: Educator

Course Description: Educational research confirms the importance of “blended “forms of interaction in the teaching and learning environment. Meaningful learning achieved through varied forms of interaction with faculty, course content, and peers ensures a rich and meaningful educational experience ultimately resulting in student retention. iTeach is a highly interactive session that will focus on research-based teaching and learning strategies for achieving quality interaction in today’s internet connected iWorld. Regardless of your teaching environment (traditional face-to-face, the flipped/blended classroom, or distance/online) come “iNTERACT” with your peers as we dive deep into the teaching and learning environment made possible through technology!

Learning Objectives:

• Assess what educational research teaches us about the power of interaction for creating meaningful learning environments.
• Apply what we know from educational research to develop strategies for increasing the three “I’s” of interaction in our teaching and learning environments.
• Explore a wide range of technology available for accomplishing the three “I’s”: faculty-student, student-content, and student-student interaction.
• In collaboration with course participants, design an interactive teaching and learning environments using readily available technology.

CE Credit Hours: 2.0

Original Date of Session: 21 June 2019

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2022). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.

Course Description: Dental hygienists are a community of professionals dedicated to the prevention of disease and the promotion and improvement of the public's health. This is supported through the American Dental Hygienists' Association's Commitment to the Dental Hygiene Profession and through the Bylaws & Code of Ethics. This course walks through ADHA's Code of Ethics giving each learner the full text of the document and an understanding of its importance to the profession.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the fundamental principals of the ADHA Code of Ethics
• Describe the core values of the ADHA Code of Ethics
• Apply the Standards of the Profession's Responsibility to your everyday practice

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2022–Dec. 31, 2022). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.