Speaker: Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS, Ed.D, FADHA & Peggy Lelesi, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, FADHA

Program Track: Educational Methodologies

Course Description: This faculty development webinar is designed for dental hygiene educators who teach general and oral pathology and seek effective, ethical, and technology-enhanced instructional strategies aligned with CODA standards. The course models evidence-based educational methodologies that support visual literacy, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered decision-making. Participants will explore how Bloom’s Taxonomy, Cognitive Load theory, and Cognitive Apprenticeship theory can be applied to pathology education. Practical strategies are provided to promote consistency across didactic and clinical instruction.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and apply CODA Standards in General and Oral Pathology courses.
• Recognize effective uses of technology in oral pathology instruction that can support visual literacy and clinical reasoning.
• Evaluate common teaching approaches for Bloom’s Taxonomy, Cognitive Load and Cognitive Apprenticeship.
• Create active learning strategies for general and oral pathology courses.

CE Credit Hours: 2.0

Course Creation: June 2026

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHADH (Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2026). 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.