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2024 Dental Hygiene Symposium

Saturday, November 09, 2024
09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.

Add to Calendar 2024-11-09 09:00:00 2024-11-09 16:00:00 2024 Dental Hygiene Symposium This informative symposium features two lectures delievered by an expert on relevant dental hygiene topics.A 21st Century Plague Called Metabolic SyndromePatients are experiencing more health issues due to the population’s increase in blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing an individual’s risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. This lecture will cover the issues patients face with medications and their bodies. It will also concentrate on the dangers to oral health when patients suffer from high levels of inflammation brought on by this syndrome.You Will LearnTo define and understand metabolic syndromeTo determine which patients are suffering from metabolic syndrome based on complete medical historiesTo recognize the most prevalent medications being used to treat metabolic syndromeTo identify periodontal risk factors and prescribe treatment for patients suffering from metabolic syndromeTo discuss treatment modalities for metabolic syndrome patients that include more complete physical and oral health evaluations“Talk to Me!” A Behavior Style WorkshopThis dynamic, two-hour lecture will delve into the fundamental behaviors shaping our daily interactions in dental practice. Through lively interaction, participants will explore four behaviors, unlocking the keys to cultivating strong professional relationships, elevating patient engagement and refining communication among colleagues. This lecture is designed to ignite personal growth, amplify team synergy and help dental professionals effectively approach and speak with diverse patients when conveying information regarding dental prevention, disease and treatment.You Will LearnTo understand the four fundamental behaviors exhibited in daily interactions with patients and members of the dental teamTo identify personal behavioral patterns through interactive exercisesTo explore techniques to adapt communication and interaction styles for enhanced patient managementTo leverage diverse behavioral styles for a more cohesive and productive team dynamicWho Should AttendThis informative symposium is intended for dental hygienists, dentists and other allied dental professionals.Tuition: $215 Allied Dental Professionals; $325 Dentists; $185 for CDHA MembersProgram: 9:00 am – 4:00 pmLocation: Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 155 Fifth Street, SFCredits: This activity is designated for 6 units of continuing education credit. Symposium includes lunch and morning coffee/tea service.PresenterHeather M. Rogers, BSDH, began her career in dental hygiene in 1999 when she graduated from the College of Southern Nevada. She has worked in prosthodontic, periodontic and general dentistry practices. She completed her bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene in 2010 and currently provides continuing education courses for professionals on the topics of communication, diabetes, implant maintenance, probiotics and infection control. 155 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry America/Los_Angeles public

This informative symposium features two lectures delievered by an expert on relevant dental hygiene topics.

A 21st Century Plague Called Metabolic Syndrome

Patients are experiencing more health issues due to the population’s increase in blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing an individual’s risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. This lecture will cover the issues patients face with medications and their bodies. It will also concentrate on the dangers to oral health when patients suffer from high levels of inflammation brought on by this syndrome.

You Will Learn

To define and understand metabolic syndrome
To determine which patients are suffering from metabolic syndrome based on complete medical histories
To recognize the most prevalent medications being used to treat metabolic syndrome
To identify periodontal risk factors and prescribe treatment for patients suffering from metabolic syndrome
To discuss treatment modalities for metabolic syndrome patients that include more complete physical and oral health evaluations

“Talk to Me!” A Behavior Style Workshop

This dynamic, two-hour lecture will delve into the fundamental behaviors shaping our daily interactions in dental practice. Through lively interaction, participants will explore four behaviors, unlocking the keys to cultivating strong professional relationships, elevating patient engagement and refining communication among colleagues. This lecture is designed to ignite personal growth, amplify team synergy and help dental professionals effectively approach and speak with diverse patients when conveying information regarding dental prevention, disease and treatment.

You Will Learn

To understand the four fundamental behaviors exhibited in daily interactions with patients and members of the dental team
To identify personal behavioral patterns through interactive exercises
To explore techniques to adapt communication and interaction styles for enhanced patient management
To leverage diverse behavioral styles for a more cohesive and productive team dynamic

Who Should Attend

This informative symposium is intended for dental hygienists, dentists and other allied dental professionals.

Tuition: $215 Allied Dental Professionals; $325 Dentists; $185 for CDHA Members
Program: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 155 Fifth Street, SF
Credits: This activity is designated for 6 units of continuing education credit.

Symposium includes lunch and morning coffee/tea service.

Presenter

Heather M. Rogers, BSDH, began her career in dental hygiene in 1999 when she graduated from the College of Southern Nevada. She has worked in prosthodontic, periodontic and general dentistry practices. She completed her bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene in 2010 and currently provides continuing education courses for professionals on the topics of communication, diabetes, implant maintenance, probiotics and infection control.