April 14th 9AM-12PM 

The Course: Evidence Based Solutions to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: Power Scaling and Pain Management

This course is based on the current scientific literature and evidenced based strategies to give the clinician practical guidelines regarding the use of ultrasonic instrumentation and non-injectable local anesthesia for nonsurgical periodontal therapy.  Ultrasonic instrumentation techniques will be covered extensively following the dental hygiene process of care and utilizing hands-on activities. Indications for a non-injectable local anesthetic periodontal gel will be discussed and the application technique reviewed.

The Speaker: Karen Hays, RDH, BS
is the Western Clinical Educator for DENTSPLY Professional, presenting lectures on ultrasonic instrumentation, anesthesia, and implant maintenance. Karen has over 20 years of experience in dentistry, including teaching both clinical Dental Hygiene at Chabot Community College and Dental Assisting at Heald College. She has published articles and held local positions in the California Dental Hygiene Association. Karen graduated in 1985 from Gulf Coast Community College in Florida as a Certified Dental Assistant and in 1993 from Pensacola Junior College with an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She completed her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene at University of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene. Karen has developed and presented educational programs to dental and dental hygiene students, professional associations, dental societies and study clubs. Her focus is to provide dental professionals with current scientific research and information to assist them in implementing effective and efficient evidence based treatment protocols in their clinical practice.


The Details

Units: Three

Location: 2240 East Gonzales Rd. Oxnard 93036 (across the street from Gold's Gym)
Cost:

ADHA/VCDHA member package (see above) No Charge

ADHA RDH Member / RDA:$39          After 4/7/12 or At Door Registration - $59

Allied ADHA Members (DDS): $39    After 4/7/12 or At Door Registration - $59

Non-member RDH: $ 59                   After 4/7/12 or At Door Registration - $79

Non-member DDS: $59                    After 4/7/12 or At Door Registration - $79

 

August 11th, 9AM-12PM

The Course: New Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation Techniques to Increase Hygiene Efficiency

The field of dental hygiene has documented evidence of ergonomic disorders

that lead to work-related disability and workers’ compensation claims.  No longer is scaling exclusively about calculus removal.  It is about calculus removal and protecting oneself from injury.  Utilizing extraoral reinforced techniques that requires scaling teeth with two hands instead of one will ensure optimal performance and promote occupational health and career longevity.

This presentation provides detailed information and hands-on instruction on how to implement protective instrumentation techniques and postural ergonomic skills.  These preventive skills will promote occupational health and ensure optimum performance. Instruction and application of protective reinforced instrumentation techniques utilizing both hands in all aspects of the oral cavity will be discussed and reviewed. Proper ergonomic hand, wrist and arm positioning to help prevent fatigue will also be incorporated. This presentation will offer suggestions to incorporate a stable fulcrum to utilize larger muscle groups to scale coupled with strategies to help prevent repetitive motion injury.  Imagine working in your profession without ever experiencing work-related pain!  Your confidence in being pain free is based on your knowledge in utilizing protective instrumentation techniques and ergonomic skills.  If you think this is difficult to imagine, think again.  Change is difficult but it’s never too late to change! 

The speaker: Diane Millar, RDH, MA is a known public speaker, consultant, business owner, expert witness, educator and clinician.  She has worked in private practice since 1981 and has held faculty positions at USC, and Cerritos College and is currently a clinical instructor at West Coast University. In 2007, she became a published author of a dental hygiene manual entitled; Reinforced Periodontal Instrumentation and Ergonomics for the Dental Care Provider.  She has also authored numerous articles which have been featured in the CDHA Journal, international dental newsletters and prominent dental websites on protective instrumentation strategies and ergonomics to enhance career longevity.  Diane became interested in lecturing on this topic due to the numerous musculoskeletal injuries amongst dental professionals.  Her seminars and hands-on training sessions have helped many dental professionals and dental hygiene students learn to practice more efficiently and pain free.

The Details

Location: 2240 East Gonzales Rd. Oxnard 93036 (across the street from Gold's Gym)

Units: 3

Cost: ADHA/VCDHA member package (see above) No Charge

ADHA RDH Member / RDA:$39               After 8/4/12 or At Door Registration - $59

Allied ADHA Members (DDS): $39         After 8/4/12 or At Door Registration - $59

Non-member RDH: $ 59                              After 8/4/12 or At Door Registration - $79

Non-member DDS: $59                               After 8/4/12 or At Door Registration - $79

September 8th, 9AM-12PM Sponsored by GC America

The course: Enamel Therapy: Implementing a Minimally invasive Caries Management Program Concepts for implementing minimally invasive dentistry and Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) Cambra will be discussed, along with the role saliva plays in oral health. Participants will learn about the various calcium products and techniques for implementing remineralization technologies. With a hands-on experience, learn how to proficiently place glass ionomer sealant materials as well as how to become more productive and efficient with a glass ionomer/caries management sealant program.

The speaker: Millie Fu RDH BS Graduated in 1990 with her degree in dental hygiene from Clayton State College. Millie practiced clinical hygiene for five years prior to going into sales and marketing in 1995. Millie worked for a variety of companies before coming to work for GC America in 2007.  Millie is the MI specialist for the western region and supports providing education and CE for their preventive department.

The details:

Location: 2240 East Gonzales Rd. Oxnard 93036 (across the street from Gold's Gym)

Units: 3

Cost:  ADHA/VCDHA member package (see above) No Charge

ADHA RDH Member / RDA:            $39                  After 9/1/12 or At Door Registration - $59

Allied ADHA Members (DDS): $39  After 9/1/12 or At Door Registration - $59

Non-member RDH: $ 59                   After 9/1/12 or At Door Registration - $79

Non-member DDS: $59                    After 9/1/12 or At Door Registration - $79