Daily Educational Program

Preconference Workshops

Presented by:

Dani Botbyl, RDH

dani.botbyl@outlook.com

Are you maximizing the potential of your ultrasonic technology? Research shows that Canadian dental hygienists are not keeping pace and are underutilizing ultrasonics. In this unique workshop, participants will work with active magnetostrictive units, typodonts, and a variety of ultrasonic inserts to complete activities on simulated calculus and biofilm. Improving clinical outcomes by increasing periodontal debridement efficiency and effectiveness is a focus of this session. You will be empowered to enhance your dental hygiene practice after completing this session!

Note: Participants must bring their own loupes or safety glasses.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Examine ultrasonic instrument characteristics (diameter, shape, cross section, length, tip activity) and demonstrate sequencing needed to improve deposit removal
• Compare and contrast ultrasonic debridement techniques and practice ideal grasp, fulcrum, insertion, lateral pressure, active tip orientation, channeling, activation, and adaptation
• Analyse real-world debridement scenarios and improve skills to overcome a variety of ultrasonic debridement challenges such as tenacious calculus, deep pockets, and CEJ

This session will be followed by a winery tour and tasting at Ravine Vineyard, beginning at 1:00 pm.

Presented by:

Anna Louise Tolan, RDH, FADIA (she, her/elle)

altolan.rdh@gmail.com

Enhancing client outcomes in the battle against periodontal disease hinges on mastering the art of debridement. This interactive, hands-on workshop offers a transformative experience, equipping you with a broader toolkit, innovative techniques, and solutions for tackling your most challenging obstacles. Gain insights into the significance of calculus, location, size, pocket depth, topography, and these factors’ pivotal role in instrument selection. Elevate your confidence and uncover secrets to successful non-surgical periodontal therapy by strategically mastering hand-activated instrumentation, ensuring optimal patient care.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Effectively analyse gingival clinical markers and understand to the implications for debridement
• Recognize persistent inflammation and bleeding points and understand the impact of inflammation and bleeding on periodontal morphology
• Improve instrumentation skills by examining and evaluating new approaches and advanced fulcrums
• Implement techniques for detecting and removing tenacious burnished calculus
• Evaluate how different instrument choices will affect periodontal debridement outcomes

This session will be followed by a winery tour and tasting at Peller Estates Winery, beginning at 1:00 pm.

This session is reserved for dental hygiene program directors, clinical coordinators and leads.

Details coming soon.

This session will be followed by a winery tour and tasting at Trius Winery, beginning at 3:00 pm.

Friday, October 18

Product Showcase: Ten for Ten!

Friday, October 18 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Hear presentations from 10 companies on their new and updated products for the dental hygiene profession. Featuring: 3M, Colgate, Dentsply Sirona, Haleon, Philips, Septodont, Waterpik and more! Special product samples will be available for all participants.
Spaces are limited so register early!

Details coming soon.

Presented by:

Karen A Raposa, RDH, MBA (she, her/elle)

Autism affects an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize, and in some cases function independently on a day-to-day basis. The need to better understand patients with autism and their unique abilities and gifts has never been greater. This session will offer a discussion of the patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) along with a review of how to properly assess the patient’s abilities. Treatment techniques and ideas for incorporating technology and creativity into your care will be explored. Comprehensive home care regimens and what they look like will also be offered.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Review how to properly assess the patient’s abilities
• Discuss techniques for dental hygiene treatment that encompass creativity and the technologies
• Produce a comprehensive patient-centered home care regimen for a patient with autism

Presented by:

Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, FIADFE (she, her/elle)

RDH Connection Inc. | jjones@jo-annejones.com

Are we simply “cleaning teeth” or are we truly impacting lives? Dental hygienists have the ability and ethical responsibility to change lives through the power of our message and the science of our treatment. By understanding the intersection between oral health and general health, dental hygienists can provide patient-centred care that extends beyond cleaning teeth to enhancing both the quality of life and quantity of patients we treat. It is time to recognize our role in reducing inflammation and sustaining overall health for our patients. Our time is NOW to take our practice and patients’ health to the next level.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of the dental hygienist in minimizing risk of oral and systemic diseases
• Enhance awareness and treatment of periodontal disease as an inflammatory condition with systemic implications
• Evaluate assessment protocols related to risk management of oral and systemic diseases
• Integrate clinical resources and educational materials to enhance the patient's understanding of the critical importance of oral health

Presented by:

William Paveletz, DMD (he, him/il)

VOCO America

Caries infection has increased in young adult populations and continues to be a major disease among children. This session discusses the impact of nanotechnology on today's preventive and restorative materials. Attendees will learn about advancements in desensitizers, sealants, and fluoride treatments to help combat patients' sensitivity issues and about how to prevent future issues.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand how new research findings support the application of evidence for varnish with chemotherapeutic fluoride treatment
• Understand recent research exploring how dental practitioners are using scientific evidence in their patient treatment decisions and patient counselling
• Apply Xylitol-containing fluoride-based treatments and nanohybrid sealants and articulate their effectiveness for today's patients
• Understand and review the current changes to desensitizing and home-use fluoridation treatments

Presented by:

Ramzi V Abou-Arraj, DDS, MS (he, him/il)

University of Alabama at Birmingham | rva@uab.edu

This session will focus on identifying the health status of periodontal structures and peri-implant tissues using the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions. The interpretation of the various parameters affecting the classification will be discussed. The session will emphasize the importance of proper diagnosis and individualizing the treatment plan according to the patient’s presentation. It will also offer a personalized approach to patient management through this classification system, including diagnosis, recognition of influencing local and systemic factors, prognosis, and therapy in daily practice.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish health from disease around natural teeth and dental implants using the periodontal disease classification
• Understand risk factors associated with periodontal disease and their role in determining the diagnosis and treatment plan
• Describe a practical approach for diagnosing the various stages and grades of periodontitis
• Discuss the role of the classification system in optimizing patient care and consider its implementation in clinical practice

Presented by:

Amber D Riley, MS, RDH

DeCo Education & Consulting, LLC | ARiley@DeCoEducation.com

This session will provide an introduction to forensic odontology and how the law dictates a forensic human identification. A step-by-step exploration of a comprehensive dental autopsy will be presented, including physical examination, photography, radiography, and forensic evidence management needs of postmortem states such as skeletonized, decomposed, and burned remains.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Improve appreciation for the forensic value of accurate dental records
• Understand the role of a forensic dental team identification

Presented by:

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

ErgoFitLife | ErgoFitLife@gmail.com

Practising dental hygiene doesn't have to hurt! Stop the aches and pains commonly associated with clinical dental hygiene and protect your physical health with the use of ergonomic equipment, the implementation of practical ergonomic strategies, and by understanding the role that posture-enhancing exercise plays in reducing workplace pain. Practise chairside stretches for use in the daily release of chronically tight muscles in this interactive session!

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify risk factors for work-related dental hygiene pain
• Describe practical solutions for an ergonomic workspace
• Demonstrate chairside stretches that can be performed during the workday
• Integrate ergonomic strategies and equipment to reduce fatigue and prevent injury
• Understand why posture-correcting exercises prevent injuries

Presented by:

George K Merijohn, DDS (we, our/nous)

University of Washington; University of California San Francisco | communication@merijohn.com

Is gingival recession exposing restorative margins and root surfaces in the aesthetic zone? Are you seeing gingival recession with tooth movement? Is gingival recession causing problematic root sensitivity? Discover how to avoid gingival recession in the first place and, once it is treated, how to keep it from coming back. Learn the five key gingival recession susceptibility factors and explore the use of practical chairside tools that will increase the quality of practice services for its management and prevention.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Triage, evaluate, treatment plan, and communicate with patients regarding gingival recession
• Understand when and how to monitor gingival recession
• Identify a patient for surgical evaluation or referral

Presented by:

Cirrus Consulting Group & TD Wealth Management

During the first hour of this session, independent dental hygienists will learn the basics of leases, the pitfalls to be aware of, and tips for negotiating. During the second hour, guidance will be provided on basic wealth management strategies for business owners. Topics include investments, RRSPs, tax strategies, and why you need a will. Attendees will then have an opportunity to network with their colleagues and ask further questions of the presenters.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals and components of a lease
• Recognize detrimental lease clauses that could adversely impact their business
• Apply fundamental investment strategies
• Articulate the significance of having a will

Saturday, October 19

Presented by:

Timothy Donley, DDS, MSD (he, him/il)

Doctor@drtimdonley.com

Medical professionals are waking up to the fact that the health of the mouth can affect patient outcomes when managing systemic diseases. Medicine needs our help. Dentistry now has an opportunity to claim its rightful place on the health care stage. We know that dentistry and medicine have to work together but no one has explained what co-management looks like until now. During this session, you will learn an efficient, motivating way to interact with the other health care providers of your patients. Better patient outcomes, better practice performance, and better professional satisfaction are all possible. You will leave equipped with the knowledge and materials to achieve all of that and more.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Consider a new role for today’s dental hygienists
• Understand what we can say to our medical colleagues about the links between oral and systemic health
• Implement a protocol for communicating with medical professionals
• Access materials necessary to improve interprofessional collaboration

Presented by:

George K Merijohn, DDS (we, our/nous)

University of Washington; University of California San Francisco | communication@merijohn.com

Contaminated aerosol is not safe and leading-edge practices not only try to keep it from spreading, but they also strive to prevent producing it in the first place. Learn how! This session covers rotary instruments, power scalers, air polishers, and periodontal hand instruments. Sound, time-tested, no-nonsense methodology matters. Now is the time to give your practice the competitive edge it needs. Discover the key steps you can take to maximize oral health care team safety, attract top oral health care team members, exceed patient expectations, and increase practice volume.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Implement aerosol-reduced and aerosol-free dental hygiene therapy
• Explore state-of-the art aerosol-reduced rotary instrumentation
• Discover practical, three-way syringe spray substitutions
• Increase practice volume and treatment acceptance with leading-edge strategies for practice marketing

Presented by:

Kristin Yont, DMD, RYT, Benson Henry Institute SMART Certified Healthcare Provider

University of Saskatchewan | kristinsmart123@gmail.com

Dental hygienists and their clients are inundated with stressors every day. Chronic stress is toxic and is an inflammatory condition that increases our vulnerability to hundreds of diseases. The current leading causes of death from non-communicable diseases are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, respiratory disorders, and the neuropsychiatric disorders of anxiety, depression, and dementia. We treat clients with these conditions every day. Mind–body medicine is based on the recognition that beliefs, thoughts, feelings, attitudes, behaviours, and relationships can have a profound effect on the body, and vice versa. There is an ever-growing body of evidence that supports the understanding of mind–body medicine in reducing stress and increasing resiliency, thereby decreasing our own vulnerability to disease and aging. Mind–body medicine works! Join me to discover science-based solutions to reducing your stress and the stress of your clients so that you can live happier and healthy lives.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize personal responses to stress
• Apply meditative techniques to help elicit the body’s natural relaxation response
• Change thought patterns and emotional outlooks
• Implement techniques to improve eating, sleeping, and physical activity

Presented by:

Timothy Donley, DDS, MSD (he, him/il)

Doctor@drtimdonley.com

The success of any dental practice depends on the dental hygiene operatory. Through the implementation of an efficient recall routine, dental hygienists have an opportunity to distinguish themselves as the most important member of the oral health care team. This session outlines a comprehensive “Four in Two” approach to the recall visit. A carefully choreographed routine outlining what to look for, what to say, and what to do will be presented in a “learn it today,” “use it tomorrow” format. Better outcomes for your patients and practice are possible when you take a different approach to the recall routine.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to

• Value the mutual goals of dentistry and dental hygiene
• Appreciate the dental hygienist as the most important member of the oral health care team
• Develop communication skills to choregraph a recall routine that is maximally efficient
• Access materials necessary to develop an efficient recall routine

Presented by:

Salme Lavigne, BA, MSDH, PhD, RDH (she, her/elle)

University of Manitoba | salme.lavigne@umanitoba.ca

Research has been conducted for over 30 years on proposed relationships between periodontal disease and numerous systemic diseases. However, the nature of these relationships has not always been clear. Dental hygienists must ensure we are up to date on the latest and most accurate research findings to educate our patients. There are currently 57 diseases that are suspected of being linked with periodontal disease. During this session, you will learn the latest evidence about the nature of these links, supported by results from the five recently published CDHA position papers and statements.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between associations, correlations, and causation
• Discuss current evidence of relationships between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory microbes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes
• Discuss the state of the evidence of new linkages with rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, cognitive decline, and inflammatory cancers
• Explain how maintaining good periodontal health can have a positive influence on overall health
• Develop educational strategies to provide accurate information to patients on oral-systemic relationships

Presented by:

Cynthia C Gadbury-Amyot, MS, EdD, FADHA (she, her/elle)

University of Missouri-Kansas City | amyotc@umkc.edu

With each new technological innovation, educators must assess its practicality for teaching and learning. When the internet gained traction and distance and online education emerged, concerns arose regarding its potential to replace faculty and compromise the quality of teaching and learning. Today, as we confront the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, we once again stand at a crossroad in education. In what ways can we harness this technology to enhance teaching and learning? While ethical issues and the risk of misuse loom large, how can we maximize AI’s potential to enrich education? This session will explore strategies for integrating AI into both classroom and clinic settings, encouraging audience participation to generate innovative ideas.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Examine the influence of past and present technological innovations on teaching and learning, drawing from theory and research to gain insights
• Differentiate between authentic and traditional assessment methods and investigate the rationale behind the growing preference for authentic assessment in the AI era
• Evaluate reflective writing as a method for authentic assessment in teaching and learning within the context of AI
• Generate innovative concepts for integrating AI into dental hygiene education through a collaborative brainstorming session

Join us at the awards luncheon sponsored by dentalcorp and help CDHA recognize its long-standing industry partners and sponsors. CDHA will also celebrate excellence through its awards program, honouring members who have shown extraordinary dedication and commitment to the profession. The luncheon will begin with a special presentation by Dr. Kristin Yont, who will show everyone how to use mindful eating as a mind–body therapy to elicit a relaxation response and reduce stress.

Details coming soon.