Moncton Educational Workshop & AGM
| Time |
Session |
| 8:00-8:30 am |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30-9:30 am |
Oral Cancer Screening for Today's Population: The Need for Change*, Jo-Anne Jones, RDH |
| 9:30-10:30 am |
The Science of Oral Rinses*, Joanna Asadoorian RDH, PhD |
| 10:30-11:00 am |
Break |
| 11:00-Noon |
Mouthing Off! A Look at the Oral Health of Today's Youth, Jo-Anne Jones, RDH |
| Noon-2:00 pm |
CDHA AGM and lunch* |
*If you are unable to attend in person, you may access the proxy form and submit to CDHA office as instructed, no later than 9:00 am ET on September 26.
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Oral Cancer Screening for Today's Population: The Need for Change
Jo-Anne Jones, DipDH, RDH
A study released by the National Cancer Institute confirms that HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers rose by an astounding 225% between 1998 and 2004. If this trend continues, oral cancer will become the nation’s leading HPV-related cancer within the present decade, surpassing cervical cancer. Both the medical and dental communities have been alerted to this emerging pandemic.
We once felt confident identifying those among our client population who were at inherent risk. This is no longer the case. There is an urgent need for change. It’s within our hands.
After the event, participants will be able to
- compare and contrast HPV-negative and HPV-positive incidence and mortality in today’s population.
- increase awareness of symptoms and anatomical sites that are critical to earlier identification of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
- self-evaluate present oral cancer screening methods in dental hygiene clinical practice.
- provide additional resources to the dental hygiene client regarding risk behaviours for HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
The Science of Oral Rinses
Joanna Asadoorian, RDH, PhD
Research shows considerable added benefit to incorporating home oral rinsing into one's oral health care routine—over and above that achieved by toothbrushing and interdental cleansing. However, with so many products available, it is critical that dental hygienists advise clients on the appropriate selection and use of therapeutic oral rinses, and, equally, that they motivate their clients to take on new behaviour. This presentation reviews the latest research on the efficacy, safety and utility of therapeutic oral rinses and highlights health behaviour counseling techniques to assist dental hygienists in stimulating positive behavioural change in clients.
Learning Objectives
- To describe the "added" therapeutic benefits of oral rinses to oral health
- To justify the utility of therapeutic oral rinses in light of current research on safety and efficacy
- To apply health behaviour counselling techniques to stimulate behavioural change in clients, particularly in incorporating an oral rinse into home care routines
Mouthing Off! A Look at the Oral Health of Today's Youth
Jo-Anne Jones, DipDH, RDH
Fast foods, the quest for the “perfect” image, and changing sexual behaviours have all had a profound effect on the oral cavity and overall health. This knowledge allows us to identify areas of concern and intervene to guide today’s teenager to make positive health decisions. Whether we are dental professionals or parents, we need to possess a deeper understanding of the unique pressures and peer influencers on the youth of today. Discover what their mouth is telling you and they’re not!
After the event, participants will be able to
- understand how certain lifestyle and sexual behaviours are placing our youth at risk for a number of dental issues.
- identify dietary influencers that are impacting oral health.
- emerge empowered to respond proactively to the oral health needs of today’s youth.
- be equipped with client education materials and clinical resources.
Biographies
Jo-Anne Jones, DipDH, RDH
Jo-Anne is a well-recognized international speaker bringing life, energy, and inspiration to her presentations. She is also a consultant, author, and successful entrepreneur. Jo-Anne is president of a practice management and clinical training company and corporate partner of rdhu.
Jo-Anne was selected as one of the Dental Products Report’s Top 25 Women in Dentistry last year and joins the 2015 Dentistry Today Continuing Education Leaders for the fifth consecutive year. Jo-Anne is a sought-after writer for leading dental journals and publications including Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Preventive Dentistry Canada, Oh Canada!, RDH Mag, Dentistry Today, and Dental Hygiene Today. The editors of PennWell publications selected Jo-Anne’s article on the rising incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, entitled “Sex and Oral Health: What’s the Connection?”, as “The Most Important Dental Story Published” in 2012.
Her frank and open style of lecturing complemented by the provision of clinical resources has earned her many loyal followers.
Joanna Asadoorian, RDH, PhD
Dr. Joanna Asadoorian is Professor and Coordinator of Online Education at the School of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, at the University of Manitoba. Joanna has been a dental hygienist since she graduated in 1990 from Erie Community College in New York State. She completed her doctorate at the University of Manitoba in the field of knowledge translation, specifically looking at organizational influences on dental hygiene clinical decision making. Her research continues in this area, focusing on continuing learning and competency strategies for health care practitioners. Using a broad range of research methodologies, she explores approaches designed to enhance health care provider change in order to foster best practice. Joanna also has an interest in oral health care products and practices, with a particular concentration in therapeutic rinses. Along with her research, Joanna is currently shifted her focus to delivering online education to dental hygiene students and has recently begun teaching clinically at George Brown College in Toronto. Joanna also advises masters and doctoral students and works clinically in periodontal practice.