CDHA Virtual Annual General Meeting & Education Session 2022
President’s Welcome
Wendy Stewart, RDH
On behalf of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association’s (CDHA) board of directors, I would like to invite you to CDHA’s virtual annual general meeting (AGM) and education session. We hope you will join us on October 22 to learn about the work of CDHA, approve the selection of financial auditors, and learn about guided biofilm therapy sponsored by Oral Science.
Agenda for Saturday, October 22
Note: Times listed are in Eastern Time.
| Time |
Event |
Presenter |
|
10:45 – 10:55 am ET
|
Log in to virtual platform
|
|
|
11:00 – 11:03 am ET
|
Introduction & Welcome
|
Wendy Stewart, CDHA president
|
|
11:03 – 11:05 am ET
|
Greetings from Oral Science
|
Fazila Hassanali, RDH
|
|
11:05 – 11:55 am ET
|
The Magic of Air on Dysbiotic Biofilms sponsored by 
Join us for a presentation on guided biofilm therapy (GBT). Melissa will answer your most pressing questions and share the compelling science, and benefits surrounding the magic of GBT. Questions for the speaker will be collected from participants in advance of the event.
Note: The speaker will endeavour to answer as many questions as possible. Questions can only be submitted until October 10.
|
Melissa A Obrotka, BA, RDH
|
|
11:55 am – 12:00 pm ET
|
Break
|
|
|
12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
|
Annual General Meeting
|
|
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Members-Only Event
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the members of CDHA will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 12:00 pm ET. Click below to access the proxy form and submit it to the CDHA office as instructed, no later than 4:00 pm ET on October 14, 2022.
The annual financial statements and the auditor’s reports will be made available on CDHA’s website and at the registered office of the CDHA and any member may, on request, obtain a printed copy free of charge at the registered office or by prepaid mail.
Note: Only CDHA active, life, and graduated student members are eligible to vote and must do so using the Zoom online platform. Those choosing to use the Zoom conference call option will not have the ability to vote during the session and must complete a proxy form in advance as indicated above.
Notice and proxy form (PDF)
Before joining the session on a computer or mobile device, be sure to download the Zoom app. For those who do not have access to a computer or mobile device, there will be an option to dial in using a Zoom conference call number but you will not have the ability to vote during the session. In this case, please complete the proxy form as indicated above.
Are you curious about what happened at last year’s virtual AGM? The recorded version of the 2021 Annual General Meeting is still available.
Education Session
Session Information
Guided biofilm therapy (GBT) describes a strategic plan for upsetting the underworld of biofilms in the oral cavity. This novel approach to biofilm removal incorporates the magic of air, powder and water to irradicate dysbiotic biofilms clinging to teeth and implants. With GBT, the client and clinician benefit from an easy, gentle and effective method of biofilm removal from implants, exposed root surfaces, delicate restorative materials, and difficult to access periodontal pockets. This presentation explores compelling science, and benefits surrounding the magic of GBT for preventing and treating biofilm infections in the oral cavity.
Presenter
Melissa A Obrotka, BA, RDH
Melissa A Obrotka, BA, RDH, holds over 25 years of experience in the dental field and concentrated clinical experience with the dental implant patient population. Melissa’s core objectives for patient care are focused on a “wholestic” approach to dental prevention, disease remission, and therapies that encompass total body health and wellness. Her approach to patient care is focused on biofilm disruption strategies for periodontal and peri-implant health and longevity while providing healthcare advocacy to patients. In addition, Obrotka is a dental hygiene motivator, educator, podcast host, change agent, influencer, and industry thought leader. Obrotka serves as a clinical adjunct professor at her alma mater, Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, where she elevated clinical education by instructing students on the oral microbiome, biofilm disruption and introduced the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) methodology. Obrotka was nationally recognized in 2016 as a Master Clinician for her outstanding clinical expertise. In 2017, Obrotka was named one of the "Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know" by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and now serves as the US GBT Education Manager for EMS Dental.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this session, registrants will be able to:
- Appraise evidence surrounding pathogenic biofilms as a direct and indirect promoter of chronic diseases
- Distinguish vast clinical benefits guided biofilm therapy provides to irradicate pathogenic biofilms
- Identify shifts in paradigms and protocols necessary to provide Guided Biofilm Therapy to your clients