HYGIENE STUDY CLUB
UPCOMING EVENTS
Janis Spiliadis is an international clinician with over 35 years of experience practicing in Switzerland, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Janis received her degree in dental hygiene from Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach County, Florida. In 2007, Janis obtained her Independent Hygiene Certification allowing her to open her own practice in Switzerland,
where she practiced for 25 years. Janis has also served as a member of the Straumann Hygiene Advisory Board and is a KOL for several dental companies. Fluent in French, Janis has presented worldwide on the effects of biofilm on systemic health.
This course qualifies for 3 CE credits
FULL-ARCH HYBRID MAINTENANCE
Presented by Janis Spiliadis, CRDH
The demand for a full fixed solution is on the rise and a wonderful solution for many patients. However, once placed they can pose a hygiene challenge for the patient and practitioner. Educating the patient is crucial to long term success. This course will provide evidence-based solutions for optimal maintenance in the office and at home solutions for the patient. Protocols for effective biofilm removal with and without the prosthesis will be discussed.
Educational Objectives:
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Differentiate health and disease in the hybrid patient
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Identify potential complications and risks in pre- and post-operative care
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Understand the current literature on proper instrumentation and maintenance
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Identify effective instrumentation protocols for managing the full arch case
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Establish customized home care regimens patients will use and find effective
Speaker: Janis Spiliadis, CRDH
UNMASKING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
Presented by Janis Spiliadis, CRDH
The increased usage of opioids to treat oral pain has caused a spike in Opioid Use Disorder and unintentional overdoses. Your patient intake procedures are the first point of contact you have in uncovering potential and even existing indicators of abuse or addiction. Careful screening methods are essential in the everyday clinical practice to support your patients and ensure a healthy post-surgical experience. Early detection and careful screening are critical when dealing with opioid addiction.
As health care professionals, we are ideal first responders to help our patients that use in an unhealthy manner. This program will increase awareness of these addictive drugs and elevate our role as health care professionals.
Educational Objectives:
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Understand how opioids lead to addiction.
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid abuse and overdose.
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Understand pain management alternatives used in dentistry and the, role of Nalaxone in reversing its effects.
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Discuss hygienist role in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program ( PDMP), possible patient referral sources, and proper disposal of medications.
Speaker: Janis Spiliadis, CRDH
Janis Spiliadis is an international clinician with over 35 years of experience practicing in Switzerland, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Janis received her degree in dental hygiene from Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach County, Florida. In 2007, Janis obtained her Independent Hygiene Certification allowing her to open her own practice in Switzerland,
where she practiced for 25 years. Janis has also served as a member of the Straumann Hygiene Advisory Board and is a KOL for several dental companies. Fluent in French, Janis has presented worldwide on the effects of biofilm on systemic health.
This course qualifies for 3 CE credits
PAST EVENTS
BEING PREPARED:
Most Common Medical Emergencies every Clinician should Understand
Presented by Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Virtual Program
A 2019 survey of 2704 dentists revealed that over 13,000 medical emergencies occurred over the last 10 years. If a medical emergency happened today, would you feel confident that you are ready to manage the situation? It is imperative that clinicians can recognize the signs and know the best course of action for different medical emergencies. This course will review the most common medical emergencies experienced in the dental office and recommended actions.
Objectives:
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Recognize signs of common medical emergencies
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Describe the steps for medical emergency management for common emergencies
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Define key elements of medical emergency preparedness.
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Review important pieces of a medical emergency kit
Speaker: Nicole Fortune, MBA, BA, RDH
Time, Date, Locations:
Virtual Event
Tuesday, June 20 6:30 – 9:00PM
Nicole has been practicing hygiene at Champlain Periodontics in Burlington, Vermont for the past 15 years. She has lectured extensively throughout the country on various aspects of dental hygiene and periodontal therapy.
This course qualifies for 2.5 CE Credits
NEW FINDINGS WITH DENTAL IMPLANT RESEARCH
Wednesday, November 9 and Thursday, November 10 · 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Presented by Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Virtual Program
2.5 CEU
Time, Date, Locations:
Virtual Event
HYBRID MAINTENANCE
Tuesday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 19 · 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Presented by Janis Spiliadis, CRDH
3 CEU
Time, Date, Locations:
Tuesday, October 18
6:00 – 9:00PM
Mountain Branch Golf Club
1827 Mountain Road, Joppa. MD
Wednesday, October 19 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sheraton Hotel
603 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson
This course qualifies for 2.5 CE Credits
HOW DENTAL IMPLANTS BECAME THE STANDARD OF CARE
This program is virtual. Link will be sent upon registration.
For over two decades, dental implants have been the standard of care to replace missing teeth. Understanding how implants became the standard of care will help communicate the value of this treatment option to patients and why they are the ideal choice. This course will present the evolution of dental implants from the biological and functional aspects. It will also introduce public perception and patient expectations with treatment planning.
Educational Objectives
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Review the history and development of dental implants
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Explain the mechanism of action that makes modern dental implants succeed
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Understand the physiological, functional, and aesthetic differences of various tooth replacement options
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Identify patient expectations and perceptions concerning treatment planning
Speaker: Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Nicole is a registered dental hygienist who has extensive experience in periodontics, providing non-surgical and preventative care. She is a recognized expert in training dental hygienists in various areas of periodontics, including dental endoscopy, laser assisted hygiene care and dental implants. Nicole has delivered multiple educational presentations
VIRTUAL EVENT
February 22 and 23, 2022
6:30 to 8:00pm
to Vermont Technical College Dental Hygiene School, University of Michigan’s Ramfjord Symposium, The National Osteology Foundation and The Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, as well as numerous other clubs and professional groups across the country.
This course qualifies for 1.5 CE credits
VIRTUAL EVENT
March 15, 2022
6:00 to 9:00pm
Facebook Study Group, as well as the founder of A Higher Learning. Shavonne was recently celebrated as one of Dimension of Dental Hygiene’s Top 6 Dental Hygienists You Should Know for Clinical Practice. With a background as Implant Care Practitioner in Oral Surgery, Shavonne has cultivated a pathway for dental hygienists to work intra-professionally alongside Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
This course qualifies for 3 CE Credits
DENTAL IMPLANTS AND THE EDENTULOUS POPULATION
This program is virtual. Link will be sent upon registration.
According to the College of Prosthodontics, more than 26 million Americans are edentulous, with approximately 23 million being completely edentulous. Countless studies state that the impact of edentulism on oral and general health can lead to impairment, functional limitation, physical, psychological, and social disability. Dental implants have become the standard of care to replace missing teeth, expanding the treatment options for delivering dental care to the edentulous population. This program will provide dental professionals with a comprehensive knowledge base of implant dentistry as it pertains to the edentulous population to help identify candidates for full arch rehabilitation and successful long-term treatment outcomes.
Educational Objectives:
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List and define the fundamentals of implant dentistry.
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Identify full arch treatment solutions and prosthetic designs.
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Recognize complications involving multiple and full arch cases.
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Compare and contrast treatment modalities for edentulous patients.
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Discuss strategies to maintain complex implant restorations.
Speaker: Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH
Shavonne is a member of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries, International Federation of Dental Hygienists, serves as delegate for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Immediate Past President of the District of Columbia Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is the co-founder of RDH Innovations and Dental Implants Uncovered
HOW TO UTILIZE EFFECTIVE CASE PRESENTATION TO LEAD PATIENTS TO IDEAL TREATMENT
This program is virtual. Link will be sent upon registration.
Case presentation is an important aspect of patient interaction that can determine if a patient moves forward with treatment. Typically, dental hygienists spend the most time with patients, often leading to trusting relationships with patients. Patients ask our thoughts on recommended treatments. Understanding patient motivations and how to effectively present treatment will help lead the patient to the ideal treatment options.
Educational Objectives:
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Recognize motivational interviewing techniques for patient acceptance & understanding
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Identify barriers to treatment acceptance
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Understand how to present treatment for patient comprehension
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Learn to connect dental treatment solutions with patient’s concerns
Speaker: Nicole Fortune, MBA, BA, RDH
Nicole has been practicing hygiene at Champlain Periodontics in Burlington, Vermont for the past 15 years. She has lectured extensively throughout the country on various aspects of dental hygiene and periodontal therapy.
VIRTUAL EVENT
Wednesday, September 14 and
Thursday, September 15, 2022
6:30 to 9:00pm
This course qualifies for 2.5 CE Credits
VIRTUAL EVENT
April 7, 2022
6:30 to 9:00pm
Melissa holds over 25 years of experience in the dental field and concentrated clinical experience with the dental implant patient population. 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. Melissa is a dental hygiene
motivator, educator, podcast host, change agent, influencer, and industry thought leader. She is a clinical adjunct professor at her alma mater, Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, where she elevates clinical education by instructing students on oral microbiome and bacterial disruption methodologies. Melissa was nationally recognized in 2016 as a Master Clinician for her outstanding clinical expertise. In 2017, she was named one of the “Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know’’ by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. by D
This course qualifies for 2.5 CE Credits
IMPLANT DENTISTRY IS INNOVATIVE,
SO WHY ISN'T OUR MAINTENANCE?
This program is virtual. Link will be sent upon registration.
The innovative minds of implant dentistry have provided practitioners the ability to restore function, health, and life-altering care to our patients. However, dentistry does not approach implant maintenance with the same innovation that created this professional niche. A comprehensive implant workflow is required to keep these patients healthy and produce the predictable long-term outcomes we disclose to patients during their dental implant case presentations, and innovation is also required in the maintenance phase of implant dentistry. Dental hygienists play a vital role in the long-term success of implant dentistry and need to step into their role as the champions of implant success and health as they are the first responders to peri-implant disease.
Educational Objectives:
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Understand the-foundational differences between dental implants and teeth
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Review the AAP implant classification system
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Recognize the systemic burden of peri-implant disease
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Understand the demand for an implant workflow that differs from natural teeth
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Review professional biofilm management strategies for long-term success
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Present specialized aides for individualized care and motivational behavior modifications
Speaker: Melissa Obrotka, BBA, RDH
HOW DENTAL IMPLANTS BECAME THE STANDARD OF CARE
Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16 · 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Presented by Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Virtual Program
2.5 CEU
DENTAL IMPLANT CASE PRESENTATION
Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15 · 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Presented by Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Virtual Program
2.5 CEU
PERIODONTAL ENDOSCOPY IN THE MODERN DENTAL PRACTICE
Periodontal endoscopy offers dentists and patients non-surgical, predictable treatment solutions for advanced periodontal and peri-implant diseases. The endoscope offers direct visual access to the root surface within the periodontal pocket without a surgical flap.
Participants will analyze the processes and results of traditional pocket reduction surgery compared to non-surgical endoscope treatment. We will explore advanced diagnostics and adjunctive therapies - such as lasers and enamel matrix protein - that create an ideal environment for gingival attachment and in some cases, bone regeneration.
Educational Objectives
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Recognize the conditions under which periodontal endoscopy is ideally utilized and when regenerative surgery is indicated.
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Discuss the use of treatment aids to enhance clinical results.
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Analyze the use of the periodontal endoscope as a diagnostic tool.
Speaker: Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH
Nicole is a registered dental hygienist who has extensive experience in periodontics, providing non-surgical and preventative care. She is a recognized expert in training dental hygienists in various areas of periodontics, including dental endoscopy, laser assisted hygiene care and dental implants. Nicole has delivered multiple educational presentations
Time, Date, Locations:
Tuesday, April 26 6:00 – 9:00PM
Mountain Branch Golf Club
1827 Mountain Road, Joppa. MD
Wednesday, April 27 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sheraton Baltimore North
903 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson
to Vermont Technical College Dental Hygiene School, University of Michigan’s Ramfjord Symposium, The National Osteology Foundation and The Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, as well as numerous other clubs and professional groups across the country.
This course qualifies for 3 CE credits