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Earn 8 Live CE Credits from the Comfort of Home During this Livestream Virtual CE Event from Today's RDH!
Event is this Friday, August 25, 2023. Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
An affordable and convenient way to earn your live CE credits. Save time and money while learning with top-notch speakers presenting high-quality, relevant CE courses!
All courses are non-sponsored and focused solely on providing objective education.
Agenda:
Date: Friday, August 25, 2023
Time (please note your local time):
Location: Online from the comfort of home or anywhere you have an internet connection
Topics: Oral/Facial Development, Pregnancy & Children's Oral Health, Human Trafficking, Local Anesthetic Options
Total CE Credits: 8 CE (4 live courses, 2 CE each)
Price: Only $99 for 8 CE credits
Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com / prior to emailing support, please read through the FAQ below if you have any questions)
Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM
Speaker | Oral/Facial Development
Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH
Speaker | Pregnancy/Children's Oral Health
Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC
Speaker | Human Trafficking
Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed
Speaker | Local Anesthetic Options
Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP
Event Host | Kara RDH
Course Description: Children grow and change at an almost alarming rate - so fast that it often seems they're hitting a new milestone every time you turn around. As children develop, their faces and mouth change just as much as they do. By age two, the face is already 60% adult-sized; by age five, the face and oral structures are up to 85% grown. We'll examine how genetics, diet, tongue, teeth, and breathing influence craniofacial development and what to assess in the clinical setting.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Presenter: Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM
Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM, is board-certified in Orofacial Myology and owns Nebraska Myofunctional Specialties. She is a professional continuing education speaker on courses in airway, birth to six oral development, newborn airway development, recognizing myofunctional disorders, TMD pain management, and tethered oral tissues. She is a member of ADHA, the International Association of Orofacial Myology, the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry, the Association of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, and the creator of the "SPOTS" Myofunctional Screening Tool. She has held several leadership positions within the NDHA, including president and delegate. Pat has received numerous awards, including 2013 Young Dental's Hygienists who make a difference, 2013 Nebraska Dental Hygienist of the year, 2015 ADHA/Colgate Irene Newman Award for the advancement of dental hygiene, and 2020 Rosemarie Van Norman Prevention Award.
Her years of experience with tongue thrust, digit sucking, TMJD, and other areas of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders have been hugely successful. Pat has an innovative approach allowing the patient to achieve overall confidence by providing an individualized, positive treatment plan. Pat has practiced Orofacial Myology since 2008 in Central and Eastern Nebraska. She and her husband have seven children and nine grandchildren.
Credits: 2.00 CEU
Date & Time: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern (8:00 am - 10:00 am Central | 7:00 am - 9:00 am Mountain | 6:00 am - 8:00 am Pacific/Arizona)
Topic(s): Oral/Facial Development
Instructional Method: Live Presentation
Location: Online Livestream
Prerequisites: None
Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone and an internet connection
Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)
AGD Subject Code(s): 430 Pediatric Dentistry
AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-062-2023-08-2
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
California: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066)
Course Description: Over half of pregnant individuals do not seek dental care during pregnancy. This course will establish the need and opportunities of this population with a review of the current evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for oral healthcare during pregnancy, focusing on improving oral health outcomes during the prenatal period. In addition, oral health professionals will learn how to mitigate enamel erosion associated with morning sickness. This presentation will also review how to provide new mothers with key information and guidance on reducing the transmission of bacteria associated with dental caries, the leading childhood disease. This course will provide an interactive platform for oral health professionals to learn more about engaging pregnant individuals in their and their infant's oral health.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Presenter: Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH
Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH, has more than two decades of dental expertise, beginning as a dental assistant and completing a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from St. Petersburg College in 2008 and a master's in dental hygiene concentration in education from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS University in 2021. She practices clinically and has experience in pediatric, general, and implant dentistry. Outside of clinical practice, Melissa has two years of experience teaching didactic and clinical dental hygiene at Fortis College in Landover, Maryland. She is an educator for Arm and Hammer Oral Care and the Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) and teaches National Dental Hygiene Board Examination Reviews with Sanders Board Preparatory. Melissa is also the President-Elect of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene.
Credits: 2.00 CEU
Date & Time: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern (10:15 am - 12:15 pm Central | 9:15 am - 11:15 am Mountain | 8:15 am - 10:15 am Pacific/Arizona)
Topic(s): Oral Health Care Through Pregnancy
Instructional Method: Live Presentation
Location: Online Livestream
Prerequisites: None
Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone and an internet connection
Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)
AGD Subject Code(s): 430 Pediatric Dentistry
AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-063-2023-08-2
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Melissa Calhoun is an Arm & Hammer professional educator and EMS trainer.
California: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066)
Course Description: Human trafficking is a rapidly increasing public health and safety issue in the United States. It is the fastest-rising commerce in the world, with over 200,000 minors at risk in the United States. People are forced into labor or sexual exploitation with deception and intimidation. It is reported that up to 80% of victims are seen by a healthcare provider while captive. Often, victims will not identify themselves as such due to the fear of being further abused by their captors. Dental care providers are perfectly positioned to identify the signs and report suspected human trafficking. By educating dental clinicians, victims of trafficking may be more likely to be rescued and receive the appropriate resources for recovery. This course will define types of trafficking, differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work, identify at-risk populations, describe how to identify and report trafficked patients, and discuss trauma-informed care.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Presenter: Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC
Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a full-time dental hygiene educator in Texas, where she teaches community dentistry and research. Kandice is the owner of a CE company called Inspired Education & Wellness, where she is a speaker, writer, private practice therapist, and co-owner of Muffins & Mimosas Dental Study Club. She combines her clinical dental and mental health experience to help other healthcare professionals recognize the effects of trauma and trafficking on patients. Kandice is an approved provider under Texas Health and Human Services for human trafficking training for healthcare professionals.
Read her articles in Today's RDH, Dentistry IQ, RDH Magazine, and her blog on Facebook titled Fearless Compassion: Stories of Personal Triumph. Contact Kandice at www.kandiceswarthout.com or on social media @The Counselor Hygienist.
Credits: 2.00 CEU
Date & Time: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern (12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Central | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Mountain | 10:30 am - 12:30 am Pacific/Arizona)
Topic(s): Human Trafficking
Instructional Method: Live Presentation
Location: Online Livestream
Prerequisites: None
Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone and an internet connection
Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)
AGD Subject Code(s): 166 Human trafficking
AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-064-2023-08-2
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None.
California: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066)
Texas Disclaimer: This course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in accordance with House Bill 2059, 86th Session, 2019.
Course Description: Understanding which anesthetic is best for your patient can be challenging, especially when so many options are available. This intermediate-level course guides the learner through the science of anesthetics used in dentistry, including non-injectable, injectable, and which option is best for the procedure.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Presenter: Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed
Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed, is the leading voice in anesthesia dental education. From head and neck anatomy, health histories, and practical tips and tricks to getting anesthesia right every time, Tina employs adult learning principles, equipping her course attendees for success.
A nationally published author, speaker, certified CPR instructor, and founder of Teacher Tina RDH, she keeps her skills and knowledge current while continuing to serve the profession as a clinician, educator, trainer, and speaker. Tina is an approved provider by the Oregon Board of Dentistry to provide education for the initial permit for local anesthesia and the American Academy of Dental Hygiene as a continuing education provider.
Her teaching, training, and presenting style is upbeat and fun, making even the most difficult topics a delight to learn.
Tina has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 20 years and an educator for nearly 15. She received her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene in 2001 and her master's degree in education in 2013.
Credits: 2.00 CEU
Date & Time: Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Eastern (2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Central | 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm Mountain | 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm Pacific/Arizona)
Topic(s): Local Anesthetic
Instructional Method: Live Presentation
Location: Online Livestream
Prerequisites: None
Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone and an internet connection
Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)
AGD Subject Code(s): 340 Anesthesia and Pain Management
AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-065-2023-08-2
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
California: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066)
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Today's RDH Dental CE at Home continuing education (CE) courses meet the standards for approval with ADA CERP, AGD PACE, and AADH. CE Certificates of Completion for the live courses will be sent out within 7 days of the conclusion of the event after attendance and purchase is verified by Today's RDH.
California: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).
Texas: The human trafficking course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in accordance with House Bill 2059, 86th Session, 2019.
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