Today's RDH Live Dental CE at Home Virtual Event

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:

Your Face is Gonna’ Freeze That Way: Craniofacial Growth and Development from Ages One to Eight (2 CE)
Presented by Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM
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
From Pregnancy and Beyond: Oral Health Care Through Pregnancy (2 CE)
Presented by Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH
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
In Plain Sight: Confronting the Human Trafficking Crisis in the Dental Setting (2 CE)
Presented by Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC
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 pm Pacific/Arizona
Local Anesthetic Options for the Oral Health Clinician (2 CE)
Presented by Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed
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

Date: Friday, August 25, 2023

Time (please note your local time):

Eastern: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
Central: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
Mountain: 7:00 am – 3:45 pm
Arizona: 6:00 am – 2:45 pm
Pacific: 6:00 am – 2:45 pm

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)

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:

Review normal craniofacial development from ages one to eight;
Recognize how genetics affect craniofacial development;
Understand the nutritional impacts on the growing child;
Discern the influence of teeth, tongue, and breathing on craniofacial development;
Know what to assess clinically in an exam.

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:

Understand the role oral health plays in pregnancy;
Explore the key oral findings in pregnant patients;
Evaluate the myths associated with pregnancy and dental care;
Examine the relationship between caregiver oral health and infant oral health;
Develop a good understanding of the importance of establishing a dental home by 12 months of age.

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:

Understand the definition of human trafficking, who is at risk, recruitment techniques, and the different types of trafficking;
Identify the difference between sex trafficking and sex work and trafficking and smuggling;
Learn how to identify a person that is being trafficked through screening and observing clinical signs and when it is mandated to report;
Understand the procedures by which to report a potentially trafficked person;
Learn the concepts and use of trauma-informed care;
Identify local and national resources for trafficked persons.

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:

Identify different non-injectable anesthetic options;
Identify which injections to select for the clinical procedure;
Employ atraumatic injection techniques;
Select appropriate anesthetic options for the patient and clinical procedure.

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)

Do these CEs meet the requirements for my state?

Today's RDH is an ADA CERP and AGD PACE provider, both of which are recognized by all 50 states. According to CE provider accreditation guidelines, live, interactive, and streaming events are considered live CE as long as Q & A is offered at the end of each course. This event will be streamed live by Today's RDH, and the speakers will be available for Q & A after their presentation. All CE certificates issued will state this is a live event.

Your state's Dental Practice Act, which can be found on your state's Board of Dentistry/Board of Dental Examiners website, includes your allowable duties, CE requirements, the rules pertaining to your state, etc. Although Today's RDH is recognized by all 50 states to offer CE courses, some states have requirements for specific courses, such as needing board approval. Please check your state's Dental Practice Act for your state's CE requirements. We highly encourage all dental health care professionals to check their state's Dental Practice Act often, as rules, regulations, and CE requirements can change.

Alabama Disclaimer: Webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE credit requirements.

Texas Disclaimer: The human trafficking course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in accordance with House Bill 2059, 86th Session, 2019.

Are these CE courses considered "live" or "in-classroom?"

Yes, these courses are considered "live" and "in-classroom" and are recognized as such by AGD PACE and ADA CERP because the presenters are presenting live (not pre-recorded) and will be available to answer questions from participants during and after their course presentation (i.e., "interacting with the presenter"). The certificate of completion (CE certificate) will state it was a live course.

Note for Tennessee: As of July 1, 2022, a live interactive webinar is considered in-person continuing education. This amendment to the statute defines a "live interactive webinar" as an internet-based broadcast in which viewers may interact with a presenter in real-time.

Alabama Disclaimer: Webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE credit requirements.

Are these CE courses truly live and not pre-recorded?

Yes, these CE courses are being presented live and in real-time. They are not pre-recorded. Being truly live is important because several state Dental Boards do not consider pre-recorded CE courses as meeting live CE requirements. If you are audited and used pre-recorded CE courses toward your live CE requirement, they may not qualify for re-licensure, and you may fall short of your required courses.

When will I receive an email with links to each course to log on?

Once you register for the event, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with your links for each course. Be sure to check your SPAM folder. In order to properly track attendance for the event, each attendee will have unique links to log in to each course: one link per course, for a total of four links. Do not share your links with anybody, or you will not receive your CE certificates of completion for attending. If you share your links and more than one person is logged on using your links, the tracking software that verifies how long you were in attendance for each course won't work correctly.

How do I get my CE certificate/proof of completion? Will it be emailed?

You will receive your CE certificate of completion via email within 7 days after the event concludes. It is very important that you use the same email address to log in to each individual course as you used to register for the event. If you use different emails, there is no way to verify your attendance with your registration. Please note you must be logged on to each course for at least one hour and 40 minutes per accreditation guidelines to receive CE credit.

We recommend you create a SimpleCert account to access all of your CE certificates. Instructions on how to create an account will be in the emails that include your CE certificates (one email per CE certificate). If you do not receive your CE certificates or only receive some of them, CHECK YOUR SPAM BOX. Again, please give us 7 days to verify attendance before reaching out to support.

Are there test questions at the end of each course?

Unless your state requires a quiz/assessment to be taken at the completion of live CE courses, you are not required to take a quiz. For states requiring a quiz, each course's quizzes will be made available.

Your state's Dental Practice Act, which can be found on your state's Board of Dentistry/Board of Dental Examiners website, includes your allowable duties, CE requirements, the rules pertaining to your state, etc. We highly encourage all dental health care professionals to check their state's Dental Practice Act often, as rules, regulations, and CE requirements can change.

Is it mandatory to fill out the course evaluations to receive CE credit?

The course evaluations are not mandatory to fill out to receive CE credit. However, they are much appreciated because they give us valuable feedback to improve future events.

Will this be offered on any other days besides the day listed?

Because this is a live event (not pre-recorded), it can only be watched on the date and at the time listed. Please note your time zone because once each course starts, there is no rewind button to start the course from the beginning.

When is your next live virtual CE event going to be?

We plan each live, virtual CE event one at a time. We aren't organizing and planning our next event right now, so we don't know. However, if you'd like to be the first to know when we announce our next event, you can sign-up for our email list by going to todaysrdh.com and sign-up in the box that says, "Get Today's RDH Sent Directly to Your Inbox." We also offer on-demand (not "live") CE courses which can be found here: https://dentalce.todaysrdh.com/

Why is this event on a Friday?

Before we organize these live CE events, we've put out surveys. Based on the feedback from these surveys, we base which courses are offered and the day most people prefer. The majority stated they prefer a Friday or Saturday. Our last Saturday event was on March 25, 2023, so we are holding this event on a Friday (August 25, 2023). Though we try, we simply cannot please everyone.

Why aren't these CE courses free?

There are costs for putting on events like this; an IT team to ensure the event runs smoothly, speaker compensation, software costs, etc. To offer CE courses at no cost, we would need to have sponsors (i.e., manufacturers/companies pay for our expenses), and this event is completely non-sponsored. Though there is a cost to attend this event, it tends to be cheaper than attending an in-person dental conference, especially for those in rural communities who have added travel and hotel costs on top of in-person conference registration fees.

What is the latest to sign-up?

The latest to sign-up is 15 minutes before the last course of the day or when the event sells out.

Are there breaks?

Yes, there will be 15-minute breaks between each course.

What if I only want a couple of the courses being offered?

These courses are being sold as a package, not individually. If you prefer not to watch and receive CE credit for a particular course offered, you are free to step away during that time and return for other courses during the day.

Do I have to sit and watch the whole thing? Can I attend this CE event if I'm at work?

We highly suggest you watch and pay attention to each course just as you would if you were attending an in-person dental conference to take continuing education courses. We do not recommend attending this CE event if you are at work or distracted.

Dentistry is an evidence-based health care profession which is why continuing education is required for re-licensure. Continuing education aims to keep dental professionals up-to-date on current patient care protocols, research, treatment modalities, techniques, and best practices. Its overreaching goal is to enhance clinical and overall skills to protect patients' health and safety and best meet the needs of patients. If you don't pay attention or are distracted, taking continuing education courses does not serve their intended purpose.

If there are certain courses you don't want credit for, you can step away at those times. There will be breaks in between the courses. Please remember you must be logged in to each two-hour course for a minimum of one hour and 40 minutes per accreditation guidelines to receive CE credit. The webinar software tracks your time in the event, and there will be no exceptions made to those who do not attend for the minimum amount of time.

Are there refunds?

Full refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) will be available through August 18, 2023. Starting August 19, 2023, no refunds will be offered. Please make sure you are available to attend before purchasing and that you have a strong internet connection.

Can we sign-up as a group, or does everyone need to sign-up separately?

Everyone who wants to receive CE credit must register and log into each course individually. This is because CE certificates are awarded based on comparing who purchased tickets and how long that person attended each course.

CE credit will not be given to the entire group if a group is viewing on the same device. CE credit will only be given to the person who is logged in to the device.

Are these courses only for hygienists, or can doctors and dental assistants receive CE too?

These courses can be taken by doctors, hygienists, and dental assistants for CE credit.

Can Canadians receive CE credit for these courses?

Generally speaking, Canada recognizes CE Courses offered by AGD PACE-approved providers. However, we cannot guarantee acceptance, so we always recommend checking with your governing agency to confirm approval.

Is there a cap on the number of attendees?

There is a cap of 5,000 attendees.

What is the processing fee?

The processing fee is an Eventbrite fee they charge for using their software.

Do I have to watch this on a laptop?

You can watch from any device with an internet connection or data, including laptops, desktops, tablets, or smartphones.

What happens if I get disconnected?

Click on the course link again and log back in using the same name and email you registered with. If you get disconnected again, try using a different device, like a smartphone, but please make sure you are using the same name and email you registered with.

Are these CEs reported to CE Broker?

Not directly. Just like an in-person conference, the certificate needs to be manually submitted to CE Broker. To do this, you will need to upload the CE certificate of completion to your CE Broker account.

Can the course presenters hear or see me?

No, the speakers can't see or hear you. You interact with them through a live chat.

Will closed captioning be available during this event?

Yes, we will have closed captioning available during the event. Attendees can choose to turn it on or off.

IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL support@todaysrdh.com

If you are having difficulties registering on this page, please register directly on the Eventbrite page here.

CE certificates have been emailed out to all verified attendees who attended each course for at least an hour and 40 minutes. Besides email, you can also retrieve your CE certificates at https://rdh.tv/certificates by using the email you registered for the event with.

If you have not received your certificates via email and they are not in the retrieval portal linked to above, please email support@todaysrdh.com and we will look into it for you.

Friday, August 25, 2023

Dental CE at Home

ABOUT THE EVENT

SPEAKERS

COURSE DETAILS

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Your Face is Gonna' Freeze That Way: Craniofacial Growth and Development from Ages One to Eight

From Pregnancy and Beyond: Oral Health Care Through Pregnancy

In Plain Sight: Confronting the Human Trafficking Crisis in the Dental Setting

Local Anesthetic Options for the Oral Health Clinician

Frequently Asked Questions

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