Description: Dental caries is completely preventable; however, this multifactorial disease continues to be the #1 childhood disease in the United States. As dental hygienists, it is critical that we provide the necessary education to parents prenatally to be effective in behavior modification to prevent this rampant form of caries. A discussion of the disease, etiology, factors, and prevention techniques will be discussed.

Objectives - Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Determine risk factors for early childhood caries;
• Identify bacteria that cause early childhood caries;
• Differentiate discolorations on teeth that may predispose a child to early childhood caries;
• Apply preventive techniques in practice to prevent or reduce early childhood caries;
• Discuss feeding practices and the importance of nutrition and education.

Presenter: Marion C. Manski, MS, RDH

Marion C. Manski, RDH, MS, is the Director and Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia. She earned her certificate and associate's degree in 1983 from The Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and Northeastern University. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1988. Manski also graduated from the University of Maryland Graduate School with a Master of Science degree in 2004 with a focus on early childhood caries.

Director Manski is the creator of the local anesthesia program at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she served as Director and Director of Admissions and Recruitment. She was instrumental in passing legislation in Maryland for local anesthesia in 2009 and creating a curriculum for Maryland's local anesthesia course approved by the State Board. She was also the course coordinator of the continuing education program regarding local anesthesia at Fones School of Dental Hygiene, where she served as Director from 2019-2022. She has been involved in grants and has presented and published on local anesthesia, early childhood caries (ECC), and access to care. Most recently, she was awarded a $250,000 grant by the City of Bridgeport regarding access to care and successfully was given IRB approval by Bridgeport Hospital to study the effects of dental hygiene care on pregnant mothers regarding healthy pregnancy and reduction of ECC. She is in the process at VCU to collaborate with their OB/GYN clinic to highlight the importance of oral health and pregnancy outcomes.

Professor Manski serves on the editorial review board of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Journal of Dental Education, and Perspectives of the Midlevel Practitioner. She serves as Chair-Elect of The American Dental Education Association's Council of Allied Dental Program Directors. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the International Dental Hygienists Association. Ms. Manski was honored nationally by her peers in 2016 as a "Mover and Shaker '' in Dimensions of Dental Hygiene's Annual "Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know." The American Dental Hygienists' Association honored Ms. Manski nationally in 2017 with the ADHA Irene Newman Award.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern (8:00 am - 10:00 am Central | 7:00 am - 9:00 am Mountain/Arizona | 6:00 am - 8:00 am Pacific)

Topic(s): Early Childhood Caries

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-038-2022-12-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Marion Manski is a consultant for Septodont.

Description: This course explores protocol for pathologic assessments in dental clinical settings. It includes processes for having pathology discussions with patients chairside, documenting conditions found during assessment, and reporting the information to the patient to follow-up after pathology or potential pathology has been noted.

Objectives - Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Describe the concepts of disease versus health in the mouth;
• Assess to detect potential abnormalities in tissues at every preventive appointment;
• Describe lesions using appropriate terminology;
• Determine whether lesions are a variant of normal or potential pathology;
• Document data from the patient assessment;
• Present relevant data to co-practitioners for continuity of care;
• Describe processes for patient follow-up after preventive care visit.

Presenter: Dr. Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA

Wife, mother, farmer, student, college administrator, educator, inventor, public health advocate, businesswoman, researcher, writer, speaker--yet always a dental hygienist--Emily has worn many hats over the course of her 20 years in the dental industry. She takes pride in utilizing her inquisitive mind and honest attitude to lead faculty at her college, influence manufacturers to listen to dental professionals in product innovation, and transform students into entry-level professionals, promoting the use of inner accountability, tenacity, and empowerment. Emily is currently in her final semester of coursework before beginning her dissertation journey, studying to receive her EdD in Higher Education Organizational Leadership. As a native rural Iowan, Emily is married to a fifth-generation family farmer and machinist, and they live on their crop farm with their two sons, Luke and Erik. Emily enjoys cooking and baking, target shooting, four wheeling, reading, and shopping.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern (10:15 am - 12:15 pm Central | 9:15 am - 11:15 am Mountain/Arizona | 8:15 am - 10:15 am Pacific)

Topic(s): Oral Pathology

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): 730 Oral Pathology

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-039-2022-12-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Emily Boge is a Key Opinion Leader and/or conslutant for Dentsply Sirona, Young Dental, Pacific Dental Technologies, Zirc, vTail, and Ansell.

Description: Are you currently documenting the 2018 AAP classifications on every patient? The standard of care necessitates that each patient has an AAP classification in health, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Implants have become commonplace in the oral cavity and also need an AAP classification assigned and documented when present. This course discusses how to accurately assign an AAP classification for each patient wherever they fall on the health-to-disease spectrum.

Objectives - Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Identify the AAP classifications for health;
• Review the AAP classifications for gingivitis;
• List the three AAP classifications for implants;
• Describe staging of periodontitis according to the 2018 AAP classifications;
• Explain grading of periodontitis according to the 2018 AAP classifications.

Presenter: Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH

Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH, has worked in a variety of dental settings and has been in academia for 11 years and in dentistry for 21 years. She's an educator for Baccalaureate level students at The Utah College of Dental Hygiene.

Shelley co-runs Hygiene Edge, whose goal is to inspire dental professionals to be their best, promote industry best practices and help educators navigate the clinic and classroom. Their YouTube channel has over 17 million views on their helpful videos. Through Hygiene Edge, she creates videos and blogs and professionally co-speaks on topics such as Anesthesia, Oral Hygiene Education, Adolescents, Clinical Updates, and AAP classifications. She also runs a podcast called Hygiene EDGEucators, providing helpful content catered to dental educators.

Shelley also owns Homebound Smiles, where she provides care to our elderly population who needs it the most. Shelley is an award recipient of the 2021 Today's RDH Honor Awards and has served as the Secretary of the Utah Dental Hygienists' Association.

Presenter: Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, RDH

Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, RDH, COO of Hygiene Edge and Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene at Utah Tech University, is passionate about all things dental hygiene.

Jessica has been in the dental field for 23 years with experience as front office staff, dental assistant, and dental hygienist. She has been in education for 10 years. As the COO of Hygiene Edge, she seeks to "educate, grow, and inspire" with dental professionals throughout their careers with helpful videos, podcasts, and other educational content.

Education is Jessica's joy, from educating patients, students, and anyone else who comes across Hygiene Edge's YouTube channel. She has presented both nationally and internationally to continue educating, growing, and being inspired with her fellow dental professionals.

Jessica is the recipient of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Element Award and the Utah Tech College of Health Sciences Outstanding Service Award. She is a past president of the Utah Dental Hygienists' Association and is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

Presenter: Melia Lewis, MEd, BSDH, RDH

Melia Lewis, MEd, BSDH, RDH, grew up in the dental world. With 14 years of dental hygiene experience, four as a dental assistant, and hundreds of continuing education hours, she loves to learn and stay up to date on the latest technologies. She is a current adjunct faculty member at Utah Valley University and the Utah College of Dental Hygiene and works in a family private practice in Utah. Her passion is helping dental hygienists feel empowered and supported, as well as educating the public on how awesome dental hygienists are to their oral and overall health. If she's not talking about teeth and health, she can be found in the mountains with her family and Goldendoodle pup. Melia can be reached at melia@hygieneedge.com

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern (12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Central | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Mountain/Arizona | 10:30 am - 12:30 am Pacific)

Topic(s): AAP Guidelines

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): 490 Periodontics

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-040-2022-12-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None

Description: Eating disorders affect millions of people each year. Many go undiagnosed and untreated due to the shame and the secret nature of eating disorders. One misconception is that these disorders are a choice, and the patient can return to normal eating simply by will or force. Eating disorders are serious mental wellness issues requiring a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. This course will define and list different types of eating disorders and describe the physical, psychological, and oral manifestations. The dental professional is perfectly positioned to recognize and respond to patients that suffer from eating disorders. Learn not only oral health applications but how to approach the patient with a trauma-informed mindset.

Objectives - Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Define eating disorders and identify a variety of types;
• Describe the diagnosis and epidemiology of anorexia, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, compulsive overeating, compulsive over-exercising, night-eating syndrome, and sleep eating disorder;
• Outline the psychological consequences of eating disorders;
• Identify the oral signs of eating disorders;
• Explain a trauma-informed care mindset with treating eating-disordered patients.

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. Kandice is the owner of Inspired Education & Wellness, where she is a speaker, writer, and private practice therapist. Kandice is an approved provider under Texas Health and Human Services for human trafficking training for healthcare professionals. She combines her clinical dental and mental health experience to help other healthcare professionals have a fulfilling work-life experience. Read her articles in Today's RDH 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: Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Eastern (2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Central | 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm Mountain/Arizona | 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm Pacific)

Topic(s): Eating Disorders/Oral Manifestations

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): 130 Electives

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-041-2022-12-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None