Course Description: What potential complications lurk behind the patient's medical history that may impact dental therapy, alter treatment plans, and perhaps even result in medical emergencies? Armed only with a summary of past and current disease states and a list of current medications, will you be able to decipher the clues, solve the mystery, and employ innovative treatment strategies to save the day?

This program will provide practical tools every dental professional can use every day to assist them in interpreting the information about medications, supplements, and substances of abuse contained in a patient's medical history and understanding their impact on dental treatment planning and patient care.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the medications, supplements, and substances of abuse most frequently encountered on a patient's medical history and their impact on dental therapy;
• Describe medication-induced and systemic illness-induced xerostomia and specific clinical technologies dental professionals may employ to combat its negative effects;
• Explore innovative treatment options available with injectable and topical anesthetics for managing pain in medically complex patients;
• Identify the clinical signs and symptoms of undiagnosed systemic illness that may be present during routine oral examination.

Presenter: Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.

With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola has earned his international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom's mission is to provide clinicians with valuable insight into the dental considerations of general medicine as well as the medical considerations of general dentistry. As an award-winning educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of 15 dental professional degree programs. As a widely published author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs. As an award-winning speaker, Tom has been recognized by many organizations and associations as one of the most sought-after lecturers in dentistry and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals since 2001.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, March 28, 2025 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): Medical/Health History

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 Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-103-2025-03-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None disclosed

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in 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.

Course Description: This course explores the fascinating world of orofacial myology and its relationship to optimal dental health. Discover the history that molded the profession, the early years' influencers and leaders, along with the concepts and tenets of myofunctional therapy. The initial myofunctional exam will be discussed in concert with the principles of myofunctional therapy. We will "chew over" the importance of our relationships with other professionals and the value of collaborative care in total patient care.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discover the history of myofunctional therapy;
• Understand the basics of a comprehensive medical history and pictorial documentation;
• Learn the concepts and tenants of orofacial myology;
• Address collaborative care with other professionals.

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, TMJD pain management, and tethered oral tissues.

Pat is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, 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 Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association, including president and delegate. Pat has received numerous awards, including Young Dental's Hygienists Who Make a Difference in 2013, Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association Dental Hygienist of the Year in 2013 and 2024, the ADHA Irene Newman Outstanding Clinician Award in 2015, and the IAOM Rosemarie Van Norman Prevention Award in 2020.

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 ten grandchildren.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, March 28, 2025 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): Orofacial Myology

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-104-2025-03-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None disclosed

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in 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.

Course Description: Laser-assisted hygiene continues to rise as a standard of care. This course will review research on laser therapy in hygiene and explore its various applications within the dental hygienists' scope of practice. Attendees will gain practical insights into how dental hygienists can implement lasers effectively in their daily routines while enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Whether you're looking to enhance your laser knowledge or begin providing laser procedures in your practice, this course will provide you with knowledge and tools to confidently integrate lasers into your daily routines and optimize patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the latest research and evidence supporting the use of lasers in dental hygiene;
• Identify and explain various laser applications in dental hygiene, including soft tissue and periodontal treatments;
• Implement laser technology effectively within dental hygiene practices to improve patient care and outcomes;
• Navigate dental coding for laser-assisted procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement;
• Develop strategies for integrating laser use into daily hygiene workflows, optimizing efficiency and treatment effectiveness.

Presenter: Kristin A. Hunter, RDH, BS

Kristin A. Hunter, RDH, BS, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. From a very young age, Kristin knew wholeheartedly that dentistry was her passion. She began working for her childhood dentist in her teens. In order to pursue this perennial desire, Kristin sought and obtained her degree in dental hygiene from Rio Salado College in Phoenix, Arizona. After completing the program, she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Phoenix.

At her very first hygiene position in 2009, Kristin was introduced to the diode laser; at this time, she completed her first laser certification course. Kristin began her serious study of lasers in 2016 after taking her standard proficiency certification course in Reno, Nevada, with the Academy of Laser Dentistry. From there, she took an advanced path in studying both the diode and CO2 lasers. In 2018, after almost 11 years as a clinical hygienist, serving multiple positions with the local dental hygienists' association and staying active in the dental community, Kristin founded her company, Dedicated Dental Hygiene.

Dedicated Dental Hygiene is an Academy of General Dentistry PACE-approved organization that provides high-quality CE courses to the dental community. One of the subjects they specialize in is dental lasers, providing laser certification courses throughout the United States. Kristin also provides consulting services and implementation programs to give offices a successful start to being a laser-focused practice.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Kristin spends time with her family and dogs, gardening, traveling, and being active at her home in Texas.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, March 28, 2025 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): Intro to Laser Therapy

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): 135 Laser Therapy

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-105-2025-03-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None disclosed

Disclaimer: This is a continuing education course about lasers, not laser certification training.

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in 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.

Course Description: Take your local anesthesia skills to the next level with Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Local Anesthesia Landmarks and Techniques. This engaging course is tailored for dental professionals seeking to build confidence and refine their precision in administering local anesthesia.

Dive deep into the anatomy and landmarks critical for accurate injections, master proven techniques for quadrant anesthesia, and discover strategies to steady your hands for a seamless process. You'll also learn practical tips to enhance patient comfort, creating a positive experience that patients will remember.

Whether you're honing your skills or starting fresh, this course provides the tools and techniques needed to deliver your best shot every time.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify anatomical structures and landmarks as they associate with oral local anesthesia;
• Implement principles of giving common injections for quadrant anesthesia;
• Employ strategies to gain stability and reduce shaky hands;
• Apply techniques to increase patient comfort.

Presenter: Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed, FADHA

Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed, FADHA, is a clinician, educator, speaker, and nationally published author with over 20 years of experience in dental hygiene. She is the author of Hit Me Your Best Shot: Local Anesthesia for Oral Health Care Professionals, a guide that simplifies complex concepts with clear explanations and technique videos - perfect for the entire dental team.

A recognized expert in local anesthesia, medical emergencies, and head and neck anatomy, Tina provides local anesthesia certification courses and hands-on refresher training for dental professionals. She mentors clinicians nationwide and teaches at Lane Community College in Oregon. She is an approved continuing education provider, a certified CPR/BLS instructor, and an active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, American Dental Education Association, and American Society of Anesthesiologists. Her energetic, engaging approach makes learning both effective and enjoyable.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, March 28, 2025 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 Anesthesia

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

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-106-2025-03-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Tina is a consultant for PDT, DentalPost, and Septodont, and is the owner of Teacher Tina RDH.

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in 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.