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:

Infection Control, Risk Management, and OSHA/HIPAA for the Dental Team (2 CE)
Presented by Dr. Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA
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
Intentional Instrumentation (2 CE)
Presented by Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, 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
Using Motivational Communication for Effective Patient Care (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
Head and Neck Anatomy: Back to the Basics (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: Saturday, October 21, 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: Infection Control, Instrumentation, Motivational Interviewing, Head & Neck Anatomy

Total CE Credits: 8 CE (4 live courses, 2 CE each)

Price: $69 early-bird through October 13th. $99 starting October 14th.

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: This course explores protocol for recommended infection control practices and risk management and mitigation for dental clinical settings. This course includes all seven focal topics for universal precautions safety in dental practice, along with a general review of OSHA, HIPAA, and SDS sheet protocols.

Learning Objectives:

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

Describe current CDC and OSAP recommendations and OSHA guidelines to develop a working knowledge of potential hazards in clinical dental practice;
Acquire the skills and techniques needed to properly utilize disinfection modalities and contaminated surface management practices to improve safety in dental practice;
Demonstrate the skills and techniques needed to properly prevent cross-contamination in dental practice;
Describe skills to mitigate and manage risks of injury and contamination in dental practice;
Describe components of OSHA and HIPAA and their relevance to dental practice;
Apply proper maintenance and retention practices for safety data sheets and other critical safety documents.

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

Wife, mother, farmer, college administrator, educator, inventor, public health advocate, businesswoman, researcher, writer, speaker - yet always a dental hygienist - Dr. Emily has worn many hats over the course of her 23 years in the dental industry. Dr. Emily 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. In her free time, Dr. Emily enjoys cooking and baking, target shooting, fast cars, four-wheeling, reading, and shopping.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 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): Infection Control

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): 148 Infection Control

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-066-2023-10-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Dr. Emily Boge as an affiliation and/or a financial interest in American Eagle Instruments, PDT, Ansell, and Dentsply Sirona.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066), but this course is not specifically approved for California's infection control course requirement.

New York Disclaimer: This infection control course is an approved infection control course by the New York State Education Department. Today's RDH Provider ID# IC 218.

Course Description: Julie Whiteley, BS, RDH, once said, "You can walk a mile in a pair of dress shoes, but you'd likely get there faster and more comfortably in sneakers!" Do you ever think to yourself, "I can scale this whole mouth with this ONE instrument"?! Well, you might just be "walking a mile in a pair of dress shoes." Just because something may be possible, it also can have long-lasting effects on your instruments, your patient, and you. This course will help you identify the armamentarium, techniques, and evidence-based research that supports your ergonomic health and can impact your delivery of dental hygiene therapy.

Learning Objectives:

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

Analyze armamentarium design features that support ergonomic health and impact the delivery of dental hygiene therapy;
Discuss manual instrument choice and fundamental skills in manual periodontal instrumentation;
Discuss power instrument choice and fundamental skills in power periodontal instrumentation;
Utilize evidence-based literature and reputable sources to support the use of a broad range of instrumentation.

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.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 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): Instrumentation

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-067-2023-10-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Jessica Atkinson has an affiliation and/or financial interest in Hygiene Edge, Cloud Dentistry, Ultradent, and Henry Schein.

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

Course Description: This course explores the basic skills of motivational interviewing (MI) and how to implement effective communication for collaborative patient care. Patients engage in behavior change when they are motivated and empowered with skills that fit into their own values and goals. This course engages attendees in interactive communication exercises that will equip them to apply basic MI skills for better patient compliance and treatment outcomes. Attendees will learn how to use O.A.R.S skills, an importance ruler, and explore and overcome patient ambivalence to behavior change.

Learning Objectives:

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

Explore ways to enhance behavior change using motivational interviewing;
Learn about Motivational Interviewing and its heart set, processes, skills, and strategies;
Practice engagement and evocation strategies in clinical conversations;
Gain confidence in having collaborative conversations with 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, where she teaches community dentistry and research. Kandice is the owner of Inspired Education & Wellness, where she is a speaker, writer, and private practice therapist. Her unique blend of clinical expertise in both dental hygiene and mental health equips her to assist fellow healthcare professionals in recognizing not only their patients' needs but also their own, fostering deeper connections with the healthcare community.

Kandice's dedication extends to her role as an approved provider for Texas Health and Human Services, specializing in human trafficking training for healthcare providers.

Additionally, Kandice brings a touch of fun and camaraderie to the dental community as the co-owner of Muffins & Mimosas Dental Study Club. She offers engaging, in-person dental continuing education that creates a warm and welcoming environment for friends and colleagues to come together to learn.

Read her articles in Today's RDH column, Mental Health Spotlight. Contact Kandice through her website at www.kandiceswarthout.com or on social media @The Counselor Hygienist.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 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): Motivational Interviewing

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-068-2023-10-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None

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

Course Description: As time moves away from those first few terms of college, we often forget the names, locations, and functions of the space we spend so much time in, the head and neck region. This course takes the learner back to the basics of anatomy. Now is the time to refresh your ability to identify crucial anatomical structures and their functions. Use this information to improve patient care and document with accurate terminology. Grab a mirror and a pen. You don't want to miss out on this interactive review.

Learning Objectives:

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

Identify the location of major features of the head and neck, including skull, muscles, vasculature, nerves, glands, and lymphatics;
State the function of major features of the head and neck, including skull, muscles, vasculature, nerves, glands, and lymphatics;
Apply basic anatomical knowledge to aid in diagnosis and treatment;
Implement correct terminology for proper documentation and improved patient care.

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 and Georgia 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: Saturday, October 21, 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): Head & Neck Anatomy

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): 010 Basic Sciences / Anatomy

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-069-2023-10-2

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.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066), but this specific infection control course is not specifically approved for California's infection control course requirement. Today's RDH does have a self-study course that is California board approved for the mandatory infection control requirement here.

New York Disclaimer: The infection control course is an approved infection control course by the New York State Education Department. Today's RDH Provider ID# IC 218.

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 Saturday?

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 CE event was on a Friday (August 25, 2023), so we are holding this event on a Saturday (October 21, 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 October 13, 2023. Starting October 14, 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.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066), but this specific infection control course is not specifically approved for California's infection control course requirement. Today's RDH does have a California approved infection control course available for self-study here.

New York Disclaimer: The infection control course is an approved infection control course by the New York State Education Department. Today's RDH Provider ID# IC 218.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Dental CE at Home

ABOUT THE EVENT

SPEAKERS

COURSE DETAILS

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Infection Control, Risk Management, and OSHA/HIPAA for the Dental Team

Intentional Instrumentation

Using Motivational Communication for Effective Patient Care

Head and Neck Anatomy: Back to the Basics

Frequently Asked Questions

REGISTRATION