RDH E-Vent

When: Thursday, September 16: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST & Friday, September 17: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST

Where: From your Computer! (It's Online & it's FREE)

Why: Earn up to 8 FREE CE Credits!  Learn about new products while networking with hygienists from all over the country. Request FREE samples from exhibitors and win FREE prizes at the prize center.

KEYNOTE SESSION:

America's Sweet Tooth Obsession and Its Impact on Oral and Systemic Health - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH, RDHMP
This program gives a review of the literature related to sugar’s impact on overall health, but also provides good news for today’s clinician seeking methods to help reduce decay, remineralize tooth structure, and motivate patients to reclaim their health! Attendees that attend the keynote and question and answer session will receive 2 live CE Credits.
Commercial support by: Philips Sonicare

Say What you Mean to Say! Using Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Impactful Patient Communication - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Stacy McCauley RDH, MS
This course will detail strategies for communicating effectively with patients by embracing key concepts of the Motivational Interviewing (MI) philosophy. MI has been shown to be effective in counseling and is now being utilized successfully in healthcare and dentistry.
Commercial support by: Philips Sonicare

Hygiene2…Secrets of Exponential Practice Growth - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Julie Thomas, RDH
This course will share information to help you diagnose the hygiene department in your practice and give you an action plan to increase hygiene proficiency, increase operative/hygiene case acceptance, patient access to care, patient advocacy, patient retention, leadership within your practice and as a result, the profitability of your overall dental practice.

Achieving Success and Clinical Excellence in Your Dental Hygiene Career - 1 CE Credit
Presented by: Christine Hovliaras, RDH, BS, MBA, CDE
Dental hygiene is a demanding profession and working on a day-to-day basis, you may not always contemplate how successful you currently are or want to be in your dental hygiene career. This course will provide you with the essential tools to utilize to evaluate your current position and your career success.

Take Retipping Hand Instruments: The Myths

Take Retipping Hand Instruments: The Myths 

Sponsored by Hu-Friedy
CE Course By Sherry Burns, RDH, MS and Judy Zack Bendit, RDH, BS

1 CEU

Description
This course will define the word "retipping" and take a closer look at the steps involved in retipping hand instruments. Key features in the original manufacturing process will be described along the contrasting process of retipping instruments. This course will also explain the potential risks and costs associated with retipped instruments.

Take this Continuing Education Course Here

CE Courses are complimentary for all Friends of Hu-Friedy members. Membership is free - sign up at the site.

Hu-Friedy is an Academy of General Dentistry approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. #218966 (June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011).

Early diagnosis and caries detection

Early diagnosis and caries detection -- LIVE on Sep 14, 2010

7:00 PM EDT 4:00 PM PDT 11:00 PM GMT

Approximately One Hour

Dr. Robert Fuchs, D.M.D.,

This FREE live webinar provides an overview of early caries detection and caries control. Traditional methodologies have included visual examination, probing and radiographs. Recent innovations have led to the introduction of adjunctive devices utilizing laser and fluorescence technology that enable early detection of caries and subsequent intervention for caries prevention and control. Sign up today!
 
Brought to you by Dental Economics, DentristyIQ and INEEDCE.com

Rejuvenating Enamel

CE provided by GC America
Presenter: Amy Nieves, RDH
CE Credits: 1 ON DEMAND
Release Date: 12/18/2009

All team members are key players in caries therapy. Learn ways to remineralize and protect enamel with current remineralization technologies. MI (Minimal Intervention) dentistry is the modern "medical" approach to the management of decay. A caries management program should include the three “R’s”: Recognize, Rejuvenate and Restore. The key element of the MI philosophy of Rejuvenating Enamel will be presented.

Managing Oral Biofilms with Fluoride, Calcium and Phosphate

Managing Oral Biofilms with Fluoride, Calcium and Phosphate: WHY? WHEN? and HOW?

Upcoming Live CE Webinar by CG America

Presenter: Dr. Hien Ngo

Tue 8/17/10 7:00 PM ET

CE Credits: 1 Interactive CEU

Reserve Your Seat Now »

Success in the prevention and management of caries depends on the effective management or disruption of biofilm. The challenge is to understand the environmental conditions in which oral health intervention and products can be effective. The clinical management of caries in relation to recent findings about the behavior of biofilms will be addressed in this live webinar.

Power Scaling - It's a Matter of Choice

This electronically delivered self-instructional program by Erika A. Eatherton, BS qualifies for 2 AGD PACE CE credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This self-study course will focus on the clinical rationale of power scaling in non-surgical perio therapy, as well as discuss the design, application, and usage techniques of both Magnetostrictive inserts and Piezo tips


OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this ultrasonic instrumentation module, each participant can expect to:

1. Provide an overview of the current status of ultrasonic power scaling options.

2. Understand the role of ultrasonics in non-surgical perio therapy.

3. Discuss the therapeutic objectives related to ultrasonic instrumentation.

4. Define, compare and contrast Piezoelectric and Magnetostrictive technologies, their applications, and their designs.

5. Identify and select an armamentarium for specific patient needs.

Take the course now. If you are not already a 'Friend of Hu-Friedy' you will need to register (free) at the site. CE credits are awarded at completion of the post-test.

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Earning your 2 AGD PACE CE Credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc.

ADHA free CE courses

Each of the following continuing education courses is offered via the ADHA and provides either 1 or 2 CE hours. Additional courses can be found on the site for  $15 (ADHA members) or $30 (non-members), with the exception of course noted below which are provided at no charge.

The courses consist of self-paced modules followed by a post test. To begin, simply click on the Course Number. Follow the program instructions to complete the module, post-test and submit payment. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive confirmation of your CE hours within 6 weeks via email.

More Questions? Contact:
Becky Robinson  mailto:BeckyR@adha.net
(312) 440-8937


(Course 21) Free course!
Diabetes Mellitus: Promoting Collaborations Among Health Care Professionals
Download the supplement (222k pdf)
Take the test: Online
Print and fax to ADHA

(Course 20) Free course!
Rationale for Comprehensive Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy: A Review of the Clinical Evidence and Practice Protocol
Download the supplement (640k pdf)
Take the test

(Course 19) Free course!
Periodontal Diseases and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review of the Evidence and Implications for Clinical Practice
Download the supplement (563k pdf)
Take the test


(Course 18) Free course!
Osteoporosis and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.
Download the supplement (563k pdf)
Take the test

(Course 17) Free course!
Xerostomia: Recognition and Management.
Download the supplement (836k pdf)
Take the test