Meeting Schedule
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Registration……………….....8:30-9 am
Morning Session…………..9 am-12 pm
Hosted Lunch……………….....12-1 pm
Afternoon Session……………....1-4 pm
A special thank you from MDHA to Philips Sonicare and Paradise Dental
Technologies for their sponsorship!
Betsy Reynolds, RDH, MS
Having received a Master of Science Degree in Oral Biology from the University of Washington, Betsy has reinforced her love of the microbiological aspects of periodontal therapy by maintaining teaching positions emphasizing the dental sciences at numerous dental and dental hygiene schools. As a practicing hygienist for over twenty years, she has been involved with several private practices stressing comprehensive periodontal care for patients seeking treatment.
Betsy lectures extensively nationally and internationally on biologic basis for disease prevention, advanced instrumentation technique, current dental therapeutic modalities available, pediatric dental care, pharmacological considerations for the dental professional, microbiological and immunological aspects of dental disease , implications of stress on oral and systemic health, nutrition alternative care strategies for the dental team, oral pathological concerns, the impact of oral disease on systemic health, evidence-based decision-making and scientific developments affecting oral health care delivery. Additionally, Betsy has authored numerous articles and book chapters on a variety of oral healthcare concerns.
Living in Boise, Idaho amidst the beauty if the Rocky Mountains and the magnificent untamed waters of the Salmon River, Betsy enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Mike and their two dogs, Lucy and Nellie.
About the Course
Headliners: Breaking News and It’s
Effect On Healthcare
As the dental patient population continues to become more aware of the impact
overall heath care strategies have on oral health, the dental professional needs
to likewise keep abreast of breaking news involving dental, medical and other
scientific breakthroughs in order to appropriately address patient concerns and
develop truly comprehensive treatment plan protocols. Recent, potentially
ground-breaking topics will be explored in an interactive, relaxed forum
utilizing a variety of information sources—from radio broadcasts, newspapers and
television to refereed professional journals, popular consumer magazines and
laboratory studies. Participants are encouraged but not required to bring any
information of interest to this seminar for discussion purposes—be sure to
include where the information was obtained (for sharing purposes). Following
this seminar, participants will be able to:
· Recognize
the potential impact of many recent research findings on the practice of
dentistry and dental hygiene
· Discuss
with confidence current topics of interest to the discerning dental patient
· Evaluate
sources of information available to the consuming public based on validity and
reliability
Diet Wars: The effect of Diets on Oral
and Systemic Health
South Beach?
Atkins? The Zone?
Weight Watchers®?
Jenny Craig®? CortiSlim®? Cabbage Soup?
Eating Right for Your Blood Type?
Caveman?
Grapefruit? Russian Air Force?
7-Day All-You-Can-Eat?
Confusing???? You bet!
America’s obsession with weight loss has lead to
increasingly complex diets that impact general and oral health. This course will
provide participants with an overview of current dieting trends in an effort to
minimize confusion and maximize understanding of the effects of today’s dieting
revolutions.
Presented in a relaxed forum, clinicians will be able to
incorporate information garnered in this course to provide more comprehensive
nutritional counseling to dental patients as well as recognize possible sequelae
of dieting trends. Come prepared to learn, enjoy and share your insights.
Following this seminar, course participants will be able to:
· Understand
the cellular dynamics of adipose cells
· Recognize
systemic ramifications of obesity
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1 Old Chico Road
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59065
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www.chicohotsprings.com
Please mention MDHA when making reservations.
Room block reserved for both Friday, April 11th
and Saturday, April 12th.
Reserve early for a great weekend of family fun
· Identify
obesity ‘risk factors’ in all age groups
· Formulate
nutritional counseling strategies based on today’s dieting trends
· Establish
a professional referral protocol for obese dental patients
· Understand
oral consequences of poor dietary habits