Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

HYGIENE TRIBUNE The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper ·U.S. Edition May 2012 — Vol. 5, No. 4 www.dental-tribune.com Among the topics of the Center for Life- long Learning sessions: “Chaos to Resolu- tion: The Dental Professional’s Role in Mass Fatality and Forensics,” “Advanced Concepts in the Evaluation, Assessment & Care of Dental Implants,” “Entrepre- neurship: the Business Practice of Dental Hygiene,” “Broadening Dental Hygiene Services Through Community-Based Programs,” “Dental Hygiene Fitness: Se- crets for Comfort & Career Longevity,” “Human Papilloma Virus: Implications for Dental Hygiene Practice,” “Taking the Mystery out of Teaching Critical Think- ing” and “The Ins and Outs of Polishing: Why, Why Not and When?” On Thursday, June 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. there is a selection of 15 differ- ent “Lunch & Learn” sessions, with box lunches for all participants. Each table topic is limited to nine registered partici- pants per table. Quite a few of the choices already are filled up, but others still have slots open. Among the still-open sessions as of mid May: “Calming Dental Anxiety,” “The Role of Inflammation in Periodon- tal Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis,” “Minorities in Dental Hygiene,” “Forensic Dentistry: How to Get Involved,” “School- Based Sealant Programs” and “Integrat- ing Preventive Oral Health Measures in Health Care Practice.” An annual Community Service Day on Wednesday, June 13, provides 50 at- tendees the opportunity to go to a lo- cal senior center to provide oral health and oral cancer screenings, toothbrush prophylaxis, fluoride varnish and oral health education. Preregistration for this event was required and the registration deadline has passed. It’s sponsored by the ADHA, the ADHA Institute for Oral Health and DentalEZ Group. On the “just-for-fun” side of things, a number of area tours are available through the meeting website, including a visit to the Grand Canyon and a tast- ing tour of area vineyards. There’s even a night-vision Hummer tour through the pitch-black Sonoran Desert, featuring spectacular views of the night sky and desert wildlife. A barbecue dinner is in- cluded, complete with campfire, cowboy guitarist and a country western band. Many of these group tours sell out quick- ly so you're encouraged to sign up. soon. Event registration and details are avail- able via a link on the association’s web- site, www.adha.org. The association can be contacted at (312) 440-8900. (Source: American Dental Hygienists' Association) A number of sessions have already sold out at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Center for Lifelong Learning at the 89th Annual Session. But plenty of opportunities remain open as the June 13-19 meeting approaches. The Phoenix Convention Center’s west building is expected to be filled with more than 2,000 dental professionals representing various dental-profession sectors and career stages. Certainly the focus is on dental hygienists, but the an- nual session includes educational and networking opportunities of benefit to all members of the dental-practice team. Highlights include a two-day-long exhibition hall, two plenary sessions designed to get the days started on fun, inspirational notes and, of course, the three days featuring 28 unique C.E. ses- sions divided into six tracks: clinical practice, public health, education, re- search, professional development and new hygienist. There also is a separate student track. A total of 24 C.E. hours are available. This year's theme is “Navigating through a changing profession and seiz- ing the opportunities of tomorrow.” Crest® Oral-B® has selected Olga Tor- res, RDH, of Clewiston, Fla., as the fifth winner of the brands’ second annual Pros in the Profession® award pro- gram, which honors registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty every day. Torres has been practicing dental hygiene for five years, holding a den- tal hygiene degree from Palm Beach Community College. She also works as the sole dental hygienist at the Florida Community Health Center. Torres frequently works with pedi- atric patients, sometimes seeing up to 15 children a day for dental cleanings. She has a passion for these patients and dedicates much of her free time to giving presentations to both kids and their parents to teach them about the importance of oral health. She also uses her bilingual skills to communi- cate with migrant patients facing lan- guage barriers in her community. When Torres is not working or volun- teering, she is in school part-time pur- suing a bachelor’s degree or spending time with her 16-year-old daughter. She also guest-hosts a local radio show a few times a year, covering a variety Hygienists in Phoenix, June 13–19 Exhibitors, C.E., networking highlight 89th ADHA session ‘Pros in the Profession’ winner named of dental health and hygiene topics. Torres relies on Crest and Oral-B products for main- taining her own oral hygiene, as well as that of her patients. Among her favorite products is the Crest and Oral-B Pro- Health For Me Collection for her pre-teen patients. Throughout the year, a total of six deserving professionals will be named this year’s Crest Oral-B Pros in the Pro- fession winners. Winners receive a plaque; a $1,000 monetary award; recognition at an awards cocktail reception at RDH’s "Under One Roof 2012" annual meet- ing in Las Vegas; tribute in dental trade media news announcements and on www.dentalcare.com; and an exclusive trip to Proctor & Gamble Co. headquar- ters in Cincinnati. The Crest Oral-B Pros in the Profes- Olga Torres, RDH Photo/Provided by Crest Oral-B sion program recognizes registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty every day. Throughout the year, Crest Oral-B re- wards a selection of deserving profes- sionals, as nominated by their peers, who truly make an impact on patients and the oral health cause. To learn more about the program, visit www.prosintheprofession.com. For information about Crest Oral-B products and resources, you can visit www.dentalcare.com. (Source: Crest Oral-B) Crest Oral-B selects fifth of six recipients to be honored in 2012 Downtown Phoenix seen from the Sonoran Desert , framed by an iconic saguaro cactus. Photo/ Provided by www.peterjordanphoto.com and Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau.