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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

OPENING SESSION

Kick off our time together with a welcome from ADHA President Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSDH and Leadership Development

Committee Chair Pamela Quinones RDH, BS.

We’ll discuss the foundation of dental hygiene leadership and invite attendee participation to share what issues are most

pressing for you in your professional practice.

Speakers:

Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSDH Pam Quinones, RDH, BS

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Followed by Breakout Session: 11:50 AM – 12:35 PM)

Moderator:

Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

BEYOND CLINICAL AND EDUCATION: EXPLORING

THE RANGE OF DENTAL HYGIENE OPPORTUNITIES

Course Description:

Time to explore the wide range of career and leadership opportunities available to you as a

dental hygienist. Join us for a panel of dental hygienists who are currently leading the way

in settings that you may never have considered. Learn more about their roles in corporate/

research, public health, administration, and as an entrepreneur. Following the discussion,

panelists will be available for Q&A breakout sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to take the

first step toward mapping out a new career path for yourself.

Learning Objectives:

• Gather information on dental hygiene career opportunities outside of clinical practice

and education

• Learn what needs to be considered before you explore a new career opportunity

• Discover the importance of developing leadership skills throughout your career

Panelists:

Corporate/Research:

Deborah Lyle, RDH, BS, MS

Public Health:

Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH

Administrator/DSO:

Tammy Filipiak, RDH, MS

Entrepreneur:

Pam Quinones, RDH, BS

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

12:55 PM – 1:55 PM | Lunch & Learn

Speaker:

Karen K. Daw,

MBA, CECM

THE EXPANDED SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF

DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN THE COVID-19 ERA

Course Description:

As a dental hygienist, you are an oral healthcare provider, educator, role model and

cheerleader. You may also be the Infection Control Coordinator (ICC) for your dental

practice. If you are taking the lead in infection control or you just take it seriously, as we all

should, it’s time to prepare for some big changes as we enter the new normal of COVID-19.

Are you fully prepared to improve your office’s infection prevention program to meet the

challenges of this pandemic and the next? Need encouragement when things are not 100%

in compliance? Join us as we discuss how to overcome obstacles and get on the right path to

safe dentistry.


• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Infection Control Coordinator

• Describe OSHA requirements for the dental practice

• List the resources and training available to guide you through constantly evolving

safety requirements

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15


Speaker:

Dr. Mark Donaldson,

BSP, RPH, PHARMD,

FASHP, FACHE

WHERE THERE IS SMOKE THERE IS FIRE! ORAL HEALTH

CONCERNS AND EVALI (E-CIGARETTE AND VAPE ASSOCIATED

LUNG DISORDER

Course Description:

Electronic nicotine delivery systems, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), or vapes first

gained popularity in 2004 as a conventional cigarette alternative. Emerging evidence

shows that they may not be less harmful after all. Given the potential oral health concerns

around smoking nicotine, marijuana and now E-cigarettes and vaping, all oral healthcare

practitioners need to know the pathophysiology, latest research, symptom recognition and

what EVALI treatment currently looks like – especially since the average age of these patients

is just 27 years old.

Join us to learn strategies to successfully identify these medically-complex patients and

ensure that all dental appointments are not just successful and safe for your patient, but also

for you and your staff.


• Recognize the challenges and trends linking nicotine smoking, electronic cigarettes

and the deregulation of cannabinoids on oral health

• Describe the history of vaping related health concerns and EVALI

• Explain the role of vitamin E acetate in the EVALI outbreak

• Summarize CDC treatment recommendations for EVALI

• Learn to identify and be a better resource on vaping-related trends for your patients

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

3:05 PM – 4:30 PM

Moderator:

Dr. Joy Void-Holmes,

RDH, BSDH, DHSc

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING —

TRANSFORMING WORDS INTO ACTION

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Course Description:

According to the US Census Bureau, in 2018, nearly 86 percent of practicing dental

hygienists were White or White Hispanic. Three percent were Black, six percent were Asian,

and two percent Non-White Hispanic. The underrepresentation of people of color in the

dental community challenges us to examine the roots of this marginalization on our way to

find real solutions to create change. Cultivating diversity, inclusion and belonging requires

a firm commitment to doing better, and to have the honest and difficult conversations that

are necessary to make change happen. Join our panel of industry professionals as they share

their journeys and present strategies to transform words into action in order to foster a sense

of belonging among individuals of all ethnicities and backgrounds.


• Learn about diversity and inclusion initiatives within different dental health corporations

• Share strategies and successes of building and working with diverse teams

• Discuss actionable steps needed to become more inclusive

• Understand the positive impact a diverse professional organization can have on health

outcomes for minority groups in the community

Panelists:

Cherry Houston, PhD, MPH, RN Seema Bhansali, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, Henry Schein, Inc.

Kelli Johnson, J.D.

Faith Miller, RDH, MSED

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 16

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Moderator:

Tia Meyer, RDH

CLINICIANS ARE DENTAL TEAM LEADERS

Course Description:

As a clinician do you consider yourself a leader? During this informative session you will hear

from clinical dental hygienists who have taken on leadership roles within their dental team.

Learn how these roles have evolved during the current challenges and changes in oral health

presented by the pandemic. We’ll discuss the importance of becoming an advocate for your

patients and other staff in your practice, and the added importance of this leadership during

COVID-19.


• Begin the process of becoming empowered to be a leader within your dental team

• Change your current mindset and realize you are an oral healthcare leader

• Discover how leaders pivot during a crisis or a time of change

• Learn how to become an even better advocate for your patients

Panelists:

Janessa Bock, RDH Tiffany Grant, RDH Vhari Rust Clark, RDH, BSDH

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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Moderator:

JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH,

MS, PhD, AFAAOM

LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION – THE CHANGING CLIMATE

OF DENTAL HYGIENE EDUCATION DURING THE PANDEMIC

AND BEYOND

Course Description:

Leaders in dental hygiene education represent a variety of roles and unique perspectives.

If you are an educator or interested in education, you will want to hear how these leaders

are continuing to navigate the impact of COVID-19 at their institutions. We will also discuss

how to best teach students to be resilient in the face of change and empower them to

become leaders as they begin their professional careers.


• Discuss the lessons learned from COVID-19 and how we can best respond to a global

health crisis moving forward

• Discuss curriculum changes needed to empower students to embrace the role of

independent licensed health care providers and critical thinkers

• List additional resources (beyond textbooks) to share with students as they prepare for

professional leadership roles

• Discuss strategies for educators to develop their own leadership skills for professional

growth and resiliency

Panelists:

Rebecca Wilder, BSDH, MS Marion Manski, RDH, MS Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, MSDH

Brian Partido, MSDH, BSDH Jessica August, RDH, MS

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Moderator:

Sharlee Burch,

RDH, MPH, EdD

THE ROLE LEADERSHIP WITHIN ADHA CAN PLAY

IN YOUR JOURNEY

Course Description:

Meet dental hygienists turned ADHA leaders. Get inspired as panelists share their unique

paths to ADHA leadership and what they learned along the way. If you have been thinking

about a leadership position at the local, state or national level, this panel is essential as you

begin your own ADHA leadership journey.


• Discover the skills needed to be an ADHA leader

• Get into the right mindset as you begin or continue your leadership journey with ADHA

• Explore how to translate ADHA leadership skills into your professional and personal life

Panelists:

Beth Tronolone, BS, MOL Cathy Draper, RDH, MS Jennifer Frame, RDH, BSDH

Amber Lovatos, RDH, BSDH

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Speaker:

Dr. Kelly Tanner, RDH

WHY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN DENTAL HYGIENE MATTERS

Course Description:

Navigating COVID-19 and social factors have left many of us feeling conflicted about what

we believe and where we stand on the issues both inside and outside of the workplace.

As healthcare providers, all aspects of social and emotional awareness affect our ability

to achieve career and self-fulfillment. Join us as we take a closer look at the importance

of emotional intelligence as a dental hygienist. Together, we’ll identify blind spots and

learn how to rewrite feelings and reverse triggers that get in the way of our personal and

professional success.


• Understand the importance of emotional intelligence for dental hygienists

• Recognize and discover the source of triggers, reactions, and emotions

• Utilize emotional intelligence to redefine goals and achieve career and self-fulfillment

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Speaker:

Kendra Flowers,

RDH, BSDH, MSDH

COVID-19 CHANGED EVERYTHING: HOW TO DEVELOP A

CLINICAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS

Course Description:

This course takes us through how to implement recent clinical compliance changes into a

sustainable program. We’ll discuss what a compliance program is, how to identify gaps in an

existing program, and how to ensure it is a living process. Learn how to maintain safety and

quality in your office like the DSOs do.


• Define a compliance program

• Identify components of a clinical compliance program

• Learn how to implement the program into an office

• Identify current program gaps

• Plan how to monitor and audit a program

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2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Moderator:

Pam Quinones,

RDH, BS

JOURNEYS IN LEADERSHIP PANEL

Course Description:

No matter where you are in your professional and personal leadership journey, get ready to

be inspired by our panel packed with dynamic leaders. Join us as panelists share their unique

leadership journeys at work and within ADHA. You are sure to leave the session empowered

and ready to map out the next steps in your own leadership journey.


• Learn how each person’s leadership journey is unique

• Explore what leadership opportunities are available outside of the clinical arena

• Determine next steps as you map out the goals you want to achieve along the way

Panelists:

Jill Rethman, RDH, BA Chadleo Webb, MDH, RDH Deb Astroth, RDH, BSDH

Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSDH

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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

CLOSING SESSION: WHERE WE GO FROM HERE

ADHA President and President-Elect will guide us through a summary of key takeaways from our two days together, and

present an actionable summary of next steps as well as a preview of additional upcoming professional opportunities.

Speakers:

Lisa Moravec, RDH, MSDH Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD

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