How do you motivate your patients to prevent disease or improve their oral health?  This issue is one of the most challenging that dental professionals deal with on a regular basis.  Risk assessment, including CAMBRA, and motivational communication are critical elements on which you can develop a customized treatment plan for your patient.  Patient adherence dramatically impacts the prevention of dental diseases as well as the long-term success of therapeutic, restorative and cosmetic procedures.  Research shows that true motivation comes from within.  Participants will be introduced to a communication method know as Motivational Interviewing (MI), which has been shown to elicit "Change talk" directly from your patients.  MI has been proven to be effective in counseling and is now being utilized successfully in healthcare and dentistry.

Sponsor: Philips Sonicare

Speaker: J. Daulton Keith, DDS, FICD maintains a private practice in Periodontics in Charleston, SC.  He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and Boston University's School of Graduate Dentistry in Periodontics.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, the International College of Dentist and the American College of Dentist.  Dr. Keith's commitment to learning has continued throughout his career.  He serves on the faculty of the Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine, as a Clinical Professor in the Division of Graduate Periodontics.  He has published several articles in national dental journals regarding Implantology and block bone grafting.

OSHA requires training on bloodborne pathogens every 365 days.  This program covers OSHA's requirements and the CDC's infection control guidelines.  Learn what inspectors look for and the record-keeping requirements expected of a dental office.  The speaker will guide you through setting up a Quality Control system.

Speaker:  Renee Russell, RDH, BS - a Site Specialist-Safety Trainer and Speaker for Modern Practice Solutions, joined the dental profession in 1986.  She completed the program for dental assistants at Florence-Darlington Technical College and received her certification through the Dental Assisting National Board.  Renee's chairside dental background includes general dentistry and periodontics.  Renee earned an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from Florence-Darlington Technical College.  She provided dental hygiene care to patients for over 17 years.  She also graduated with a Bachelor's of Health Science Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. 

Sponsor: Confirmed Monitoring and Dux Dental

As the numbers of aging women increase worldwide, dental professionals face significant challenges and opportunities.  Recognizing gender specific health concerns impacting the overall well being of patients has become increasingly important.  Oftentimes, women are at greater risk for specific medical conditions and are simply unaware.  From preventive care to treatment strategies, options, medications and resources, we as dental professionals become challenged to stay informed as medical needs change during the aging years.  Women's medical concerns such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis will be addressed with their surprisingly strong influence on the oral cavity.  This presentation will detail the current research linking systemic disease with gingival and periodontal inflammation.  Additionally, with the issue of osteonecrosis of the jaw being prominent in the media, education of dental professionals in balancing dental health needs with bone health concerns is vital.  This course will provide a detailed overview of osteoporosis and its treatments. 

Speaker: Pam Hughes, RDH, BS, MS
Sponsor: Proctor & Gamble

Speaker: Rene Smith, BS, MBA graduated from Charleston Southern University with a BS in Business Administration / Accounting and received her MBA in Business Administration from The Citadel.  She began her career at Horry-Georgetown Technical College as an Instructor in the Business Department.  Since she served as Chair of the Business Department, Academic Dean of Business and Industrial Technology and is currently an Assistant Vice President of Academic Support for the College.  She has given several programs to the faculty and staff of the College on financial management as well as presenting an annual lecture to the second-year dental hygiene students on financial planning.

Sponsor: Proctor & Gamble

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The 18th Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium
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