The Southwest Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association
Spring Continuing Education Course
Friday, April 17, 2015
Sponsored by the Southwest VA Dental Hygienists’ Association
Course Presenter: Lillian Caperila, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, has more than 30 years'
experience in oral health care, where she has explored several roles, including certified
dental assistant, clinical dental hygienist, periodontal co-therapist, and educator. She is
currently manager and international presenter of professional continuing education for
Premier Dental Products Co in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Caperila is active in dental hygiene
associations, serving at both the local and state levels with the American Dental Hygienists'
Association (ADHA). She is a past president of the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists'
Association. In 2009, Caperila was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame at
Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, PA, and, in 2010, she received the
ADHA Irene Newman Award for Professional Achievement. She is also a member of Dimensions of Dental
Hygiene's Corporate Council. Her extensive experience as a speaker and periodontal clinical therapist has
honed her skills in providing key recommendations in ergonomic and periodontal instrumentation.
Course 1 Title: "Aligning your Instruments Skills and Preserving your Profession Career"
Objectives: *Identification of risks associated with dental hygiene positioning, instrument selection and
repetitive procedures
* Create a check-off list of improvements made in clinical practice that reduce risks affiliated with muscularskeletal disorders and chronic diseases
* Review of up-to-date diagnostic and debridement instruments
* Discuss appropriate selection of instruments based on patient case profile and disease status
* Differentiate between instruments which require sharpening and those which are marketed as nonsharpening or special blade technology
Course 2 Title: "The Mystique in Changing Patient's Behavior: The Fifty Shades of Grey!"
Course Description: The concept of “motivational interviewing” is now recognized in oral healthcare as
becoming the best practice in “guiding” our patients in making positive changes during their lifespan.
Eliminate the “control and domineering style” from our current approach in patient care and take small steps in
becoming a lifestyle coach. Our patients will only make positive changes if they see their value in day-to-day
activities.
Lil will walk the audience through the key principles that underscore the process of using motivational
interviewing techniques in our workplace. The video clips and interactive discussion brings about a productive
environment for learning this concept while having fun during the seminar.
Objectives: * Comparing previous and current techniques in patient interaction that reinforce better results in
behavior changes
* Discuss the 4 guiding principles of motivational interviewing
* Reinforce the key communication skills and their application in motivational interviewing
* Define ambivalence and discuss how to guide patients through this obstacle in changing their behaviors
* Observe the video demonstrations of dental hygiene and patient interactions – and provide suggestions/input
in improving the tactics in motivational interviewing
SIX CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS for 2015!
CEU: 6
Early-Bird Registration Special: Reduced Rates if received prior to Friday, March 06, 2015
Hours:
8:30—9 a.m.
9 a.m.—noon
Noon—1:00 p.m.
1:00—4:00 p.m.
Registration (No breakfast included)
Course, Part 1
Lunch Buffet
Course, Part 2
Location: Wytheville Meeting Center, Meeting Room 3
As you enter the WCC parking lot at the top of the hill, Wytheville Meeting Center will be on your left.
Postmark date:
Prior to March 6
All-Day Course fee: Dental Hygiene Students: FREE
SWVDHA/ADHA Members: $20 each
Potential Members:
$60 each
After March 6
$10 each
$30 each
$70 each
**Fees includes lunch
[PART DAY COURSES are available-$40.00 per COURSE for Potential Members]
If received after April 3rd increase above fee by $10.
PLEASE COPY FLYER OR CUT OFF REGISTRATION FORM SO THAT YOU WILL HAVE ALL INFORMATION.
Registration Form and Payment: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: ____________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ______________________ Mobile: _______________________ Amount enclosed: $_____________
ADHA/ADA ID #: _______________________________ Course: All-Day, Course 1, or Course 2: ________________
Make checks payable to: SWVDHA
Mail to: SWVDHA, 330 Edgewood Dr. Hillsville, VA 24343
Questions: mjmrdh@embarqmail.com or (276) 728-3203/733-8432
330 Edgewood Drive
Hillsville, VA 24343
Must be received by April 10th!!
NO REFUNDS.
IMPORTANT CE INFORMATION