2013 Fall Dental Health Conference
Friday-Sunday, November 8-10, 2013
Keizer Renaissance Inn & Convention Center
Keizer, Oregon
Continuing Education Courses
CE #1 – Oral Health Management of the HIV+ Patient (3 CEU)
Friday, November 8th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Dental health providers must be aware of new developments in HIV diagnosis and treatment, and play an
active role in the HIV+ patient’s interprofessional health care team. Oral lesions are often the first
indication of HIV infection in previously undiagnosed HIV+ patients. Development of new oral lesions in
HIV+ patients may indicate treatment failure due to lack of patient compliance or the emergence of viral
resistance to antiretroviral drugs. Many dental clinics are now implementing rapid HIV testing to help
identify undiagnosed HIV+ patients. And systemic effects of HIV infection and HIV treatment protocols
must be considered when providing dental care for the HIV+ patient. This course will review the basics of
HIV infection, outline treatment goals of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), provide current
HIV epidemiological data for the state of Oregon, present common oral manifestations of HIV infection
especially those that may indicate treatment failure, and discuss medical considerations for the dental
management of HIV+ patients. This course is sponsored by the Northwest AIDS Education and
Training Center.
Mark M. Schubert, DDS, MSD is Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Washington School of
Dentistry and Director of Oral Medicine for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Dr. Schubert has been
closely involved with the management of HIV infected patients since the early years of the HIV epidemic.
He has been involved with patient care, education and research through the University of Washington
and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr. Schubert is a board member of the Dental
Alliance for AIDS/HIV Care (DAAC) and was a regional lecturer for the ADA’s AIDS Speaker Bureau. He
has lectured extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest, Europe, and Brazil on the oral health
management of HIV infected patients. Dr. Schubert has been a trainer for the Northwest-AIDS Education
and Training Center (NW-AETC) for over twenty years and has served as the NW-AETC Dental Director
since 2001.
CE #2 – Prescription Writing Guidelines for Dental Hygienists in Oregon (3 CEU)
Friday, November 8th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
All dental hygienists licensed in Oregon may legally write prescriptions for fluoride, fluoride varnish,
antimicrobial solutions for mouth rinsing and other non-systemic antimicrobial agents. In addition,
expanded practice dental hygienists (EPDHs) may legally write prescriptions for prophylactic antibiotics
and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs if they have established a practice agreement with a licensed
dentist. This course will provide guidelines for writing prescriptions for these medications as well as tips
for working with pharmacists & pharmacies.
Dr. Mark A. Della Paolera and Dr. Jeff Fortner are both Assistant Professors with the School of
Pharmacy at Pacific University. Dr. Della Paolera teaches pharmacy practice and pulmonology, and he
has several years of experience in retail, hospital, and ambulatory care pharmacy practice sites. Dr.
Fortner teaches pharmacy practice and compounding while maintaining a practice site at an independent
compounding/retail pharmacy.
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CE #3 – Managing Early Childhood Caries: From Pregnancy to Exfoliation (3 CEU)
Friday, November 8th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The management of early childhood caries can challenge even the most skilled clinician. The dental
hygienist’s responsibility begins with the pregnant patient and lasts until the child exfoliates deciduous
teeth. This course prepares the dental hygienist to implement preventative and stabilization of early
childhood caries utilizing First Tooth training materials. Development of the First Tooth curriculum was
done with input from the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as other successful programs
nationwide, and follows the evidence-based practice for early childhood caries prevention (ECCP) that
includes a risk assessment, anticipatory guidance, intervention as appropriate, and referral to a dental
home or a specialist if needed. First Tooth training topics include the prevalence and impact of oral
disease; how to conduct an oral health risk assessment; how to provide culturally appropriate anticipatory
guidance; fluoride varnish application; and implementation and workflow tips. This course will also cover
the Maternal and Child Oral Health's recommendations for treating the pregnant patient. This course is
sponsored by the Oregon Oral Health Coalition, dedicated to improving general health through
oral health for all Oregonians.
Karen Hall, RDH, BSDH received her BS degree in dental hygiene from the OHSU School of Dentistry in
1985. Since then she has practiced in family dental practices and community health settings. She has
been involved in dental hygiene education as a supervisor for clinical rotations at OHSU and Pacific
University. For the past eight years, Karen has utilized her expanded practice dental hygiene permit to
provide hygiene care to patients with limited access to dental care in many different settings. She has
been employed by Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center for six years, treating pregnant women and
children in the clinics, and currently in two school-based health centers. She is also contracted by the
Oregon Oral Health Coalition to provide technical assistance and training for the First Tooth project,
training medical and dental providers throughout the state to implement early childhood caries prevention
services into their practices.
CE #4 – There’s No “I” in Team: Finding the Right Fit for You
Friday, November 8th, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
(3 CEU)
Many hygienists are aware of their role as an area of production in private dental practice, but what does
it truly mean to be a Provider? How do Providers interact with the rest of the dental team? And how can
you maximize your skills and truly market yourself to your doctor? This course will help you find answers
to all three questions as we discuss the role of dental hygiene as a production unit, find ways for you to
leverage dental hygiene for the benefit of the whole practice, and understand the role you play in a
successful, healthy dental practice. Team and patient communication styles will be discussed using the
DISC profiling method, and Referral Marketing techniques to add value to your role will be practiced.
Course attendees will leave with sample patient forms using DISC, along with handouts on Referral
Marketing and Top Ten Interviewing Tips.
Rosalea Peters, BS Ed, is the Marketing Manager for WEO Media, a national dental marketing company
based in Portland, OR. She is proud to speak on behalf of Opportunity, which she co-founded in
November of 2012 with her business partner Connie Marie Sanders. Opportunity brings business
education to dental professionals across Oregon, and was honored to be part of ODHA’s Expanded
Practice Dental Hygiene Conference where Rosalea gave presentations on Dental Practice Management
and Marketing for the EPDH Provider. A former dental office manager, Rosalea draws her experience
from both being “in the trenches” as well as her time observing and assisting both struggling and healthy
practices. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her family, their chickens and other
animals, practicing yoga, and volunteering in the community with her local Grange, her son’s Scout troop,
and their school.
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CE #5 – Stand and Deliver: Getting Control of your Schedule and your Work (3 CEU)
Saturday, November 9th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
In reaction to the recession, many general dental practices have tried to shift their hygiene services to
shorter time slots, thinking that increasing the number of patients seen will impact their production in a
positive way. This example of short term thinking has cost many dental hygienists their integrity in
providing comprehensive periodontal screening, assessment and care. This presentation includes
strategies for dental hygienists to take control of their schedule and provide the treatment they were
trained to deliver as well as increase the financial bottom line to the practices in which they work.
Lynn Stedman, BSDH, MEd, MA is currently an Associate Professor/Director of the Dental Hygiene
Program at Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA. In her years in private practice, she successfully
implemented a comprehensive periodontal approach to patient care and worked as a consultant to
general dental practices assisting other dental hygienists to achieve this goal as well as getting control of
their schedules.
CE #6 – Essential Ergonomics for Dental Professionals (3 CEU)
Saturday, November 9th, 9::00 AM-12:00 PM
This course will take an in-depth look at why the practice of dentistry can be so physically demanding on
dental professionals. Instructions will be presented on how to work in more ergonomically balanced
positions for the dental hygienist. The presentation will include how to better utilize dental equipment to
support a balanced operating team and how this can enhance efficiency and help to eliminate stress.
The presenters will also provide stretching and conditioning recommendations.
Phil Smith is a partner in Smith and Jorgensen Dental Consultants, a firm which promotes the health and
safety of all dental professionals through education and training on the subjects of OSHA Bloodborne
Pathogens and Ergonomics. Phil’s 40 year career with a leading dental equipment manufacturer gained
him knowledge and understanding of dental equipment design, dental education, dentistry and body
mechanics and allowed him to help create patient treatment room environments that better address the
physical needs of dental care providers. His knowledge and experience also led to a co-patent of the first
dental teaching simulator and co-design credit for the most widely used dental delivery unit/chair
combination in North American dental education.
Ginny Jorgensen has been employed as an orthodontic and chairside assistant, “Dental Training
Specialist” and a Clinical Instructor in the Portland Community College, Dental Assisting Program. She is
an approved Bloodborne Pathogens speaker for the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL),
has co-published several infection control articles with Dr. Charles Palenik and is a Board of Trustee
member on the Dental Auxiliary Learning Education Foundation (DALE). Ginny is a partner of Smith &
Jorgensen Dental Consultants, a firm which promotes the health and safety of all dental professionals
through education and training on the subjects of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Ergonomics.
Shauna Sonoda, LMT, RDH has been practicing as a massage therapist in the Portland area for 10
years. Helping people to maintain their wellness has been a lifelong passion, which she strives to
enhance through continued education. Recently, Shauna earned her dental assisting certification and
dental hygiene license in the hope that by educating her patients, she could help them to maintain
beautiful, healthy smiles. While in dental hygiene school, Shauna noticed how many dental professionals
were in chronic pain due to stress, static positioning and repetitive motion injuries, causing dependence
on pain medications and/or shortened careers. After additional training to address common issues that
dental professionals face, she is able to devote her career to maintaining the wellness of both her patients
and her fellow practitioners.
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Educator Program (3 CEU Total)
Saturday, November 9th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Blending Multiple Generations: Educational Methodologies for Successful Communication
(1.5 CEU)
Recognizing and understanding generational differences will allow you to leverage interpersonal and
communication skills when working with patients, students, faculty and staff from different generations.
According to the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs, dental hygiene
graduates must be competent in “interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with
diverse population groups and other members of the health care team.” This workshop will provide the
dental hygiene educator with additional tools to prepare students to communicate effectively with patients
and others from multiple generations.
The Coach Approach: Communicate to Motivate through Brief Motivational Interviewing
(1.5 CEU)
A famous quote says the definition of insanity is, “doing the same thing over and over expecting different
results.” How many of you have felt like you do the same thing over and over for patients hoping for
different results? This course will introduce dental hygiene educators to the process known as Brief
Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI empowers dental health professionals to coach patients to change
from ‘within’ themselves. This workshop is highly interactive, allowing participants to explore and practice
the concepts of Brief Motivational Interviewing. Coaching, active listening, and open ended questions will
be utilized as ways to elicit change with your patients. Attending this workshop will empower the dental
hygiene educator to teach your students to experiment with the use of Brief MI to coach their patients to
achieving long term oral health care. Join us for a fun, dynamic program that will help you teach your
students an effective method for empowering their patients to change their behavior. This course is
sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare.
Lisa Copeland, RDH is a Professional Education Manager in the Northwest for Philips Sonicare/Zoom,
founder of Lisa Copeland Communication and a clinical dental hygienist. Lisa is a graduate of Broome
Community College, NY with twenty-seven years of clinical practice experience. She began her career in
the Center for Osseointegration in Washington DC, which specialized in dental implants and prosthetics.
She is an active member of the ICOI and ADIA, two organizations dedicated world class education
pertaining to dental implants. As an international speaker and educational consultant for over twenty
years, Lisa has presented a wide range of topics to audiences throughout the world. After working in
Singapore for five years, Lisa relocated to Washington State where she currently resides. Her passions
in life include triathlons, cycling, swimming, snowboarding, and travel.
The Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association has been accepted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as an approved provider
for continuing education courses to meet the state requirement for obtaining an Expanded Practice Permit (EPP). Please
note that continuing education courses that are used to apply for an EPP as well as continuing education courses that are
used for dental hygiene license renewal in Oregon must be related to clinical dental hygiene practice or public health.
Some continuing education courses offered at this conference may not meet this requirement. It is the responsibility of
the participant to verify that continuing education courses meet specified requirements for their certification or licensure.
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