Utah Dental Hygienists' Association

2010 UDHA Annual Session

September 16th - 18th, 2010
Salt Lake City Center Hilton
255 S. West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

House of Delegates will meet from 3:30 - 9:00 Thurs. Sept. 16th

Continuing Education: Friday and Saturday 16.5 CE's.
Online Registration for the Annual Session will be available soon!

Don't miss the Social this year

Exhibitor Hall
Ice Cream and Drinks
September 17th 2010
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
* Sponsored by PDT *

Course Descriptions:

Shift Happens: Incorporating New Protocols into Practice
- As they say in yoga...shift happens! The past 25 years have represented a significant change in everything from assessment phases to treatment options both chairside and for patient daily care. This session will overview the key 'alignments' practices should be implementing for optimal patient care and success. Attendees will have the opportunity to evaluate their current protocols and establish an action plan to integrate new protocols and technology. From occlusal assessment to the latest in caries prevention & treatment to new strategies to treat periodontal disease, this session is an ideal opportunity for all member of the dental team.

Accelerated Periodontal Instrumentation Protocols: Maximizing Clinical Success
- This fast paced and interactive session will overview accelerated instrumentation protocols also known as full-mouth disinfection. Researchers continue to explore fast tracking quadrant scaling and root planing phases from six weeks to days and most adjunctive research also includes this type of approach. Participants will evaluate their current treatment modalities and establish plans for implementing accelerated instrumentation. In addition, modifications for the protocol will be discussed including pain control options, use of locally applied antimicrobials, tongue disinfection, and daily care products options. Replace 'burn out' with success through this strategic process of care!

Short Bio:
Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, BS, RYT, is the Director of Educational Designs, a national corporate consulting company and registered yoga teacher. She is an international speaker on a variety of topics as well as founder of "It's Academic...Let's Present It!" a workshop for educators in dentistry. As a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) since graduation she has held numerous volunteer leadership roles and she is also a member of the AADH, AACD and OSAP. As a frequent contributor to national publications, she has served on numerous editorial boards, and has authored a chapter on Oral Malodor in the latest edition of Mosby's Dental Hygiene textbook. Kristy has been quoted in Esquire Magazine, Women's Health Magazine and interviewed by ESPN Radio. She is a featured speaker on numerous dental & dental hygiene venues and enjoys integrating experiential opportunities into her programs.

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