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Friday, September 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CST
CT01: Reinvigorate Homecare: Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis – iTOP
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CST
CT01: Reinvigorate Homecare: Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis – iTOP
Location: FWCC: 102
Primary Speaker:
Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Primary Speaker:
Sarah Jackson, RDH, MS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Curaden USA
Co-Speaker:
Karynn Abrams, RDH, MS
– Eastern Washington University
Co-Speaker:
Futun Alkhalifah, BSDH, MS, PhD(c)
Co-Speaker:
Heather M. Anderson, RDH, MSDH
– Eastern Washington University
Co-Speaker:
Viktoriia Gabal, DMD, Fellow of American Academy For Oral & Systemic Health
– British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Co-Speaker:
Amber L. Lovatos, RDH, BSDH
– Curaden USA
Co-Speaker:
Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP, FADHA
– Smiles Across Montana
Co-Speaker:
Janis Spiliadis, Certified Registered Dental Hygienist (she/her/hers)
– Member of the Straumann Hygiene Advisory Board
Sponsored By Curaden USA
CE: 6.0
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
R01: Registration Open
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
R01: Registration Open
CE: 0.0
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
EW01: Educators Workshop (Additional Fee)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
SP01: Educators Workshop (Additional Fee)
Primary Speaker:
Cynthia Amyot, BS, MS, EdD
– University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Primary Speaker:
Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Primary Speaker:
Lisa J. Rowley, MSDH, RDH, CDA, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association
Education
CE: 4.0
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
NE01: First Time, Best Time! First-Timers Attendee Reception (Invite Only)
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
NE01: First Time, Best Time! First-Timers Attendee Reception (Invite Only)
Location: Omni: Ft Worth 1-4
Sponsored By
CE: 0.0
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
NE09: Professional Fellows Reception (Invite Only)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
NE02: Professional Fellows Reception (Invite Only)
Location: Omni: Ft Worth 5-8
Sponsored By Philips
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
NE02: Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
NE02: ADHA Kickoff: Smiles, Spurs & Exhibitors
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall
CE: 0.0
Saturday, September 26, 2026
6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
CST
R02: Registration Open
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
CST
R02: Registration Open
CE: 0.0
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM
CST
NE05: Sunrise Yoga
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM
CST
NE05: Sunrise Yoga
Location: Omni -Sundance Terrace
CE: 0.0
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
CST
FSC01: Fireside Chat — The Power of Showing Up with Poise
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
CST
FSC01: Fireside Chat — The Power of Showing Up with Poise
Location: FWCC: 202D
Primary Speaker:
Pamela Randolph, n/a
– Aspen Detnal
Advocacy
CE: .75
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
ED02: ADS
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
ED02: ADS
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
CE: 1.50
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
ED03: Beyond Scaling: How to Elevate Your Perio Program with Lasers
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
ED03: Beyond Scaling: How to Elevate Your Perio Program with Lasers
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Joy Raskie, RDH
– Advanced Dental Hygiene
Clinical
CE: 1.5
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
ED04: Human Trafficking Training for Dental Professionals
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
ED04: Human Trafficking Training for Dental Professionals
Location: FWCC:102
Primary Speaker:
Kandice Swarthout, M.S., RDH, LPC
– Collin College
Advocacy
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
FSC02: Fireside Chat — Supervision to Stewardship: Reframing Professional Trust in Dental Hygiene
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
FSC02: Fireside Chat — Supervision to Stewardship: Reframing Professional Trust in Dental Hygiene
Location: FWCC: 202D
Primary Speaker:
Dawn Buju (she/her/hers)
– NA
Advocacy
CE: .75
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED06: The Profession's Pulse: The Heart Hygiene in Crisis Leadership
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED06: The Profession's Pulse: The Heart Hygiene in Crisis Leadership
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Leciel K. Bono, RDH-ER, BS, MS, EdD, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Idaho State University
Advocacy
CE: 1.0
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED07: ADHA Advocacy Session Update Workshop
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED07: ADHA Advocacy Session Update Workshop
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Alyssa Aberle, RDH MBA CDIPC FADHA
– AlyssaRDH
Co-Speaker:
Jazmin Cortez, BSDH (she/her/hers)
Co-Speaker:
Caryn Solie, rdh fadha
– ADHA AAC
Co-Speaker:
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT (he/him/his)
– Dentistry with Derik
Co-Speaker:
Katherine Williamson, MA
– ADHA
Advocacy
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED08: Living Guidelines & Shared Decision-Making
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED08: Living Guidelines & Shared Decision-Making
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Alonso Carrasco-Labra
CE: 1.5
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED09: Social Media & Scary DIY Dental Trends
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
ED09: Social Media & Scary DIY Dental Trends
Location: FWCC: 102
Primary Speaker:
Cheryl H. Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd (she/her/hers)
– N/A
Education
CE: 1.5
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
MTG-ADV: Advocacy Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
MTG-ADV: Advocacy Meeting
Location: FWCC: 105
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CST
EH01: Exhibits Open
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CST
EH01: Exhibits Open
CE: 1.0
11:15 AM - 2:45 PM
CST
H02: Hands-On Session Sponsored by VOCO
11:15 AM - 2:45 PM
CST
H02: Hands-On Session Sponsored by VOCO
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1122
CE: 3.50
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CST
PE01: PHILIPS EDUCATION PROGRAM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CST
PE01: PHILIPS EDUCATION PROGRAM
CE: 1.00
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
H03: CSI Hygienist: Disclosing the Evidence of Biofilm to Patients
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
H03: CSI Hygienist: Disclosing the Evidence of Biofilm to Patients
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall – Booth #1103
Primary Speaker:
Christelle Kidd, RDH
– Electro Medical Systems
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.5
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
FSC03: Fireside Chat — “Is My Paper Ready to Be Published?”
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
FSC03: Fireside Chat — “Is My Paper Ready to Be Published?”
Location: FWCC: 202D
Primary Speaker:
Catherine K. Draper, MS, FADHA, RDH (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Michelle C. Arnett, DHSc, MS, RDH
– University of Minnesota
Education
CE: .75
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED11: Risks in Patient Care: Trends and Tips to Avoid Lawsuits
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED11: Risks in Patient Care: Trends and Tips to Avoid Lawsuits
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Erin M. Reese, MAOL
– AMBA / Proliability
Education
CE: 1.0
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED12: Hot Flashes to Skinny Waists – A New Oral-Systemic Era
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED12: Hot Flashes to Skinny Waists – A New Oral-Systemic Era
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Shalini Sethi, DDS (she/her/hers)
Sponsored By Crest Oral-B
CE: 1.0
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED13: Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Understanding Dental Therapy
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED13: Expanding the Oral Health Workforce: Understanding Dental Therapy
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Kari A. Kuntzelman, LDT
– American Dental Therapy Association
Advocacy
CE: 1.0
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED14: Deep in the Heart of Compassion: Accessing Vulnerable Populations
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED14: Deep in the Heart of Compassion: Accessing Vulnerable Populations
Location: FWCC: 102
Primary Speaker:
Lori Killen Aus, RDHEP, MA, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Oral Health for Life, LLC
Public Health
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
CST
FSC04: Fireside Chat — Precision Prevention: How Personalized Patient Data is Redefining Dentistry
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
CST
FSC04: Fireside Chat — Precision Prevention: How Personalized Patient Data is Redefining Dentistry
Location: FWCC: 202D
Primary Speaker:
Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH, FADHA
– CEO
Clinical
CE: .75
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
ED16: Back to Basics: Dental Unit Waterlines 101
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
ED16: Back to Basics: Dental Unit Waterlines 101
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC (she/her/hers)
– Amanda Hill RDH, LLC
Clinical
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
ED17: Y’all, It’s Inflammatory: Autoimmune Disease and Oral Health
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
ED17: Y’all, It’s Inflammatory: Autoimmune Disease and Oral Health
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Annette M. Smith, RDH, MSDH (she/her/hers)
– N/A
Clinical
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
ED18: Airway & Myofunctional Screening Across the Lifespan for Dental Hygienists
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
ED18: Airway & Myofunctional Screening Across the Lifespan for Dental Hygienists
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Speaker:
Jessica C. Glover, RDH/FADHA/COM (she/her/hers)
– n/a
Education
CE: 1.0
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
SS01: Maintaining Professional Standards, Autonomy & Making the Most of Your Career
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
SS01: Maintaining Professional Standards, Autonomy & Making the Most of Your Career
Location: FWCC: 102
Primary Speaker:
Matthew Bradley
Education
CE: 1.00
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
CST
NE16: Boots & Brilliance: Awards for Excellence & President’s Dinner
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
CST
NE17: Boots & Brilliance: Awards for Excellence & President’s Dinner
Location: Omni: Texas Ballroom
CE: 0.0
8:45 PM - 11:00 PM
CST
NE17: Boots & Brilliance: After Dark
8:45 PM - 11:00 PM
CST
NE18: Boots & Brilliance: After Dark
Location: Omni: Texas Ballroom
CE: 0.0
Sunday, September 27, 2026
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
CST
NE13: Sound Bath
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
CST
NE13: Sound Bath
Location: Omni-Sundance 6
CE: 0.0
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
CST
R03: Registration Open
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
CST
R03: Registration Open
CE: 0.0
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
FSC05: Fireside Chat — Strategic Legislative Planning and Advocacy
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
FSC05: Fireside Chat — Strategic Legislative Planning and Advocacy
Location: FWCC: 202D
Primary Speaker:
Alyssa Aberle, RDH MBA CDIPC FADHA
– AlyssaRDH
Co-Speaker:
Amanda Berthiaume, MsDH RDH CDA FADHA (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Danyelle Evans, RDH (she/her/hers)
– Mobile Dental Hygiene of St. George
Advocacy
CE: .75
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
ED20: The Heart of Hygiene: Bringing the ADHA Mission and Vision to Life
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
ED20: The Heart of Hygiene: Bringing the ADHA Mission and Vision to Life
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Jessica August, MSDH, CDA, RDH, FADHA
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Christina Emmert, RDH, PHDH, PRP, FADHA
– ADHA
CE: 1.00
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
ED21: Saddling-Up for Prevention: Winning Hearts Early in Dental Hygiene Students
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
ED21: Saddling-Up for Prevention: Winning Hearts Early in Dental Hygiene Students
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Toni M. McLeroy, CRDH, MSDH, FADHA
– State College of Florida
Education
CE: 1.0
9:15 AM - 11:25 AM
CST
SS03: THE Dental Hygiene Student Cram Session: Let's Conquer The NBDHE
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CST
SS03: THE Dental Hygiene Student Cram Session: Let's Conquer The NBDHE
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, FDSI (she/her/hers)
– Katrina RDH LLC; AZPerio PLLC
Education
CE: 0.0
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
FSC06: Fireside Chat — State Leaders
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
FSC06: Fireside Chat — State Leaders
Location: FWCC: 202D
CE: .75
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
H04: Advanced Implant Professional Care with Individual Trained Oral Prophylaxis
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
H04: Advanced Implant Professional Care with Individual Trained Oral Prophylaxis
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1144
Primary Speaker:
Viktoriia Gabal, DMD, Fellow of American Academy For Oral & Systemic Health
– British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Co-Speaker:
Janis Spiliadis, Certified Registered Dental Hygienist (she/her/hers)
– Member of the Straumann Hygiene Advisory Board
Co-Speaker:
Sarah Jackson, RDH, MS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Curaden USA
Co-Speaker:
Futun Alkhalifah, BSDH, MS, PhD(c)
Co-Speaker:
Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– ADHA
Co-Speaker:
Amber L. Lovatos, RDH, BSDH
– Curaden USA
CE: 1.5
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
CST
EH04: Exhibits Open
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
CST
EH04: Exhibits Open
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall
CE: 1.0
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
CST
H05: Elevating Everyday Hygiene: Hands‑On Laser Training
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
CST
H05: Elevating Everyday Hygiene: Hands‑On Laser Training
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall – Booth #1103
Primary Speaker:
Joy Raskie, RDH
– Advanced Dental Hygiene
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.5
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
CST
H06: Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques: Optimizing Curved Left & Right Instruments
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
CST
H06: Advanced Ultrasonic Techniques: Optimizing Curved Left & Right Instruments
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1122
Primary Speaker:
Dani Botbyl, RDH (she/her/hers)
– none
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.5
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
H07: Saddling Up for Success: OSCE Strategies for Boosting Clinical Calibration
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CST
H07: Saddling Up for Success: OSCE Strategies for Boosting Clinical Calibration
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1103
Primary Speaker:
Khairunisa M. Hashmani, RDH, EdD (she/her/hers)
– UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Co-Speaker:
Theresa Dufrene, RDH, MSDH
– UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.0
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
H08: Power and Precision: Optimizing Ultrasonics for Periodontal Care
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CST
H08: Power and Precision: Optimizing Ultrasonics for Periodontal Care
Location: FWCC: Exhibit Hall - Booth #1122
Primary Speaker:
Dani Botbyl, RDH (she/her/hers)
– none
Hands-On Skill Building (Lab Only)
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
RS01: Research Session – Sponsored by DENTSPLY SIRONA
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CST
RS01: Research Session – Sponsored by DENTSPLY SIRONA
Location: FWCC: 202D
Sponsored By Dentsply Sirona
CE: 1.50
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED23: Early Patterns, Lasting Impact: Spotting Pediatric Oral Risk Factors
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED23: Early Patterns, Lasting Impact: Spotting Pediatric Oral Risk Factors
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Joy Lantz, RDH, PHDH, FADHA, COM®, IBCLC (she/her/hers)
– IAOM
Clinical
CE: 1.5
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED25: Opportunities for Dental Hygienists to Lead Community Oral Health Systems
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
CST
ED25: Opportunities for Dental Hygienists to Lead Community Oral Health Systems
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Paul Glassman, DDA, MBA (he/him/his)
– California Narthstate University
Co-Speaker:
Valerie J. Phillips, RDHAP, MS (she/her/hers)
– California Northstate University
Public Health
CE: 1.5
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
ED27: Perceptions of Incivility and Bullying in Dental Hygiene Education
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
ED27: Perceptions of Incivility and Bullying in Dental Hygiene Education
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS, DHSc, CDIPC
– College of Eastern Idaho
Research
CE: 1.5
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
ED28: Rebel For a (Root) Cause: Bugs, Biofilm, and Beyond
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
ED28: Rebel For a (Root) Cause: Bugs, Biofilm, and Beyond
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Barbara K. Tritz, RDH, BSADATE, MSB, HIAOMT
– Washington Oral Wellness, BOOST Oral Health Institute
Clinical
CE: 1.5
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
ED29: Access on Wheels: Mobile Teledentistry in Action
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
ED29: Access on Wheels: Mobile Teledentistry in Action
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Shawn M. Oprisiu, MPH RDHBS ECP III (she/her/hers)
– Swope Health
Public Health
CE: 1.5
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
NE08: ADHA Awards Reception
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
NE08: ADHA Awards Reception
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ASS01: ADHA Standout Seven - Administrator Award Winner
Award Winner:
Kendra Flowers, RDH, BSDH, MSDH
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ASS02: ADHA Standout Seven - Clinician Award Winner
Award Winner:
Lisa Curbow
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ASS03: ADHA Standout Seven - Corporate Award Winner
Award Winner:
Sarah Jackson, RDH, MS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Curaden USA
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ASS04: ADHA Standout Seven - Educator Award Winner
Award Winner:
Heather M. Anderson, RDH, MSDH
– Eastern Washington University
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ABV01: Ann Battrell Visionary Legacy Award Winner
Award Winner:
Tammy L. Filipiak, RDH, MS, FADHA (she/her/hers)
– Smile Brands
Awards Program
Sponsored By Crest Oral-B
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
AFE01: Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Winner
Award Winner:
Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP, FADHA
– Smiles Across Montana
Awards Program
Sponsored By Kenvue
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
AFE02: Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Winner
Award Winner:
Shirley Beaver, BA, MS, PhD, RDH
Awards Program
Sponsored By Kenvue
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
INC01: Irene Newman Outstanding Clinician Winner
Award Winner:
Courtney Justice, RDH, BSDH, FADHA
Awards Program
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ASS05: ADHA Standout Seven - Entrepreneur Award Winner
Award Winner:
Tonya Jeffries, RDH, MS, EdD
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ASS06: ADHA Standout Seven - Public Health Award Winner
Award Winner:
Amber L. Lovatos, RDH, BSDH
– Curaden USA
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
ASS07: ADHA Standout Seven - Research Award Winner
Award Winner:
Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Awards Program
Sponsored By Henry Schein
CE: 0.0
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
HSP01: Hygienist Student Proud Award Winner
Awards Program
Sponsored By Crest Oral-B
Monday, September 28, 2026
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
R04: Registration Open
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
R04: Registration Open
CE: 0.0
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
ED30: Strength, Posture, and Longevity in the Operatory
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
ED30: Strength, Posture, and Longevity in the Operatory
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
John Besharse, PT, DPT, CERT. DN, CSCS, NKT, CEAS
– N/A
Education
CE: 1.5
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
ED31: AAP
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
ED31: AAP
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
CE: 1.50
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
ED32: Elevating Ultrasonic Teaching: Strategies for Dental Hygiene Educators
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
ED32: Elevating Ultrasonic Teaching: Strategies for Dental Hygiene Educators
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Dani Botbyl, RDH (she/her/hers)
– none
Education
CE: 1.5
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CST
ED33: The Dental Hygienist’s Role in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CST
ED33: The Dental Hygienist’s Role in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Katharine Martinez, MPH, RDH (she/her/hers)
– Phoenix Children's Hospital
Public Health
CE: 1.0
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CST
ED34: Translating dental implant research into clinical practice
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CST
ED34: Translating Dental Implant Research into Clinical Practice
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Tabitha L. Acret, Bachelor Oral health, Masters Advanced Hygiene, Graduate Certificate Public Health, Graduate Certificate Education (she/her/hers)
– Univeristy of Sydney
Research
CE: 1.0
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CST
ED35: Clinic to the Capitol Dental Hygienists Shape Oral Health
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CST
ED35: Clinic to the Capitol Dental Hygienists Shape Oral Health
Location: FWCC: 203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Lisa Huitron, BSDH, RDH, RDA (she/her/hers)
– none
Advocacy
CE: 1.0
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
ED36: OCMI: A Whole‑Patient Framework for Oral Maintenance
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
ED36: OCMI: A Whole‑Patient Framework for Oral Maintenance
Location: FWCC: 201ABC
Primary Speaker:
Sarah Balaster, DMD, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
– Advanced Periodontics & Dental Implant Center of CT
Research
CE: 1.0
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
ED37: Smiles Without Barriers: Inclusive Dental Hygiene Care Beyond the Operatory
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
ED37: Smiles Without Barriers: Inclusive Dental Hygiene Care Beyond the Operatory
Location: FWCC: 202ABC
Primary Speaker:
Lindsey Vizcay, BSDH, RDHAP, RDH, RDAEF2 (she/her/hers)
– Home Sweet Hygiene
Public Health
CE: 1.0
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
ED38: Local Anesthesia: Blending Compassionate Care and Clinical Mastery
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
ED38: Local Anesthesia: Blending Compassionate Care and Clinical Mastery
Location: FWCC:203ABC
Primary Speaker:
Carissa Regnerus, carissa.regnerus@usd.edu
– University of South Dakota Dental Hygiene
Clinical
CE: 1.0
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