Speaker Information

Ms. Amber Auger
East Weymouth, MA
Periodontal Disease
Registration opens
December 10th

  • Practicing RDH
  • RDH Graduate Editor, Owner of Thrive in the OP®?
  • Periodontal Disease Management, Practice Consultant
Ms. Stephanie Botts
Denver, CO
Ergonomics, Substance Use Disorder & Chemical Dependency
Registration opens
December 10th

  • Dental Ergonomics Coach
  • Practicing Dental Hygienist
  • Owner/Founder PosturePros
Dr. Ashleigh Briody
Westerville, OH
Oral Pathology
Registration opens
December 10th

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Private Practice
Mrs. Connie Kugel
Lincoln, NE
Dental Hygiene Materials
Registration opens
December 10th

  • Continuing Education Director, UNMC College of Dentistry
  • Clinical Instructor, Periodontics, UNMC College of Dentistry
  • Private Practice
Ms. Shannon Nanne
Sagamore Hills, OH
Oral Pathology/Oral Cancer/Xerostomia
Registration opens
December 10th

  • Key Opinion Leader for several companies, publications and associations
  • Authors articles in RDH, JPH, Dentistry Today, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
  • Promotes the changes required for a substantial impact on incidence, morbidity, and mortality of oral cancer worldwide

Fr6048 - Hygiene All-Day Track
Date/Time: 3/21/2025   8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Type: Lectures   Handouts: Speaker bringing
Dentist Fee: $185.00  Other Fee: $115.00
Audience: Hygienists
Keyword(s):
Hygiene
AGD Code: 550

Ms. Shannon Nanne | 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Become a Hero of Dentistry and Solve the Dry Mouth Mystery!

Xerostomia is not a disease; however, it is a serious condition that is annoying, uncomfortable and caused by a disease or underlying condition. Xerostomia affects quality of life while speaking, eating or trying to sleep. Hypo-salivation can damage hard and soft tissues of the mouth while presenting a clinical challenge in the operatory. Twenty five percent of your patients suffer from this terrible affliction. Let's evaluate treatment options and provide products that work!

 

Ms. Amber Auger | 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Effective and Profitable Collaborative Care: Leveraging Communication between Hygienists and Dentists

Dental hygienists hold the key to your practice's success, with nearly 80% of the practice revenue coming from their chairs. This program aims to develop a foundation for exceptional leadership skills to create a true partnership with the dental hygienist. This program will encourage a unique method of partnership to transform employees into practice stakeholders.

 

Ms. Stephanie Botts | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Perfect Posture Mechanics

Dental professionals are at high risk for unique musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive movements, poor positioning, and static postures. Explore how proper ergonomics can enhance productivity, reduce pain, and extend your career. Learn techniques, stretches, positioning, and equipment choices that enable pain-free practice and improve overall work satisfaction!

 

Lunch is on your own from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. 

 

Mrs. Connie Kugel | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Ultimate Tooth Whitening

Tooth whitening is easy, rewarding and profitable. Dental hygienists and assistants may not think they need a whitening refresher course, but do you know how to answer these common patient questions: How long does it last? Can it hurt my teeth? What about sensitivity? And your own questions: How does tooth whitening work? Should I offer chairside or take-home materials? Are they worth it? Do the over-the-counter whitening products work? How does “whitening toothpaste” work? Let’s assess the pros and cons of tooth whitening!

 

Dr. Ashleigh Briody | 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Interesting Clinical Cases 

This program will take you on a tour of interesting cases seen in a busy pathology practice. We will discuss how the diagnosis is rendered as well as management.