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Sessions (77)

Kickoff Party: Rev-It-Up (Room Texas C)

30 Jul 19
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
All delegates are invited! This event is all about celebrating YOU and the vital role hygienists play in dentistry. Join our sponsor-Straumann- for... More...

Invisalign &iTero Party Hosted by Align Technology, makers of Invisalign and iTero (Room Texas D)

30 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The secret is out: Align Technology,makers of Invisalign and iTero, is celebrating the kick off of RDH Under One Roof with the hottest ticket in Da... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Disrupt, Debride, and Detoxify: Implant Patient Care (Room SA4-6)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Implants

Speaker(s): Susan Wingrove, RDH, BS
Today, patients have complex dentitions of natural teeth, restorations, and Implants. Biofilm disruption, proper tools for debridement, and detoxif... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Examining Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis in Dentistry (Room Texas B)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Preventive Dentistry

Speaker(s): Nicole Greco
Course Description Dental professionals must re-examine how to treat pain and anxiety in this era of opioid crisis. This course is a comprehensive ... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Mission Possible: the Endgame for Perio (Room Texas D)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Periodontics

Speaker(s): Tanya Dunlap, PhD
Most periodontal patients struggle between office visits, and it’s no wonder why. Toothbrush, rinse and floss don’t reach past 3mm. Bre... More...

GENERAL SESSION: The Cost of Pneumonia World-Wide in Lives and Money: Is Oral Hygiene the Answer? (Room DALLAS 5-7)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Oral-Systemic Health

Speaker(s): Cindy Kleiman, RDH, BS
Pneumonia can steal a life quickly! Patients dependent on others for oral care are at increased risk of pneumonia from aspiration of pathogenic ora... More...

GENERAL SESSION: The Sky Isn’t Falling! The profile of HPV oral lesions (Room Texas C)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tracks: Oral Pathology

Speaker(s): Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
The mere mention of HPV can strike fear in the hearts of dental clients. Oral lesions associated with human papilloma virus infection are of great ... More...

WORKSHOP: Clinical Integration of the digital intramural scanner in the Hygiene Practice (Room Texas 3)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): SHANNON CARROLL
This course introduces the pivotal role of the dental hygienist and doctor to identify occlusal issues and provide guidelines on how to create pati... More...

WORKSHOP: High Tech, Light Touch: Hands-on with Sharpen-free Instrumentation (Room Texas 2)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Instrument Sharpening, Workshop

Speaker(s): WHITNEY HOWERTON
Instrumentation can play an integral role in patient comfort, quality of care, and career longevity. High Tech, Light Touch engages course particip... More...

WORKSHOP: Spotlight on the Digital Epidemic – Unexpected Consequences of Modern-day Devices (Room Texas 4)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP
Dental professionals are at high risk for developing workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders. Two decades ago it would have been impossible to ... More...

WORKSHOP: The Joy and Karma of a Long Dental Hygiene Career (Room Texas 1)

31 Jul 19
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Tami Wanless, RDH, MEd
This course will focus on the interrelationship between cumulative trauma disorders and instrumentation techniques. A variety of hands-on activitie... More...

CE Kiosk Open (Room Dallas 1)

31 Jul 19
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Redeeming your CE codes while on-site is as easy as 1-2-3!  More...

GENERAL SESSION: Enhance Your Career Texas Style with New Products! (Room Texas C)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Dental Hygiene Products

Speaker(s): Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH
This creative concept in education offers attendees an opportunity to hear directly from manufacturers as they present their newest products with e... More...

GENERAL SESSION: How to Train Your Dentist (Room SA4-6)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Professional Development

Speaker(s): Timothy Johnston
Most dentists just let things happen. Face it, this leadership style is the least confrontational, and dentists simply don't want to create con... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Nutrition and Oral Health: What Every Dental Professional Should Know (Room Dallas 5-7)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): Joy Void-Holmes
Good nutrition is integral to overall health. The mouth is the window to the body, what we eat affects general health, but also directly impacts or... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Ride the Wave(length) into a More Productive Practice (Room Texas D)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Lasers

Speaker(s): JOY RASKIE
Are you curious about how a laser works and how it can be utilized in the hygiene department? Take a fresh new approach to your everyday periodonta... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Teledentistry in Action: How Technology Increases Access to Care [Panel Discussion] (Room Texas B)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): Brittany Kinol ; CAROL ROSZEL ; Elaine Mamola ; Staci Stout
Teledentistry is already making a significant impact in a range of dental care settings. The introduction in 2018 of CDT codes for teledentistry se... More...

WORKSHOP: Biohack Your Life & Career to “10x” Your World (Room Texas 3)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Tonya Lanthier, RDH
We all want to be the best version of ourselves, both in our personal and professional lives to better support our patients. Learn how to “10... More...

WORKSHOP: Keeping it Clean: Hand Hygiene in the Dental Setting (Room Texas 4)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): *Noel Kelsch, RDHAP, MS
Studies show that on average, healthcare providers clean their hands less than half of the times they should. Skin is laden inherently with residen... More...

WORKSHOP: You, Oral Health, Chronic Disease and the New Guidelines (Room Texas 2)

31 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Amy Kinnamon, RDH, MS
Oral bacteria have been implicated in correlation with a host of systemic diseases including heart disease and diabetes as well as many other chron... More...

LUNCH & LEARN: Titanium REVolution and What Role The Registered Dental Hygienist Plays in Tooth Replacement. (Room Texas 5)

31 Jul 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Communication & Patient Compliance

Speaker(s): Tracy Anderson Butler, CRDH, MFT
In today’s economy patients are looking for long-term, predictable results when making decisions on treatment options. Dental patients have b... More...

Lunch and Learn with Align (Room San Antonio 1-3)

31 Jul 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come enjoy a refreshing lunch and learn more about Invisalign and iTero.   More...

Oral Health and Dentifrice Considerations (Room Texas 6)

31 Jul 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Arm & Hammer for lunch and to learn about Oral Health and Dentifrice Considerations; a look at some of today’s most common oral heal... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Patients, Pills & Pathologies. Why Medical History Clues are Critical to General Dental Treatment. (Room Texas C)

31 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Oral-Systemic Health

Speaker(s): Amber Riley
The number of Americans over the age of 65 exceeds 15% of the population and that number will increase by more than an additional 20% over the next... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Save Someone’s Life with an Extraoral Examination. (Room Texas B)

31 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Oral-Systemic Health

Speaker(s): Irene Iancu
An extraoral examination can save a patient’s life. As clinicians, the goal is early detection and identification of pathological lesions. Th... More...

GENERAL SESSION: The Role of Risk Assessments in Treatment Planning (Room Texas D)

31 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Clinical Dental Hygiene

Speaker(s): Dorothy Garlough, RDH, MPA
The delivery of care not only involves the diagnosis of disease but also the identification of risk factors that may lead to disease. Hygienists&rs... More...

GENERAL SESSION: The Technology Checkup: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You and Your Patients! (Room SA 4-6)

31 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: The Business of Dental Hygiene

Speaker(s): Ann Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH
Practices are utilizing practice management software to enhance the patient experience and improve overall care. Most dental teams however are only... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Tongue Analysis for the Dental Hygienist (Room Dallas 5-7)

31 Jul 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Oral-Systemic Health

Speaker(s): Alyse Shockey
Tongue analysis can swiftly advance your clinical skills in recognizing imbalances within the body. A quick look at the tongue can tell much about ... More...

MEGA SESSION: Making Sense Makes CENTS (Room Texas AB)

31 Jul 19
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Communication & Patient Compliance

Speaker(s): Katrina Sanders
As dental hygienists we are consistently concerned about the health of our patients while our doctors are concerned about the health of their pract... More...

Exhibit Hall Open (Room Longhorn Hall A-C)

31 Jul 19
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Enjoy a nice refreshment while you cruise through the 125 exhibitors on the exhibit hall floor. More...

Welcome Reception (Room Longhorn Hall A-C)

31 Jul 19
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come one, come all—the exhibit hall is open! Welcome the exhibitors participating in RDH Under One Roof 2019. Relax and savor hors d’oe... More...

BURST or Bust Party (Room Texas C)

31 Jul 19
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
BURST or bust! Join BURST Oral Care as we host our first under one roof extravaganza. The rumors are true, we love to throw a killer party. Joi... More...

Colgate Members Breakfast (Room SA 1-3)

01 Aug 19
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Tracks: *Other

Come and connect face to face with your fellow COHAs at RDH Under One Roof.  The COHA community has been built on friendships and peer support... More...

KEYNOTE SESSION: 5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible (Room Texas AB)

01 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): Ben Nemtin
Ben Nemtin is on a mission to achieve the unthinkable. From playing basketball with President Obama to streaking a soccer field, from raising over ... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Baby Boomers and the Aging Mouth (Room SA4-6)

01 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Geriatrics

Speaker(s): Cindy Saylors, M.Ed., RT(R)(CT)(ARRT) ; Katy Warren, RDH, M.Ed.
In 2030 the last of the boomers will be over the age of 65 contributing to approximately 1/3 of the US population being over 65. Baby boomers are l... More...

GENERAL SESSION: The Bigger the Knowledge, the Healthier the Smiles -New Products Panel! (Room Texas C)

01 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Dental Hygiene Products

Speaker(s): Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH
This creative concept in education will offer attendees an opportunity to hear directly from manufacturers as they discuss their newest products. C... More...

WORKSHOP: “Feel the Wave” (Room Texas 1)

01 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): JOY RASKIE
Learn how lasers are breaking waves in the hygiene department. Join us to learn the different strokes of using a laser clinically in your daily pra... More...

WORKSHOP: Navigating the Temping Landscape (Room Texas 3)

01 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP
An increasing number of dental hygienists now work in temporary positions rather than permanent employment settings. Temping has always been an opt... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Chocolate, Blueberries and Wine: Fighting Inflammation with Clinical and Nutritional Prevention Strategies (Room Texas D)

01 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Oral-Systemic Health

Speaker(s): Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH
Inflammation, it’s everywhere. After years of trickling research around oral and systemic connections, we now have an avalanche of data about... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Sub-gingival Endoscopic Visualization as a Diagnostic & Treatment Tool for Peri-implantitis (Room DALLAS 5-7)

01 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Implants

Speaker(s): NICOLE FORTUNE
This course will demonstrate the role of periodontal endoscopy in non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease and peri-implant diseases. The adva... More...

WORKSHOP: Make Every Minute Matter – Time Saving Sharpening Solutions (Room Texas 3)

01 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Tami Wanless, RDH, MEd
The only thing dull in this course will be the instruments we provide to practice your sharpening skills. It’s time to make the successful tr... More...

WORKSHOP: Mastering Patient Positioning for Optimal Radiograph Acquisition with Handheld X-ray Systems (Room Texas 4)

01 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD
Handheld X-ray systems are gaining popularity across the world. Whether or not you’ve used handheld X-ray technology before, this workshop is... More...

Lunch on the Exhibit Hall (Room Longhorn Hall A-C)

01 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come hunger and enjoy some delicious food!  More...

GENERAL SESSION: Ask Yourself...”Are Your Patients Too Sensitive”? (Room SA 1-3)

01 Aug 19
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): William Paveletz
Tooth sensitivity is a common problem that affects millions of people. Sensitivity problems emanate from sugary foods and beverages to poor dental ... More...

American Academy of Dental Hygiene Annual Business Meeting (Room Texas 3)

01 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please join us as our guest! The mission of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH) is to foster the continuing pursuit of education and rese... More...

WORKSHOP: Writing Workshop: RDH magazine and DentistryIQ (Room Texas 1)

01 Aug 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Did you know RDH and DentistryIQ consider contributions from readers like you? This workshop will cover how to submit an article, how to choose a t... More...

MEGA SESSION: Rekindling Your Career Passion- Moving Beyond Feeling Trapped (Room Texas AB)

01 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP
Hygienists all over are trying to connect the dots and make sense of their professional pathways. Many know they have chosen the right profession, ... More...

RDH Under One Roof Networking Reception (Room Longhorn Hall A-C)

01 Aug 19
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Make plans to attend the RDH Under One Roof networking reception on the exhibit hall floor. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from exhibitor... More...

Young Reception: The Night is Young! (Room Texas C)

01 Aug 19
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tracks: Networking

Rest up for the party of the year with Young Dental! Join the fun with music, dancing, drinks and fantastic prizes! This popular annual will kick o... More...

GENERAL SESSION: “The Chamber of Secrets” : What’s In Your Patient’s Medicine Cabinet? Patient Self-Medication and Considerations for the Dental Hygienist (Room Texas D)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Pharmacology

Speaker(s): Thomas Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.
Armed with limited, and often biased, information and faced with rising prescription drug costs, our patients continue to self-medicate with a vari... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Head and Neck Oral Cancer Screening Best Practices ~ It's More Than What Catches the Eye (Room DALLAS 5-7)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Oral Cancer

Speaker(s): Susan Cotten
According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, one person dies every hour of every day from oral and oropharyngeal cancers in the U.S. For years, the lea... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Hidden Benefits of Everyday Scanning with an Intraoral Scanner (Room Texas D)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): SHANNON CARROLL
This session will teach principles of digital data collection utilizing the intra-oral scanner to improve workflow in the general practice.  D... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Periodontal Disease Does Not Discriminate Based on Age:A look at periodontal disease from childhood to early adulthood. (Room SA4-6)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Periodontal Disease

Speaker(s): Lancette VanGuilder
Many sources shed light on the fact that the majority of the population will experience periodontal disease at some point in their lifetime. We als... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Vaping – A Viable Alternative or Danger in the Air? (Room Texas C)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): Jamie Collins, RDH
The popularity of vaping among all ages is on the rise, often with unregulated products. The market is catering to the younger generation, marketin... More...

WORKSHOP: Hygiene and Maintenance for Fixed Full Arch Implant Restorations (Room Texas 3)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Alison Stahl, RDH, BS ; Anna Pankow-Wilson
As the number of patients opting for dental implants is increasing, it becomes essential to know the differences between natural teeth and implant ... More...

WORKSHOP: Transillumination Diagnostics for Elevated Patient Care & Career Development (Room Texas 2)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Kimberly Fuller
The world of dental diagnostics has moved beyond relying on X-rays alone—are you ready? Understanding transillumination technology can not on... More...

WORKSHOP: You on Paper: Your Resume is Your First Impression (Room Texas 1)

02 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Mike Cindrich, MS
Why is your resume so important? The sole purpose of your resume is to get an interview. With today's application software and increasing numbe... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Effective Sequencing with Ultrasonic Instrumentation - What's On Your Tray? (Room SA4-6)

02 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Clinical Dental Hygiene

Speaker(s): Marianne Dryer
This course will discuss and apply the current evidence surrounding ultrasonic instrumentation. Emphasis will be on the need for a methodical, sequ... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Join the Guided Biofilm Movement (Room SA 1-3)

02 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: *Other

Speaker(s): Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH
Guided Biofilm Therapy is the systematic, evidenced-based solution for dental biofilm management using state of the art AIRFLOW, PERIOFLOW and PIEZ... More...

GENERAL SESSION: The Dental Hygienist as a Non-Physician Primary Care Provider: Exploring the Role of Dental Hygienists in Medical Screening (Room Texas C)

02 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Oral-Systemic Health

Speaker(s): Casey Hein, BSDH, RDH, MBA
As the US population continues to expand, there will be a greater number of people who live with chronic diseases. With the shortage of primary hea... More...

WORKSHOP: It’s Clear…Invisible Aligners are a Hot Commodity! The Integral Role of the RDH in Clear Aligner Therapy and Patient Education (Room Texas 3)

02 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Lauren Gueits
Patients are bombarded with social media pop-up ads and commercials about the cosmetic benefits of straightening their teeth. They look to their hy... More...

GENERAL SESSION: #Top Trending Topics in Dentistry (Room DALLAS 5-7)

02 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Dental Hygiene Products

Speaker(s): Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, MS, RYT
Today more than ever consumers are being ‘educated’ through social media, home shopping networks and the press regarding not only the l... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Domestic Violence: Bruises Deeper Than Black n Blue & The Role of Dental & Health Care Providers (Room Texas D)

02 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Public Health / Community Involvement

Speaker(s): Debra Zafiropoulos, RDH ; Randy Houska
Domestic Violence: Bruises Deeper Than Black n Blue™ & The Role of Dental & Health Care Providers Perspective , Assumptions, Guilt, T... More...

GENERAL SESSION: Water In, Water Out: Total Water Compliance in Your Practice (Room Texas D)

02 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Infection Control

Speaker(s): Leann Keefer, RDH, BS, MSM
Providing clean, safe dental water is critical to implementing and maintaining effective infection control protocols. Understanding and implementin... More...

WORKSHOP: Clinical Integration of the digital intramural scanner in the Hygiene Practice (Room Texas 2)

02 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): SHANNON CARROLL
This course introduces the pivotal role of the dental hygienist and doctor to identify occlusal issues and provide guidelines on how to create pati... More...

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

02 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come hungry and enjoy some delicious food sponsored by ClearChoice!  More...

MEGA SESSION: Whole Mouth Health: What Is It and Why Do My Patients Care? (Room Texas AB)

02 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Clinical Dental Hygiene

Speaker(s): Ann Spolarich, RDH, PhD ; Annette Wolfe ; Phyllis Martina, RDH, MBA
If you are not familiar with the term Whole Mouth Health you must attend this session. The desires of our patients are changing from the goal of ma... More...