Speaker Information

Dr. Mia Geisinger
Birmingham, AL
Periodontology
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  • Board-Certified Periodontist
  • Editorial and Editorial Advisory Boards, International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Inside Dental Hygiene, and Clinical Advances in Periodontics
  • Professor, Scientist, Speaker focused on putting the "FUN" back in FUNdamental periodontology
Ms. Amanda Hill
Norfolk, VA
Infection Control, Innovations in Dentistry
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  • Speaker, Writer, Industry Consultant, and Waterline Warrior
  • Recipient of OSAP's Emerging Infection Control Leader Award, 2022
  • Editorial Board, RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, OSAP’s Infection Control In Practice
Ms. Lora Hooper
Parrish, FL
Oral Systemic Health
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  • Collaborative Care Coordinator for the Prevent Clinic
  • VP & Clinical Director for Integrative Dental Medicine Scholar Society
  • Speaker for MDVIP Cardio Collaboration
Dr. David Rice
East Amherst, NY
Multiple subjects
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  • Private practice: restorative and implant practice 
  • Founder, Ignite DDS
Dr. John Svirsky
Richmond, VA
Oral Pathology
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  • Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Career Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
  • Honorary Member, American Academy of Oral Medicine
  • Honorary Member, Hinman Dental Society 
Dr. Bethany Valachi
Cornelius, OR
Dental Ergonomics
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  • Clinical Instructor of Ergonomics, Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
  • Author, Practice Dentistry Pain-Free Ergonomics
  • Editor, Dental Products Report

Fr6050 - Hygiene All-Day Track
Date/Time: 3/22/2024   8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Type: Lectures   Handouts: Yes

Room: Omni - Grand Ballroom A-D1
Dentist Fee: $180.00  Other Fee: $110.00
Audience: Hygienists
Keyword(s):
Hygiene
AGD Code: 490

Dr. David Rice
Creating the Ultimate Doctor & RDH Exam
8 – 9 am 

Tired of hearing "let's wait" from patients? How about hearing "yes" and then no follow through? Overworked, overstressed and unproductive is the story we hear time and again. If you're ready for better, join us and take home THE playbook that drives patient yes.

 

 

Dr. Bethany Valachi
Ergonomics
9 – 10 am

A staggering 80% of hygienists who retire early are forced to, due to work-related pain.  This research-based seminar bridges the gap between dental ergonomics and work-related pain to help you prevent injury and increase career longevity.  Discover how equipment selection, adjustment and positioning are affecting your health.

 

 

Ms. Lora Hooper
Biological Testing
10 – 11 am

Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your dental hygiene department and gain insights into achieving better patient outcomes through the power of testing. By harnessing salivary diagnostics, you'll gain the tools to unlock personalized treatment pathways and elevate the standard of care you provide.

 

 

Lunch is on your own from 11 am – 12:30 pm.

Dr. John Svirsky
Mother Said that There Would Be Days Like This
12:30-1:30 pm

This is the 2024 course that will review some interesting conditions emphasizing diseases from aphthous stomatitis to the HPV association with oropharyngeal cancer and oral cancer. Get ready to laugh, learn and make a difference in the life of your patients.  

 

Ms. Amanda Hill
Disinfection Dash: Mastering Operatory Turnover
1:30-2:30 pm

Welcome to Disinfection Dash, where we transform operatory clean-up into an adrenaline-pumping challenge! In this fast-paced and witty course, we'll uncover the sneaky spots commonly missed during treatment room disinfection and equip you with effective techniques to ensure every patient and clinician enjoys a safe and hygienic experience. 

 

Dr. Maria Geisinger 
The Myths and Mysteries of Oral Hygiene: Evidence-Based Recommendations in the Age of Dr. Google and Pinterest
2:30-3:30 pm 
From charcoal toothpaste to oil pulling to purple color-correcting toothpaste, our patients are bombarded with oral hygiene advice with dubious scientific basis. This course will examine the evidence behind oral hygiene recommendations for patients with various dental needs.