2012-2013 Meeting Agenda

NEW DATE:

Thursday, Sept. 27th, 2012

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE CDHO STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Sharon Cavanagh RDH

The CDHO Standards of Practice were revised in January 2012 to reflect the national competencies and enhanced expectations of Registered Dental Hygienists. This presentation will outline the scope, uses and desired outcomes of the Standards with a particular emphasis on how every dental hygienist can use them in practice.

Sharon Cavanagh is a dental hygienist who has spent most of her professional life in education and program development. A Niagara graduate, she taught at Seneca for 20 years followed by several years in the private education system – in development and administration. She was the prime developer of the CDHA on-line self-initiation program. She’s been on the CDHO council, Dentists at Risk and the Hamilton District Health Council. She’s presented many topics to dental hygienists across Ontario and works primarily with individuals and small groups in personalized dental hygiene education including Portfolio; Process of Care; Record Keeping; Health and Safety & Jurisprudence. In 2011, she spent most of the year working with accredited programs to ensure that their curriculum met the new competencies and Standards.

GERIATRIC
Dr.Inge Scharge, University of Toronto, Hons. B.Sc. 1998, DDS 2002

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Dr. Inge Scharge opened Aldershot Dental Care in 2008 after working in other dental offices and long-term care facilities. Aldershot Dental Care is a family practice offering a wide range of services including nitrous oxide sedation and implant restorations. Inge is very active in Burlington community organizations including the Aldershot Business Improvement Association and the Triathlon Club of Burlington. She is currently the dentist that cares for the clients at Hampton Terrace Care Centre and is also the sitting president of the Burlington Dental Academy

Ergonomics
Julie Bellini

Kinesiology

• Introduction - How to use Ergonomics effectively today!
• Implications from poor Ergonomics.
• Applied ergonomics and prevention.
• Muscle stretching for dental hygienists on-site.

Julie Bellini graduated University of Waterloo and began clinical practice in Kinesiology since 1992. Julie has been a member of the Ontario and Canadian Kinesiology Associations. Proactively, she’s a dynamic speaker for various workplaces and athletic associations on topics such as Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Injury Prevention. Current clinical/practical research validates the scientific research in her talks. Independently, Julie works out of her home studio to remove physical/biomechanical barriers to a person’s performance - work, play, athletics. Successful performance is every ones goal! Julie instructs Pilate’s classes to assist successful outcomes in work, play and sport. When not working, she is training for the next half marathon.

Indications for Early Preventive Orthodontic Treatment
Dr. Melissa Sanders DDS, MSc. (Ortho), FRCD(C)

Dr Melissa Sander completed her dental degree and Master's degree in Clinical Orthodontics at the University of Toronto. She completed a dental residency at Sunnybrook and Women's Hospital where she was involved in complex trauma and jaw surgery cases. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an active member of the Canadian and American Association of Orthodontics, Canadian and Ontario Dental Associations, Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, Omicron Kappa Upsilon and the AAO Foundation Vanguard Society. Dr Sander currently is the President of the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry. She is also a Clinical Instructor at the Ontario Dental Education Institute teaching an orthodontic course for dental hygienists. As well, Dr Sander has held teaching positions at the University of Toronto, Departments of Undergraduate Orthodontics and Preventive Dentistry. Dr Sander is currently in private practice at Ancaster Orthodontics. She enjoys living in and supporting the local community.

Infection Control Understanding our new guidelines
Leslie Sanderson RDH

Infection Control is an important part of safe patient care. By understanding the infectious disease process and how it is impacted by proper infection control protocol we can eliminate the risk of infection for both patients and practitioners.

Participants will obtain the knowledge to properly implement necessary infection prevention and control measures in the dental practice. This lecture consolidates published recommendations from authoritative government agencies as well as regulatory bodies and professional associations.

Topics will include:

• Risk Assessment
• Recommended Vaccines
• Personal Protection
• Understanding The Chemicals We Use
• Safe handling and disposal of waste
• Handpiece maintenance
• Sterilization Procedure
• Sterilization Monitoring

Benefit to Your Practice:

Dental Professionals need up to date, accurate information to reduce risks. Leslie helps the dental team navigate the sea of regulations focusing on Infection Control, WHIMS compliance, RCDSO and CDHO. Ensure that your knowledge and protocols are current to fully protect yourself and your clients and practice safely

Leslie Sanderson, RDH is a graduate of the Seneca College dental hygiene program. Since the SARS pandemic of 2003, she participated in a movement to educate Dental Health Care Providers to better understand the impact of emerging, highly contagious diseases. Her training accomplishments include being one of only 20 civilians to attend a 5 day Infection Control boot camp with the US army and recently participating in an educator's symposium with the Centre for Disease Control. Leslie is considered a leading authority across Canada on understanding and implementing our new Infection Control Protocols and has lectured extensively on the subject. Her commitment to support dental professionals in protecting themselves and their patients has been of great assistance to the dental community.

Whole Body Healing: It's Just a Step to the Right
Dr. Terry Jaklin – Naturopath

Our beautiful brains are created for balance.  The Left brain instigates the stress response to get us away from the saber tooth tiger; and the Right brain lets us know the danger has passed and it's time to relax.  Today we live in the grip of stress. We can't get away from it. We rarely engage our bodies in activities that invite us to relax.

Join Teri Jaklin ND for an entertaining and enlightening seminar that looks at the dastardly effects of stress on the body from hormones to belly fat-sleeplessness to digestive distress-and discover creative ways to step to the Right of your Left brain. Learn and participate in easy activities that promote the relaxation response to instill peace and happiness.

Teri Jaklin is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and practises in Waterdown. Her interest in naturopathic medicine began in the early eighties with a personal search for "more" when it came to healthcare.