Macomb CE Event – “Public Health and Dental Hygiene Partners: Future Opportunities” and “Nutritional Considerations in Dental Health”

Join Macomb District Dental Hygienists’ Society for a 6 CEU opportunity on March 20, 2015 from 8am-4pm.

Click Here: MDDHS Seminar Registration Form 3-20-15

Presenting for the Morning Seminar:

Chris Farrell, RDH, MPH
Oral Health Director for MDCH
Adjunct Faculty – University of Michigan DH Program

Objectives:

• Provide new information and updates on career paths for dental hygienists.
• Discuss educational opportunities and degree options available.
• Provide an overview of resume building and interview process.
• Discuss direct workforce models and future impact on the dental hygiene workforce.

Presenting for the Afternoon Seminar:

Nancy A. Raymond, MSMS, MS, RDN, FAARFM
Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietitian-Nutritionist
Exercise Physiologist
Advanced Fellow in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine

Objectives:

• List healthy eating and hydration principles
• Define healthy carbohydrates, protein, and fats and the role they play in oral and dental health
• Understand the roles and functions of major nutrients-vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants- and the symptoms of deficiencies.
• Recognize how nutritional deficiencies affect oral health and disease
• Understand factors that affect formation of dental caries including structure of the jaw and oral cavity and teeth; oral hygiene practices; the role of dietary factors including bacteria, acidic food and acid formation.
• Identify specific dietary considerations for different stages of the life cycle
• Understand basic nutrition counseling recommendations for your patients

The Seminar will take place at the Italian American Cultural Center and breakfast, lunch, and a midday snack will be served.

Costs:

• ADHA Members = $90 all day, $45 half day
• RDA/CDA = $90 all day, $45 half day
• Non-Members = $150 all day, $80 half day