Dr. Colleen Linehan, Orthopedics (Specific topic TBD)   May 15  7:00 pm @ Resler Orthodontics, 5155 Colony Dr., Saginaw.   2 credit meetings are free to members, $25 for potential members.  Pre-registration is not necessary.

GREATER DETROIT DENTAL HYGIENISTS' ASSOCIATION PRESENTS "What Dental Professionals Should Know About the Emerging Trends and Oral Health Consequences of Nicotine Product Misuse" This presentation is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant # 1H79Tl025953-01 Tuesday May 23, 2017 Farmington Hills Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-553-0300 6-8:30Pm 2 CE Jill Loewen, CDA, RDA, MS, CTTS Jill Loewen, CDA, RDA, MS, CTTS is a clinical associate professor and full-time faculty member at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. She joined the University in March, 2001. Jill serves as Project Coordinator for the Tobacco Use Prevention and Treatment Program at the dental school. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Education and a Master of Science Degree in Career and Technical Education from Ferris State University. She is a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and is past Chair of the American Dental Education Association’s Section on Substance Abuse, Addictions and Tobacco Dependence Education. Her teaching responsibilities at the school include teaching dental and dental hygiene students and residents how to help their patients stop using tobacco. Jill has provided numerous local, state, and national continuing education courses on Tobacco Dependence Treatment topics and has conducted table clinics, exhibits and poster presentations on tobacco use prevention and education. She is the author of several publications. COURSE OBJECTIVES:  Describe non-traditional nicotine and chemical containing products misuse and current trends, including e-cigarettes/vaporizers, hookah, bidi, kretek, khat and others  Identify the oral and overall health effects of nicotine product misuse  Define your role in addressing nicotine product misuse as a dental health provider  Describe steps involved for helping dental patients stop nicotine product misuse  Utilize resources for helping patients stop the misuse of nicotine products *** Farmington Hills Community Library *** 5:30 – 6:00PM Registration, Refreshments and Announcements 6:00PM – 8:30 Presentation 2 CE ADHA Members: FREE DDS: $10 Non-Members: $10 This fee is to cover cost the of the room rental and refreshments. Make checks payable to GDDHA No Refunds Mail registration to: Deb McKelvey, RDH 3268 Catalpa Dr. Berkley, MI 48072 (248)990-2542 berkleyjimanddeb@aol.com 5-23-17 "What Dental Professionals Should Know About the Emerging Trends and Oral Health Consequences of Nicotine Product Misuse" Please provide your e-mail address as we will be e-mailing handouts if they are available prior to the seminar. NAME:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL_________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:(City, State, Zip) __________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: Cell: _____________________________________ Other: ___________________________________________ ADHA Member # _________________ Component Name: _______________ DDS ______ Staff/Others ______   5-23-17 Click here for a printable flyer

Seminars for Dental Professionals Dental Seminars and Consulting PLLC July 14, 2017 - 4 CE The Changing Face of Dental Hygiene Practice (expert clinician, skilled motivator, and prevention specialist) Lillian Caperila RDH, BSDH, M.Ed,Educational Manager As we observe the reorganization of healthcare delivery throughout the world, the dental hygienist is now evolving into a key healthcare specialist. This program paves a new direction in specialized roles to include advanced clinicians, effective motivators combined with recognizing that prevention is our only tool to optimal oral and general health. The participants will learn and share their ideas in exploring the skills necessary to become the dental hygienist of the future!   Learning Objectives: • Envision future roles for the registered dental hygienist • Reorganizing dental care delivery utilizing all team members • Choose effective treatment modalities • Explore the need for diagnostic technologies and best practice screening • Diagnostic instrumentation and utilization of risk assessments • Capitalizing on your greatest skills in the healthcare team   Breakfast and Sign in: 8 AM – 8:30 AM Seminar: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM GVSU Innovation Hub 200 Viridian Drive Muskegon MI49440 Earlybird Registration $70, General Registration $85 4 CE hours - M.B.O.D. #299150015 Please call Jackie with any questions (231) 557-4880 or email jackielindrup111@gmail.com Save the date! Friday, October 27, 2017 – “Unique and important features of Saliva” by Mary Millar and “The Food Mood Connection” by Gail Solway, MS, RPh, Solway Nutrition.   R E G I S T R A T I O N Early bird Registration of $70 must be postmarked by July 1st. General registration $85.00 – Pay by check or credit card and include this form. For Credit Card payments: Credit Card Number: _________________________________________ Exp. date:__ __/__ __ Security code on back: Mailing address of bill ___________________________ Zip code________________ Email receipt to: _____________________________________________ Or send check with this form to: Everyone will receive a receipt by email! (No refunds week of the seminar- thank you. Otherwise refunds less $10 fee) Name: (DDS, RDH, RDA, CDA) Your Address: Email : ________________________________________________________ Name: (DDS, RDH, RDA, CDA) Your Address: Email: _________________________________________________________ Name: (DDS, RDH, RDA, CDA) Your Address: Email: ________________________________________________________ Thank you! Please “like” our Facebook page for pictures from seminars! Lillian Caperila flyer