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SYMPOSIUM 2017
Symposium for Oral Healthcare Professionals
April 20 - 22, 2017

Bellevue, Washington
Top-Quality Courses, All-Inclusive Value & Fun!
Earn 15+ CE Units over 2 days!
This year’s Symposium for Oral Healthcare Professionals, April 20th - 22nd in
Bellevue, Washington, is poised to be one of the best Symposiums yet, building
on the success of the 2016 event in the same location. With a science-based
curriculum delivered by local, national and international speakers, plus the ever
-popular exhibitor trade show featuring the latest industry products and services, it’s one oral healthcare event not to be missed!
The all-inclusive* format makes it easy to get the most out of this top-notch educational event while receiving an excellent value on the continuing education
units you need. Attendees can earn up to 15+ CE units over the two-day event,
all for one low price! Go online to register at www.WSDHA.com.
*Symposium 2017 includes all Continuing Education Units with the exception of ‘Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers and the optional Fajita Bar on Friday evening, which require additional registration fees.
Luncheons, Special Events Included in Registration
In addition to the impressive lineup of speakers and courses you’ll find at Symposium 2017, there are several opportunities to mix, mingle and have fun with your friends and
colleagues outside of class time. These include a Wine and
Cheese Networking Reception to kick things off Thursday
evening; the return of our Spring Fashion Show Luncheon ‘Closets in Bloom’; our Friday night Carnival & 80’s DJ
Dance Party; and the WDHA Awards Luncheon and Keynote Address - ’State of the (Dental Hygiene) Nation’ by
ADHA President Betty Kabel. All of these special events
ADHA President
and activities are included in your Symposium 2017 regisBetty Kabel
tration! Don’t miss the dental hygiene event of the year.
Register online today at www.WSDHA.com.
Hosted Wine & Cheese Networking Reception
Thursday, April 20th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Free with Registration (Code 1)
Join your friends and colleagues for a fun evening of wine, cheese, fruit and networking in Embassy Suites’ beautiful Atrium. Chat with WDHA leaders, exhibitors and other
attendees in a casual and fun atmosphere designed to welcome you to the hotel and
the dental hygiene continuing education event of the year - Symposium 2017!
Sponsored by:
Destination Bellevue!
Embassy Suites
Symposium will once again
make it’s home in the refined
comforts of it’s host hotel, the
Bellevue Embassy Suites.
Whether you’re planning to
stay for one or two nights, or
extend your stay beyond that,
you’re sure to enjoy the comfortable atmosphere of the
hotel along with the complimentary
cooked-to-order
breakfast, indoor pool and
whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center, spa services, free parking, free Wi-Fi and more.
Book your room now at the
special WDHA Symposium
block rate before they sell out.
Use discount code X48 to
receive the special rate of:
One King Bed - $149 + taxes
2 Queen Beds - $169 + taxes
Bellevue Embassy Suites
3225 158th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 644-2500
Register Online Now at
www.WSDHA.com
Welcome to Symposium 2017!
This is one of the most exciting times of the year for
the WDHA Education Committee as we plan and prepare for our Association’s biggest educational event.
Symposium 2017 features 20 highly acclaimed
educational courses with renowned local, national and
international speakers that examine a wide array of
topics including a hands-on restorative workshop.
Susan Savage, RDH, BSDH
The foundation of Symposium is built on scientific
education but as always, our focus is on you - the
professional; you the healthcare
provider.
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Education Committee Chair
the education
Symposium is an investment in And
your
and in yourself as a highly respected
healthcare
proSATURDAY
fessional. Our commitment to you is to offer the continuing education courses
necessary to keep you at the top of your profession... a profession that can
take you anywhere you want to go. Just keep looking upward.
Once again, we’ve added social events and activities to compliment the topnotch curriculum. So join us to learn, celebrate, socialize and network.
I would like to recognize and thank the numerous sponsors and trade show
exhibitors who have partnered with us to bring you the best Symposium ever.
This event would not be possible without them.
I look forward to welcoming you to Symposium 2017 and feel confident you
will have a wonderful, enriching experience that you’ll want to make an annual
tradition.
The
Susan Savage, RDH, BSDH
Education Committee, Chair
Two Great Raffles!
Enter to win great prizes while
supporting these two important
funds. Mix & Match Tickets for
the two raffles are $5 each or 6
for $25 - available at the registration table. Raffles take place
during the afternoon breaks on
both Friday & Saturday.
WSDHA Continuing
Education Fund
- Friday 1st Prize
R900 Wingrove Go-To-Set, 3 Ti
instruments, sharpening stone,
probe with a stainless steel cassette
2nd Prize
An Overnight Stay at
Bellevue Embassy Suites
3rd Prize
Oral-B 5000 Series
Power Brush from
Chelsea’s Collection
‘Closets in Bloom’
Spring Fashion Show Luncheon
Friday, April 21st - Noon
Bellevue Embassy Suites Grand Atrium
Lona Hulbush Jacobs
Scholarship Fund
- Saturday 1st Prize
Crown Seating Saddle Stool from
Included in Friday Registration
Fashion retailers Chico's, J. Jill and Chelsea’s Collection
will come together with certified wardrobe stylist Lisa
Fischer to bring us this year’s spring fashion show luncheon - Closets in Bloom. Hear about
the hottest trends and colors for
spring and tips for dressing for your
shape. Beautiful styles for all shapes
and sizes will be featured - there’s
something for everyone!
Sponsored, Coordinated
& Emceed by
Lisa Fischer of
2nd Prize
An Overnight Stay at
Bellevue Embassy Suites
3rd Prize
Oral-B 5000 Series
Power Brush from
Lisa Fischer Styling

Look for Lisa’s book
‘Beyond DRES’
On Sale at Symposium 2017
Winners must take prizes
with them by the end of the
day Saturday, April 22, 2017
Includes Luncheon, Snacks & Special Events on Day(s) Registered
Fri. &
Sat.
Fri.
Only
Sat.
Only
Basic
Life
Support
ADHA Member Registration
$334
$199
$199
$40
ADHA Student Member / Retired Member
$199
$125
$125
$40
Non-member Hygienist / DDS Registration
$375
$240
$240
$50
Dental Professional Auxiliary Registration
$334
$199
$199
$50
Registration Categories & Prices
Registration Information & Policies
Registration for Symposium 2017 includes admission to all conference sessions
(except Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers and the optional Build Your
Own Fajita Bar on Friday evening, which require additional fees), plus all events,
luncheons and the Exhibitor Trade Show for the days you’re registered.
Registrations must be made online and in advance at www.WSDHA.com with a
VISA or MasterCard. If you do not have internet access, please call the WDHA
office for assistance, (425) 771-3201. Any onsite registrations will incur an additional $25 fee.
Two-day registration offers the greatest savings; however, single day registrations are available for those unable to attend the entire conference. Registration
for the Basic Life Support class IS allowed without registering for other classes.
Although Symposium 2017 is an all-inclusive* event, you must pre-register for
each individual class, luncheon and special event you wish to attend in order to
be registered and receive continuing education units (CEU).
All course handouts for registered attendees will be available online just prior to
the conference. A notice of hand-out availability will be emailed to registered
attendees. To support our ‘Green Initiative’, printed hand-outs will not be provided at Symposium 2017. Please follow courses on your electronic device or print
your handouts in advance as needed.
Associated
Meetings
On Saturday, April 22nd the
Alliance of Dental Hygiene
Practitioners (ADHP), will
hold their Annual Spring Forum in conjunction with
WDHA’s Symposium 2017 at
the Bellevue Embassy Suites
hotel.
Registration
for
ADHP’s
Spring Forum is separate
from that of Symposium 2017
and must be made directly on
the ADHP website:
www.alliance-rdhpractitioners.org
Although ADHP’s Spring
Forum has it’s own registration, programs and speakers,
Forum attendees are encouraged
to
participate
in
WSDHA’s Exhibitor Trade
Show and also register
separately for the Friday
Symposium 2017 event
Refund requests received in writing on or before April 1, 2017 are subject to a
$25 administrative fee. After April 1, 2017, no refunds will be issued.
Attendee substitutions are accepted only on or before April 1, 2017 and are subject to a $25 administrative fee.
Exhibitor Trade Show
The latest industry products,
trends and information with
YOUR NAME BADGE is your passport to all Symposium activities and
must be worn at all times. Admission to classes and events will only be allowed
upon presentation of your name badge.
product/service representatives
CE CERTIFICATES will be sent via e-mail shortly after Symposium to those
who register and attend.
questions. Plus… a few select
Carnival &
80’s DJ Dance Party
Friday, April 21st 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Test your skills with our nostalgic carnival
games presented by our wonderful Trade
Show Exhibitors 7:00 - 8:00 pm
 Dance the night away to the best songs
from the 80’s mixed by ‘DJ Atomic’ from
8:00 - 11:00 pm
 Great prizes for the best 80’s attire!

on-hand to answer your
retail booths for your
shopping pleasure.
Friday & Saturday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
MORNING SESSIONS
Friday, April 21
*Please note that all speaker biographical information may be found on the WDHA website at
www.WSDHA.com
Code 2: That’s Not What I Learned in School: What Successful Practitioners Do Differently - Carol Jahn, RDH, MS
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: WaterPik
Did you learn that floss is the magic elixir preventing everything from caries to bone loss? Or perhaps you are still providing
‘routine care’ – such as prophys, fluoride treatments, and radiographs. While education provides the foundation, it depreciates over time as new research, therapies, and treatments emerge. This course will empower you to move out of your
comfort zone and feel confident adopting new evidence-based strategies for everyday patient care.
Code 3: Adhesives, Composites and Etch, Oh My! - Mark Konings, PhD, MBA
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: 3M & Bioclear
Direct composite restorations are one of the most common procedures in most general dental practices. Due to pressure
from insurance reimbursement, dental hygienists are increasingly being asked to perform these procedures. Despite the
frequency of the procedure, direct composite restorations can be very challenging and the outcomes are often less than
dental professionals expect or patients desire. In the past few years manufacturers have introduced new types of adhesive and composite making material selection even more complicated.
We will review the different types of adhesive and composites available and the pros and cons of each type and discuss the newest
classes of these products in detail. While the material choices are important, the tooth preparation and the way in which these materials are applied to the tooth has a more important impact on both the initial and long term success of the restoration. This course is
based upon the most recent advances in techniques stemming from sound engineering principles which promise to dramatically improve short and long term success.
Code 4: Improving Oral Health Using Virtual Dental Homes: Opportunities for Dental Hygienists
Dr. Paul Glassman, DDS, MA, MB
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: DNTLworks and Washington Dental Service Foundation
In a rapidly changing health care environment, there will be new opportunities for dental hygienists to be on the front line
of new oral health delivery systems that can improve the ability to bring oral health care to currently underserved groups,
improve, oral health, and lower the per-capita cost to do so.
This course will assist dental hygienists who wish to be a part of telehealth connected dental teams to extend dental care
to underserved populations in their communities. Participants will be able to: 1) Discuss advances in science and technology that enable the expansion of dental practices through Virtual Dental Homes using telehealth connected teams; 2) List strategies
and best practices for expanding the reach of dental practices using telehealth-connected teams; 3) Describe the organization, infrastructure and function of a telehealth connected Virtual Dental Home.
Code 5: Au Naturale: Oral Health and Homeopathic Trends - Lancette Van Guilder, RDH
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Premier Dental
Holistic and alternative medicine trends are on the rise. More and more people are seeking out natural ways to feel better,
improve their health and minimize the need for harmful chemicals and invasive procedures. The dental team has the opportunity to serve as a valuable resource for optimal oral and overall health. This course will provide background on natural healing practices as well as an overview of current oral and homeopathic trends and alternative medicine culture.
Code 6:
12:00 pm ~ ‘Closets in Bloom’ - Spring Fashion Show Luncheon
Sponsored by Lisa Fischer Styling
featuring
chico’s , J. Jill and Chelsea’s Collection
FREE
with Friday Registration
Coordinated & emceed by Lisa Fischer
Lisa Fischer is a Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker and Author. Lisa helps women fall in love with their appearance and reconnect with the woman in the mirror. She is the creator of Image STRONG, a safe place for women to gain education of their body type, fashion style, ultimate colors and branding for the woman you are today. The result is life
transforming... look and feel put together wherever life may take you. Lisa offers private one on one sessions as well
as group training with her custom Image STRONG VIP program for women.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Friday, April 21
Code 7: Sweet Solutions: The Oral & Systemic Benefits of Xylitol - Julie Seager, RDH, BSDH
Friday, 1:30 - 5:00 pm (3 CEU) Sponsored by: Xlear
Although dental decay is largely preventable, it remains rampant among most of the world’s population. Dental professionals seem confident that current approaches are effective, yet standard preventive recommendations are not reducing the
incidents of decay. Increased use of sugar, processed foods and artificial sugars not only affect the teeth, but have an enormous impact on whole-body health. Since it is impossible to completely avoid sugar in our diets a more realistic approach
would be to incorporate a natural sweetener, such as xylitol, into our daily lifestyle.
As the oral-systemic connection is becoming more of a focus in our profession, we will examine the role of sugar on the
endocrine and circulatory systems and why sugar, not fat, is the key player in inducing metabolic syndrome affecting an increasing
number of patients. We will discuss how xylitol, as well as other natural and artificial sugar substitutes, can affect our patients requiring
dietary alternatives to table sugar. After completing this course the dental professional should be able to:
• understand the role sugar plays in metabolic syndrome
• identify the dental and oral-systemic benefits of xylitol
• recognize how xylitol can benefit patients with respiratory symptoms
• know the history of xylitol research
• comprehend how xylitol interferes with bacterial function
• list ways xylitol can benefit dental patients
Code 8: Hands-On Restorative Workshop - Mark Konings, PhD, MBA
Friday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm (1.5 CEU) Sponsored by: 3M & Bioclear
This hands-on workshop will give attendees the opportunity to complete a Class II cavity using the materials and techniques introduced in the morning lecture (Code 3). Note: the morning lecture is NOT a prerequisite for this workshop.
** Participants are encouraged to bring their own magnification and/or lights.
Code 9: The Multiple Benefits of Stabilized Stannous Fluoride- Bernadette Schlaefer, RDH, BS
Friday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm (1.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Crest / Oral B
This course will present evidence based research on the various forms of fluoride and the unique and broad benefits of
Stannous Fluoride. Learning outcomes: Students will understand active ingredients in toothpaste, have a solid understanding of the mechanism of action of Stannous FL2 and will be able to confidently provide patient-based solutions.
**This course is highly recommended for the dental hygiene student.
Code 10: Dental Hygienists: Essential Primary Care Providers - Lancette Van Guilder, RDH
Friday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm (1.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Premier Dental
Dental hygienists are the primary preventive oral health care provider. Currently, many sources shed light on the demand
and severe need for dental services that may be provided by the dental hygienist. In addition, the ever- evolving healthcare
landscape, the expansion of healthcare coverage, increased research with the oral systemic link and the epidemic of inflammatory and chronic diseases are reinforcing that optimal oral health is a key component for optimal overall health. As states
across the country are moving to expand the dental hygiene scope of practice, increase practice settings and introduce midlevel dental hygiene providers - the profession of dental hygiene is exploding with opportunities!
Code 11: Fostering Student Self-Assessment in the Clinical Environment - Lorie Spear, RDH, MSDH & Sarah Jackson, RDH, MSDH
Friday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm (1.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Eastern Washington University
Lorie Speer
Sarah Jackson
Dental professionals are responsible for continually evaluating and improving the treatment they provide to
ensure quality care. Self-assessment curricular content is mandated as part of the Accreditation Standards
for Dental and Dental Hygiene Education Programs. Literature on self-assessment has concluded that dental
and dental hygiene curriculum needs to be enhanced to help students learn responsibility for their own patient
care.
Researchers agree self-assessment training is critical and should be done using adult learning principles. Two self-assessment training
modules were developed for both faculty and students based on Malcolm Knowles’ theory of Andragogy that suggests adults learn best
when they perceive the material has life application. Both modules had a statistically significant impact the self-assessment process.
The techniques implemented in these modules will be discussed in addition to ideas for training students on the value, importance, and
implementation of self-assessment. **This course is highly recommended for the dental hygiene educators.
Code 12: Hands-On Restorative Workshop - Mark Konings, PhD, MBA (Repeated/Same as Code 8)
Friday, 3:30 - 5:00 pm (1.5 CEU) Sponsored by: 3M & Bioclear
This hands-on workshop will give attendees the opportunity to complete a Class II cavity using the materials and techniques introduced in the morning lecture (Code 3). Note: the morning lecture is NOT a prerequisite for this workshop.
** Participants are encouraged to bring their own magnification and/or lights.
** If you enrolled in Code 8, please DO NOT select this course as space is limited. Thank you.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS CONTINUED...
Friday, April 21
Code 13: Cracking the Chronic Symptoms Code: It Begins in the Gut – Pam Bohannon, RDH, NTP
Friday, 3:30 am - 5:00 pm (1.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
This course is designed to help you recognize some common symptoms such canker sores and geographic tongue as
possible signs of food allergies. You will understand the basic concepts of proper digestion as well as some ways it can
go wrong. In the case of poor digestion, the immune system becomes compromised, which can lead to food allergies and
disease. You will be able to use the information learned here to educate your patients so they may discover the root
cause of symptoms they may be experiencing.
Code 14: Don’t Just Suck Spit, Diagnose with It! – Dr. Quinne Feng, PhD and Vicki Munday, RDH
Friday, 3:30 am - 5:00 pm (1.5 CEU) Sponsored by: FIDALAB
Oral cancer is rising rapidly due to HPV infection, which is the etiological agent of 640,000 new cancer cases
each year worldwide. Early detection save lives. HPV infection is extremely common. Almost everyone is
exposed to HPV infection in their lifetime. Most HPV infections are asymptomatic, but a small fraction of individuals will experience persistent infection, which significantly increases the risk of oral cancer.
Dr. Quinne Feng
Vicki Munday
Dental professionals are at the front line for oral cancer screening. Since almost all HPV-associated oral cancers are located at the base of the tongue, tonsil, and oropharynx, they are difficult to detect by visual exami-
nation alone.
Attend this CE course to learn about the value and significance of oral HPV testing in oral cancer screening and how to implement an
innovative, accurate, and easy method for testing in your dental office.
Code 15:
Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Code 16: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
‘Build Your Own’ Fajita Bar - Optional
Friday, April 21 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Includes a Margarita, wine or beer & door prizes!!!
Additional fee of $15, includes tax & gratuity
It's a casual gathering in the Atrium, reserved exclusively
for Symposium attendees.
Code 17:
*See page 3 for course fees
BLS for Healthcare Providers will cover adult CPR
and child and infant CPR. We will review choking,
bag-valve mask, and AED training. All students will
receive hands-on training. This BLS/CPR card is
valid for 2 years. *Additional Fee
Course Instructor: Nestor Mitchell
Friday, 7:00 - 11:00 pm (Carnival 7:00 - 8:00 pm, DJ Dance Party 8:00 - 11:00 pm)
WDHA Carnival & 80’s DJ Dance Party with ‘DJ Atomic’
Test your skills with our Exhibitor-hosted carnival style games, then dance the night away!
FREE - Spouses/significant others/dance partners welcome!
MORNING SESSIONS
Saturday, April 22
Code 18: Road Map to Oral Health: Latest in Tools, Technology & Home-Care - Susan Wingrove, RDH, BS
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Crest/Oral B and ADHA
The tools, technology, protocols, and at-home recommendations are now available to elevate your professional in-office
maintenance which includes natural teeth and implants. As dental professionals, we now have a new role to educate our
patients on biofilm, the latest at-home tools, and oral health apps for better overall health. Elevate your instrumentation
choices, protocols, and home-care recommendations to a new level! (Additional course information available at WSDHA.com)
All registrants for this class will receive a gift from Crest Oral-B
Code 19: Beyond ‘Stress Management’: A Deeper Look at Life-Giving Attitudes, Practices, and Skills – Dan Keusal, MS, LMFT
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
Are you feeling stressed at work? Do old ways of thinking about and responding to this stress no longer feel life-giving? In
this presentation, we’ll look in new and deeper ways at some of the factors that create stress for oral healthcare professionals. Then we’ll explore attitudes, practices and skills that hold the power to actually nourish and transform the everyday experience of work and help restore the balance between work and the rest of your life.
Code 20: Psychiatric Illness and Dentistry: Challenges to Oral Care – Dr. David Clark, DDS, MSc, FAAOP, FRCDC
Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
Both psychiatric disease and dental disease are two of the most prevalent of all health problems that presently exist in our
society today. In general terms, mental illness and the resulting disabilities associated with these diseases inflict immeasurable difficulties on the patients as well as their families and friends not the least of which remains the highly stigmatized
nature of the disease itself. What really separates mental illness from other diseases is that it does not discriminate on the
basis of age, race, economic status or gender. (Additional course information available at WSDHA.com)
Code 21: Integrated Health care: Merging Medical and Dental into a Comprehensive Approach to Patient Care and Education
Part 1 (this is a 2-part presentation) - Kriston Reisnour, RDH, BSDH, CCSH (Part 2 at 1:30 pm)
Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (3.5 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
Part 1: (morning session) We’ll discuss the destructive nature of chronic inflammation having lead medical and dental
professionals to work hand in hand to provide preventative and optimum care for their patients. You will gain an elemental
understanding of the Bale/Doneen Method which is based on finding, identifying, and treating inflammation, know the associated conditions, root causes of vascular disease, vascular events and co-morbidities associated with the oral cavity and
discuss the important links between medical and dental conditions.
Student Poster Session - Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 am
(1 CEU)
Sponsored by Crest
/ Oral-B
In this competition, student clinicians present original research findings or a topic of interest on a current treatment, technique,
theory or trend through table clinic presentations. Please support our dental hygiene students by visiting their tables.
Code 22:
Saturday, 12:00 - 1:30 pm (1 CEU)
12:00 pm ~ WDHA Awards Luncheon & ‘State of the (Dental Hygiene) Nation’
Keynote by ADHA President Betty Kabel
In addition to announcing the winners of the Student Poster Session, presentations will be made for the
Lona Hulbush Jacobs Scholarship; the Dental Connections Award and the Future Leaders Awards.
FREE with Saturday Registration ~ Sponsored by Crest / Oral-B presenting a ‘NEW PRODUCTS UPDATE’
ADHA President
Betty Kabel
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Saturday, April 22
Code 23: Medical Emergencies for the Dental Team – Dr. Douglass Jackson, DMD, MS, PhD
Saturday, 1:30 - 5:00 pm (3 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
Your patients are presenting with complex medical issues and more prescription medication more than ever. Dental Professional must be prepared to anticipate and manage an emergency. The goal of this course is to develop competency in
the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients who may present with potentially life threatening conditions. Given the sporadic and relatively uncommon nature of medical emergencies in the dental office, competency in the management of these situations is dependent upon your knowledge of medical conditions and medications that increase your
patient’s risk of an event.
Code 24: Peri-implantitis – Is Traditional Treatment Appropriate? An Update on Peri-implantitis Etiology, Risk
and Evidence-based Treatment Strategies - Dr. Diane M Daubert, RDH, MS, PhD
Saturday, 1:30 - 5:00 pm (3 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
This course will provide evidence based information on peri-implant disease with emphasis on a team/interdisciplinary
approach to treatment. The program will present research findings on risk factors for peri-implant disease and preventive
measures to incorporate into the implant treatment plan prior to implant placement. In addition, the program will review
diagnosis and prevalence of peri-implant disease and innovative non-surgical therapies for disease prevention and treatment. We will cover microbial and epigenetic findings relative to dental implants.
Code 25: Oral Care and the Geriatric Patient: An Emerging Reality – Dr. David Clark, DDS, MSc, FAAOP, FRCDC
Saturday, 1:30 - 5:00 pm (3 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
Enormous strides have been made in our society to lengthen not only one’s life but also the quality of that life. Our patients
are entering these years with heightened oral health care expectations and will seek dental treatment in far greater numbers than those similar age-matched groups of previous generations.(Additional course information available at WSDHA.com)
Code 26: The Battle Plan: Your Role in Addressing and Treating Inflammation Part 2 to Code: 21 morning session
Kriston Reisnour, RDH, BSDH, CCSH
Saturday, 1:30 - 5:00 pm (3 CEU) Sponsored by: Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
Focus will be on the dental patient, dive deeper into the oral systemic links, review how to apply the information you’ve
learned in the morning session to your dental patients, address how to fit optimum care into your patient clinical time, and
discuss how it will increase your productivity while saving lives. Finally, we’ll review how to build relationships with medical
and other health care providers to establish yourself as the expert in oral systemic and optimal care in your communities.
SYMPOSIUM 2017
FOR ORAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
April 20 - 22, 2017  Bellevue Embassy Suites
I’m so
excited to
welcome
you and
your
Renee Berberena, RDH
President, WDHA
WDHA
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colleagues to
this year’s
Symposium for Oral
Healthcare Professionals.
See you there!
Register Online at www.WSDHA.com
THANK YOU to these fine organizations for generously sponsoring SYMPOSIUM 2017!