Nashville, July 16-19, 2003 new beginnings education, governance, events & information.ADAA ADAA Anxiety Disorders Association of America ADAA American Dental Assistants Association ADAA Art Dealers Association of America (since 1962; New York City, NY, USA) ADAA Aberdeen and District Angling Association Education Thursday, July 17, 2003 A01 Step Up to Power Brushes Tonya Ray, RDH, MA Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 9:30 am-11:30 am A brief history of power toothbrushes during the past 30 years is presented and a look at research that has provided insight to the dental professionals' changing opinions is also addressed. Ninety percent of dental practices in the U.S. report they recommend some type of power toothbrush for their patients. Learn how to make wise decisions for your patients. Ms. Ray has held several varied positions during her career in dentistry which include clinical hygienist, assistant professor at Baylor College of Dentistry Baylor College of Dentistry (BCD), located in east Dallas, Texas (USA), is the dental education unit of the Texas A&M University System, and a component of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. , author, and is currently the national manager of professional education with Oral-B Laboratories. She has been awarded "Corporate Member of the Year" by the American Dental Assistants Association and is currently Vice Chairman of the ADAA Foundation. A02 Quality Assurance in Dental Imaging Joanne Amorese Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 9:30 am-11:30 am Join in this useful presentation on troubleshooting errors in film processing. Receive "enlightening" tips for your darkroom darkroom, n a completely lightproof room or cubicle that is used in the processing of photographic, medical, and dental films. See also safe light. , and make informed decisions on film speeds and exposure times. Learn more about panoramic film/screen systems and environmental solutions for the dental office. Joanne Amorese has been in health imaging for over 20 years, As a Sales and Service Representative for Eastman Kodak Company she provides technical assistance to dental offices on the use of a variety of films and processing chemistries used in today's busy practices. A03 Discover Your Incredible Future! Joseph Blaes, DDS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 3:00 pm-5:00 pm This fast moving course demonstrates how the proper handling of materials can make procedures faster, better and more fun for the entire dental team. A well trained clinical assistant operating in a well-organized treatment area can significantly reduce the time necessary to complete any procedure. This will be an exciting and enjoyable learning experience that will lead to an improvement in your every clay working environment. Dr. Blaes has created a unique, innovative, insurance-free, fee-for-service general practice in St. Louis, Missouri, that emphasizes preventive, esthetic es·thet·ic adj. Variant of aesthetic. , reconstructive and implant dentistry. Because of his interest in new and innovative materials and techniques, Dr. Blaes began writing "Pearls for Your Practice" in Dental Economics. The column quickly became a trusted resource for new dental materials and techniques. In 1996 he was named editor of Dental Economics and is responsible for the new editorial direction of the magazine. His lecture and hands-on programs for dentists and allied dental personnel have won rave reviews around the country. A04 Provisionals Made Easy Kathleen Randolph Credit Hours: 2--Participation 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Course Fee: Members $45 Nonmembers $70 Onsite Fee: Members $55 Nonmembers $80 Learn in this hands on environment the functions of provisionals and the different types of matrices and materials available. Make your own provisional using techniques that will be effective and easy to use in your dental office. Kathleen Randolph received a Business Administration Degree from St. Mary's University, Winona, MN. The past eight years she has provided technical support to the 3M ESPE ESPE Electro Sensitive Protection Equipment ESPE End State Peacetime Establishment Dental Products organization and dental industry. Ms. Randolph coordinates and implements customer research for product development, conducts product education and training, leads new, product commercialiazation teams and authors technical publications. Dental background, technical experiences and the customer's perspective are incorporated into her lectures. Friday, July 18, 2003 A05 Report Card on Oral Health in America (Breakfast Forum) Lois Reynolds Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 7:00 am-9:15 am (full breakfast included) Course Fee: Members $30 Nonmembers $45 Onsite Fee: Members $40 Nonmembers $55 In Fall 2000, Oral Health America released the national oral health report card, which examines all 50 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). . The report found great variation among the states in a range of measures, including fluoridation fluoridation (fl  r'ĭdā`shən), process of adding a fluoride to the water supply of a community to preserve the teeth of the inhabitants. rates, Medicaid reimbursement rates,
incidence of oral cancer, spit tobacco spit tobacco,n See smokeless tobacco. use, frequency of dental visits, etc. The overall United States grade was a "C-". Fortunately, safe and effective oral disease preventive measures do exist. Learn how individuals, communities, and the health profession can and must continue to work together to create successful policies and programs that will make oral health care an integral part of overall health care. Lois Reynolds has more than 20 years' experience as a dental professional. From chairside dental assistant; expanded duty dental assistant, Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. It is a recognized international surgical specialty.
A06 Update on New CDC Guidelines (Breakfast Forum) Sharon Dickinson, CDA, CDPMA Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 7:00 am-9:15 am (full breakfast included) Course Fee: Members $30 Nonmembers $45 Onsite Fee: Members $40 Nonmembers $55 A leading dental educator will overview the changes to the revised Center for Disease Control and Prevention Noun 1. Center for Disease Control and Prevention - a federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services; located in Atlanta; investigates and diagnoses and tries to control or prevent diseases (especially new and unusual diseases) CDC (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ) infection control guidelines and what these changes mean to the dental team. As a bonus, the Organization for Safety & Asepsis asepsis: see antiseptic. Procedures (OSAP OSAP, n.pr an abbreviation for the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, a nonprofit organization that consists of dental and health care professionals and others interested in promoting infection control and effective health and safety ) will provide each participant a guidelines workbook. This workbook was developed by aSAP in cooperation with the CDC. It provides practical insights and walks the dental professional through the guidelines from a dental office's perspective. Sharon K. Dickinson, CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. , CDPMA, authorized OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. Outreach Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. Ms. Dickinson has been actively involved in the dental profession as a chairside assistant, office manager, consultant, and educator. Since 1981, director of the dental assisting program at El Paso Community College History El Paso County Community College District was established in June 1969 when citizens of El Paso County voted to form a junior college district and elected a board of seven trustees to administer the College. . An active member of the American Dental Assistants Association, she held the position of President of the Texas DAA DAA - Distributed Application Architecture: under design by Hewlett-Packard and Sun. A distributed object management environment that will allow applications to be developed independent of operating system, network or windowing system. and ADAA Ninth District Trustee from 1988-1993. She is currently President of the Texas Association of School Based Health Centers. A07 Advancing Women's Health by the Dental Team Margaret I. Scarlett, DMD Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Science is rapidly changing when addressing health differences between men and women. A recent Institute of Medicine report outlined the differences, spurred by data available since federal legislation mandated the inclusion of women and minorities in clinical research trials. Recent myths and controversies about women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. are addressed, including premenopausal pre·me·no·paus·al adj. Of or relating to the years or the stage of life immediately before the onset of menopause. premenopausal adjective dry mouth, hormone replacement therapy Hormone Replacement Therapy Definition Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the use of synthetic or natural female hormones to make up for the decline or lack of natural hormones produced in a woman's body. , differential response to pain and gender differences in response to heart disease. The dental assistant has an important role in educating patients/consumers about the rapidly changing science base and their health. They are positioned to provide education about the differences between men and women in oral and systemic health. Dr. Margaret I. Scarlett is an accomplished clinician, scientist, lecturer and policy expert in dentistry, as well as women's health. AS immediate past president of the American Association of Women Dentists, she has been an advocate for women in dentistry. Currently, she is the editor for the Woman Dentist Journal, a journal reaching out to women dentists and dental team members nationally and internationally. While working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. , she was assigned to the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General The U.S. Surgeon General is charged with the protection and advancement of health in the United States. Since the 1960s the surgeon general has become a highly visible federal public health official, speaking out against known health risks such as tobacco use, and promoting disease . She worked on a broad array of policy issues, including working in the Office on Women's Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS . Saturday, July 19, 2003 A08 Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Treat Me, When I'm 64? Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 8:00 am-10:00 am Aging successfully includes a healthy dentition dentition, kind, number, and arrangement of the teeth of humans and other animals. During the course of evolution, teeth were derived from bony body scales similar to the placoid scales on the skin of modern sharks. . This program will discuss the unique oral health needs of an aging population. It will review changes associated with aging and diseases and how they affect oral health. Common medical conditions and the medication patients take that increase their risk for caries caries or tooth decay Localized disease that causes decay and cavities in teeth. It begins at the tooth's surface and may penetrate the dentin and the pulp cavity. , periodontal disease Periodontal Disease Definition Periodontal diseases are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaws where and other oral problems will be examined. Modifications of dental treatment for patients with special needs will be discussed and cases will be provided to illustrate the efforts of the dental team in assisting patients to age successfully. Linda Niessen, DMD (1) (Digital Micromirror Device) See DLP. (2) (Digital Multi-layer Disk) See high-def DVD formats. , MPH currently serves as Vice President, Clinical Education for DENTSPLY International. She holds a faculty appointment as Clinical Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences at the Baylor College of Dentistry, a member of the Texas A & M Health Science Center in Dallas, Texas. She provides patient care at the VA North Texas Health Care System to residents of the Transitional Care Unit. A09 Complementary and Alternative Medicine: The Role of the Dental Professional Patty Bonasso-Byrd, RDH, BS Credit Hours: 2--Lecture 8:00 am-10:00 am Americans are seeking alternative care (either exclusively or in conjunction with allopathic/traditional therapies) in record numbers. This program is designed to help the dental professional gain a solid working knowledge of alternative medicine and how it relates to dentistry. Patty Byrd, RDH RDH abbr. Registered Dental Hygienist RDH, n an abbreviation for registered dental hygienist. , BS, received her dental hygiene dental hygiene n. The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease. Also called oral hygiene. education from the University of Louisville See also
1. ^ [1] 2. ^ [2] URL accessed on June 8 2006 3. in 1978 and recently completed her Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in Occupational Training and Development. With 23 years experience in the profession, she has served as a clinician, sales representative, educator, faculty member and business owner. Nationally, she presents continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). courses to numerous audiences on a wide variety of dental topics. L07 When Broken Appointments Shatter Profitability Linda Drevenstedt Credit Hours: 3.5--Lecture 1:30 pm-5:00 pm Co-sponsored with the AGD The money lost from broken appointments can be a wake-up call for your practice. How are you managing the lost productivity and income? This course gives you specific verbal skills and letters to reduce broken appointments. Ms. Drevenstedt is President of Drevenstedt Consulting, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ADAA Governance Wednesday, July 16 Course Managers' Orientation 4:30 pm-5:00 pm New Delegate Orientation 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. Meeting 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Thursday, July 17 District Caucuses 8:00 am-9:15 am Convocation/First House of Delegates/Meet the Candidates 12:15 pm-3:00 pm Friday, July 18 Bylaws The rules and regulations enacted by an association or a corporation to provide a framework for its operation and management. Bylaws may specify the qualifications, rights, and liabilities of membership, and the powers, duties, and grounds for the dissolution of an Forum 9:30 am-10:30 am Legislative Forum 9:30 am-10:30 am ADAA/DANB Forum 9:30 am-10:30 am Reference Committees 11:00 am-12:30 pm District Caucuses 4:15 pm-5:45 pm Membership Forum 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Saturday, July 19 Second House of Delegates House of Delegates n. The lower house of the state legislature in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. 10:15 am-12:30 pm Sunday, July 20 New Officer/Trustee Orientation 8:00 am-9:00 am Board of Trustees Meeting 9:00 am-12:00 pm ADAA Special Events Wednesday, July 16 AGD/ADAA Registration Patty 3:00 pm-6:00 pm Thursday, July 17 Exhibits--3:00 pm-8:00 pm AGD/ADAA Welcome Reception 3:00 pm-8:00 pm ADAA FUN(D) Patty 7:45 pm-10:00 pm See details on page 48 Friday, July 18 Exhibits--10:00 am-6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon--FREE 11:30 am-1:30 pm Saturday, July 19 Exhibits--9:00 am-2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Luncheon--FREE 11:30 am-1:30 pm International Dental Assisting and Nursing Symposium The American and Canadian Dental Assistants Associations are scheduling a symposium for July 16 preceding the ADAA Annual Conference in Nashville. The theme of the Symposium is Globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation of Dental Assisting and its purpose is to bring together representatives from dental assisting and dental nursing organizations from around the world for the exchange of information and practice knowledge. ADAA Immediate Past President Cynthia K. Bradley, CDA, EFDA EFDA European Fusion Development Agreement EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Assistant EFDA Equipment Facilities Design Authorization will co-chair the Symposium with Brenda Moffatt, Past President of the CDAA CDAA allidochlor. . Danelle Fulawka, former CDAA President will facilitate a series of roundtable discussions of interest to the profession. There will be no charge for the symposium, and those interested should contact info@cdaa.ca. A10 President's Gala Saturday, 6 PM-10 PM $70 Take this opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner and delightful camaraderie as the ADAA's 79th Annual Conference draws to a close. As always, ceremonies will include the introduction and installation of the new president and board of trustees. A brief awards ceremony will also be presented. Join us as the ADAA inaugurates a new beginning and a new year of professional service. Cocktails--6 PM (cash bar); Dinner--7 PM (Register Under Tours and Events A10) Exhibit Hours Thursday 3 pm-8 pm Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 9 am-2 pm TOURS Wednesday, July 16 Hermitage Tour T01 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $30 * Nashville's national treasure, the home of Andrew Jackson. Music City Swing Driving Tour T02 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $23 Music Row, Vanderbilt U., Union Station Mall, State Capitol and more. Driving Tour of the Stars' Homes T03 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $35 Homes and former homes of your favorite country stars. Music City Swing Driving Tour T04 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $23 Cheekwood Tour T05 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $37 Considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the South. Country Music Hall of Fame T06 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $34 Artifacts., interaction, a/v and galleries galore. Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River T07 7:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $121 Maximum of 54 people Tours go rain or shine but certain age and ability restrictions apply. Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour T08 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $55 Maximum of 115 people Guided tour and a generous southern style lunch. Walking and stair climbing required. Thursday, July 17 Hermitage Tour T09 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $30 Music City Swing Driving Tour T10 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $23 Belle Meade Plantation and Belmont Mansion Tour T11 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $42 The "Queen of Southern Plantations" includes the South's largest collection of antique carriages and buggies. Cheekwood Tour T12 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $37 Adventure Science Center T13 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $38 For kids of all ages. Hands-on exhibits include "Wall of Skin", Dinomation" and the Sudikum Planetarium. Historical Franklin Tour T14 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $75 The whole town is on the National Historic Register; visit homes and shops and enjoy lunch at the Stoveworks. Parthenon and Frist Center for Visual Arts Tour T15 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $75 Visit this century-old replica, then lunch at the Sunset Grill and go on to the Frist Center for the Arts. Jack Daniel's Distillery, Tour T16 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $55 Maximum of 115 people Huntsville Space Center Tour T17 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $74 Be an astronaut for a day at the world's largest space attraction. Mammoth Cave Tour T18 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $76 Maximum of 55 people Ranger led tour of one of the world's wonders. Strenuous 2 hour hike. Stairs and other challenges. Roud trip travel time 4 hours. Box lunch included. Friday, July 18 Cheekwood Tour T19 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $37 Driving Tour of the Stars' Homes T20 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $35 Country Music Hall of Fame Tour T21 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $34 Hermitage Tour T22 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. $30 Music City Swing Driving Tour T23 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $23 Belle Meade Plantation and Belmont Mansion Tour T24 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $42 Historical Franklin Tour T25 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $75 Parthenon and Frist Center for Visual Arts Tour T26 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $75 Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour T27 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $55 Maximum of 115 people Mammoth Cave Tour T28 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $76 Maximum of 55 people White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River T29 7:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $121 Maximum of 54 people Saturday, July 19 Hermitage Tour T30 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $30 Music City Swing Driving Tour T31 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $23 Belle Meade Plantation and Belmont Mansion Tour T32 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $42 Country Music Hall of Fame Tour T33 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $34 Historical Franklin Tour T34 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $75 Huntsville Space Center Tour T35 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $74 Mammoth Cave Tour T36 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. $76 Maximum of 55 people Civil War Tour T37 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $64 584-acre battlefield near Murfreesboro includes Stones River Cemetery and Hazen Brigade Monument. Lunch included at the Front Porch Cafe. Sunday, July 20 Music City Swing Driving Tour T38 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $23 Driving Tour of the Stars' Homes T39 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $35 TOUR NOTES * Prices listed are per person. Tours are provided through the Academy of General Dentistry Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), n.pr a nonprofit, international organization dedicated to serving the needs and representing the general interests of dental professionals. . For full tour details request a complete AGD AGD amebic gill disease. Conference program. All questions pertaining to the tours should be forwarded directly to the AGD: www.agd.org 888/243-3368 x 4339 fax 312-440-0513 The ADAA is not responsible for any cancellations or refunds of any tour. The Academy of General Dentistry is neither liable nor responsible for delays caused by traffic, mechanical difficulties or other problems beyond the control of the Academy. No refunds will be given for any such delays. |
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