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

March 20, 2015 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Details

Date:
March 20, 2015
Time:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm