Dental Hygiene Alumni Day 2011

 

Continuing Education Program

Friday, April 15, 2011

MCG Alumni Center

 

 

Boomers and Seniors: Living Longer, Living Healthier

Considerations for Dental Professionals

 

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Carol Jahn, R.D.H., M. S.
Carol Jahn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Iowa and a Master of Science degree in Continuing Education and Training Management from the University of St. Francis. Her 28 years of experience as a dental hygienist include 14 years of clinical practice. As the Senior Professional Relations Manager for Water Pik, Inc, Carol designs multimedia educational programs for dental professionals. She is a nationally recognized speaker having provided more than 200 continuing education courses. Additionally, she has published more than 60 papers, contributed to 7 textbooks, and serves on the advisory board for RDH Magazine and the Corporate Council for Dimension of Dental Hygiene. Carol has been a lifelong active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association; she is a past president of the West Suburban Dental Hygienists’ Society and the Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association and past treasurer of the ADHA. She was one of two ADHA delegates to the International Federation of Dental Hygiene meeting in June 2010 in Scotland.

 

Program Schedule
7:30	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00	Welcome Marie A. Collins, R.D.H., M.S., Ed.D., Chair Department of Dental Hygiene Mary C. Downey, R.D.H., B.S., M.S., Course Director
8:10	Boomers and Seniors: Living Longer, Living Healthier Considerations for Dental Professionals -Carol Jahn, R.D.H., M.S.
10:10	Break
10:30	Boomers and Seniors, continued -Carol Jahn, R.D.H., M.S.
12:30	Course Evaluations and Door Prizes

This course will provide members of the dental team with research and information to understand and recognize the overall health needs and expectations of Baby Boomers and Senior Citizens. Medical conditions highlighted in the program include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Course content will assist the dental professional in providing quality care and effective dental treatment to this segment of the population.

Course Objectives
• Explain the societal and social impact of aging.
• Identify chronic diseases and conditions affecting those over the age of 45.
• Discuss the potential links between oral and systemic health.
• Evaluate the self-care measures available for the reduction of gingivitis and bleeding and recommend products/regimens appropriate for individual needs.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

$70 - MCG Dental Hygiene Alumni

$95 - Others

Registration fee, less a $20 administrative fee, is refundable if notice of cancellation is received by April 4, 2011. Attendance is limited. Please register early to ensure your attendance. Registrations are accepted in the order received.

 

  

You may send the completed form to:
Division of Continuing Education, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA 30912
Call: 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967
Fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642

 

CREDIT

The instructional time in this course is 4.0 hours. Attendance for the entire program is approved by the Georgia Health Sciences University/ Georgia Health Sciences University for .4 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Registration for the entire program is required to receive CEU. Florida License Continuing Education Credit Number is P00018.

PRESENTED BY

Georgia Health Sciences University College of Allied Health Sciences Department of Dental Hygiene and Division of Continuing Education

 

LOCATION

MCG Alumni Center, 919 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, Georgia

Save the Date 28th Annual Dental Hygiene Symposium July 15-17, 2011 Savannah, Georgia

 

 

 

 

 

We gratefully acknowledge support from Water Pik, Inc.

 

 

SPECIAL NEEDS
The Georgia Health Sciences University/Georgia Health Sciences University Division of Continuing Education complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort will be made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize that everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.