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2024 Scientific Session Registration
Dates: October 25-26, 2024
Before you register, please visit the NMDHA website to get your promo codes and fee information.
Join us for two days of cutting-edge presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to help you advance your skills and earn valuable continuing education credits. This year’s NMDHA Scientific Session offers an exceptional lineup of expert speakers and relevant topics in dental hygiene, from periodontal disease and diabetic patient care to forensic odontology and salivary diagnostics.
Key sessions include:
- The 4 C’s of Periodontal Disease by Danette Ocegueda, RDH, MSDHE, FADHA
- Forensic Odontology and the Role of the Dental Professional by Danette Ocegueda, RDH, MSDHE, FADHA
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More Than Just a Sweet Tooth: Oral Health Implications for the Diabetic Patient" by Sue Scherer, RDH, BS
- Nanohydroxyapatite Unmasked: Myths & Science for Oral Health by Adam Van Sickle, RDH, MLS
- Debunking Myths and Exploring the Benefits of Oil Pulling by Amanda Hite Hale, RDH
- Integration of Dental Hygiene into Medical and Public Health Settings by Elmer Gonzalez, RDH, PhD
- Engaging Patients with Salivary Diagnostics by Dr. Hong
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Integration of Dental Hygiene Care by Elmer Gonzalez, MBA, PhD, RDA, CDA; Angela Cook, RDH, MS; Nicole Gonzales, RDH, MS.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, educator, or a student transitioning into the field, this event is packed with content to enhance your career. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, explore new technologies, and expand your professional knowledge.
Tentative Schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
- 7:30 - 8:15 am: Check-in, Breakfast, and Exhibitors
- 8:15 - 8:30 am: Welcome by NMDHA President Jaimie Meihaus, RDH, BSDH
- 8:30 - 10:30 am: “The 4 C’s of Periodontal Disease” by Danette Ocegueda, MSDHE, RDH, FADHA (Sponsored by Philips)
- 8:30 - 10:30 am: Student Breakout: “Oh, the Places You Will Go! Navigating the Transition from Hygiene Student to Dental Hygiene Clinician” by Sue Scherer, RDH, BS (Sponsored by Water Pik, Inc.)
- 10:30 - 11:00 am: Break and Exhibitors
- 11:00 - 12:00 pm: “Integration of Dental Hygiene Care into Medical and Public Health Settings” by Elmer Gonzalez, MBA, PhD, RDH, CDA; Angela Cook, RDH, MS; and Nicole Gonzales, RDH, MS
- 12:00 - 1:30 pm: Lunch, Awards, and Exhibits Open
- 1:30 - 3:00 pm: “More than Just a Sweet Tooth: Oral Health Implications for the Diabetic Patient” by Sue Scherer, RDH, BS (Sponsored by Water Pik, Inc.)
- 1:30 - 3:00 pm: Student Breakout: “Communicating with Confidence” by Danette Ocegueda, MSDHE, RDH, FADHA
- 3:00 - 3:15 pm: Break and Exhibitors
- 3:15 - 4:30 pm: "Nanohydroxyapatite Unmasked: Debunking Myths and Harnessing the Science for Improved Oral Health” by Adam Van Sickle, RDH, MLS
- 4:30 - 6:30 pm: Social with hors d'oeuvres
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
- 8:00 - 8:30 am: Check-in, Breakfast, and Exhibitors
- 8:30 - 10:30 am: “What Remains: Forensic Odontology and the Role of the Dental Professional” by Danette Ocegueda, MSDHE, RDH, FADHA (Sponsored by Philips)
- 10:30 - 11:00 am: Break and Exhibitors
- 11:00 - 12:00 pm: "Debunking Myths and Exploring the Benefits of Oil Pulling in Oral Health” by Amanda Hite Hale, RDH (Sponsored by Guru Nanda)
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch with Raffle; Exhibits Open
- 1:00 - 2:30 pm: General Membership Meeting, Elections, and Installation
- 2:30 - 4:30 pm: "Engaging Patients with Salivary Diagnostics” by Dr. Kee-Ju Hong