WESTERN SOCIETY OF PERIODONTOLOGY &NEVADA DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION

Western RegionDental Hygiene Symposium

The Dental Team Event of the Year!

WORLD RENOWNED SPEAKERS

SPECIAL 1/2 DAY EVENT!New RDH / Student Bootcamp – Claire Jeong, RDH, MS

Maria PernoGoldie

Dr. ThomasKepic

Anna M.Pattison

Dr. ThomasWiedemann

Dr. LaurenceAmbrose

ClaireJeong

TriciaOsuna

HeatherRogers

JanetPress

Dr. WilliamPaveletz

SusanWingrove

JodiDeming

HeatherKelley

NoelPaschke

MichelleStrange

Dr. ArashHakhamian

LindaBrookman

JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2020TROPICANA RESORT • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

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LAS VEGAS

2020 Western Region Dental Hygiene SymposiumJULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2020

Tropicana Resort • Las Vegas, Nevada

RegistrationOpens

Feb. 10, 2020

The Western Society of Periodontology (WSP) has a longstanding reputation as an organization

dedicated to supporting the education and advancement of all dental team members—periodontists,

restorative dentists, and dental hygienists. With the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes, the

WSP has been the fastest growing Periodontal organization in America. In the last four years, through-

out the West Coast, the WSP has sold out some of the most highly regarded dental hygiene meetings in

the country. Record numbers of periodontists, general dentists and dental hygienists have attended due to the

quality of these team focused, clinically relevant programs. On the heels of this success, the WSP is

joining with the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association to launch the First Annual Western Region

Dental Hygiene Symposium in Las Vegas, July 31- August 2, 2020.

I am honored to serve as Chair of the Advisory Committee for this new symposium along with many

well-known dental hygienists, such as Kathleen Hodges, RDH, MS; Susan Wingrove, RDH; and Tricia

Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH, among others. Our aim is to provide high-quality, evidence-based

courses with an emphasis on practical implementation—an approach proven very popular among

all clinicians, not just dental hygienists.

The event will include both periodontist speakers, including Thomas Kepic, DDS, MSD and Larry

Ambrose, DDS and general dentists like William Paveletz and Arash Hakhamian as well as dental

hygienist speakers, such as myself, Jodi Deming, RDH, MS; Michelle Strange, RDH, BHS, MSDH, MS;

Osuna; and Ms. Wingrove, to name just a few. Along with these lectures, we are excited to offer an

abundance of hands-on workshops.

We are all united in our mission to improve the periodontal health of patients across the United States.

Offering this type of engaging and rigorous education can make the difference in the quality of care

provided by oral health professionals. As such, we’d love to partner with you to make the Annual

Western Region Dental Hygiene Symposium a success.

We invite you to attend this inaugural event and help make history in the dental profession.

I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.

Warm Regards,

Anna M. Pattison

Event Chair, 2020 WSP Hygiene Symposium

Welcome Letter

2020 Western Region Dental Hygiene SymposiumJULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2020

Tropicana Resort • Las Vegas, Nevada

2020 Western Region Dental Hygiene Symposium

Schedule at a Glance

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSFRIDAY

Full Day for DDS Dr. Rick Miron PRF Course

SATURDAY Jodi Deming Full Day Workshop for DDS Dr. Thomas Wiedemann Extraction Course

SUNDAY8am-5pm-Full Day Janet Press Diode Laser Certification Course (Lecture and Hands-On Laser Simulation Workshop) 8 CE Credits (20 people max) 9am-12:30pm Noel Paschke Alltransonics: The 411 on How to Master Magneto and Piezo Ultrasonic Technologies (3.5 hours)

LAS VEGAS

FRIDAY12:30pm - 12:45pm Anna Pattison Opening Remarks 12:45pm - 2:00pm Susan Wingrove Revelations on Implant Maintenance & Peri-Implantitis Revealed 2pm - 3:45pm Dr. William Paveletz “Are You’re Patients Too Sensitive?” …Addressing Oral Hypersensitivity/Pain Management with Today’s Patients 3:45pm -4:15pm Break 4:15pm - 5:45pm Tricia Osuna Change Your Thoughts to Improve Your Outcomes  - An Update On Protocols, Products and Treatment Options5:45pm - 7:30pm Exhibit Hall Reception

SATURDAY8:00am Tricia Osuna Opening Remarks 8:10am - 10:00am Maria Perno Goldie Oral Healthcare Outlook for 2020 and Beyond: Trends that could Impact Patients8:10am - 5pm Anna Pattison Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation Lecture – Part I 10:00 - 10:30 Break 10:30 - 11:30am Dr. Tom Kepic Prognosis for Periodontally Compromised Teeth11:30 - 1pm Jodi Deming Subgingival Biofilm Control through Air Polishing and Piezo-Electric1pm - 2pm Lunch 2:00- 3:30pm Dr. Arash Hakhamian Emerging Legislation, Laws, and Implementation of Mobile Dentistry and Teledentistry & Linda Brookman 3:30- 4pm Break 4pm - 5:00pm Heather Kelley Achieving Patient Compliance in Home Care5:00pm - 5:45pm Panel Discussion Susan Wingrove - Moderator

SUNDAY8:00am - 10:00am Michelle Strange Why I Am Ditching My Scaler and Going with the “Flow”8:30am -12pm Claire Jeong New Grad/New RDH Bootcamp Course ends with panel discussion: Tom Kepic, Susan Wingrove, Michelle Strange10:00am - 10:30am Break10:30am- 12pm Heather Rogers Providing Care in Marijuana Legal World12pm -1:30pm Dr. Larry Ambrose Periodontics: Facts, Fiction and the Future

Attendees: Please note what is included with your registrationAs part of your registration, Friday evening reception with exhibitors, Saturday lunch and all the lecture courses are included.

Hands-on courses are an additional fee. These lecture programs are intended for periodontists, general dentists, hygienists and dental assistants.All dentists and the entire dental team are welcome.

The WSP is a recognized ADA CERP Provider. The Academy of General Dentistry Accepted Program Provider FAGD/MAGD Credit. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education credit.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hour by boards of dentistry. Western Society of Periodontology designates this activity for up to 22 hours continuing education credits.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSPeriodontics - Facts, Fiction and the Future Laurence S. Ambrose, DDS, MSCourse Description:This presentation will provide an entertaining and informative review of some myths and misconceptions surrounding periodontics and implant dentistry. We will also explore what the future holds for the profession and how the role of the dental hygienist is evolving in the era of collaborative care.Learning Objectives:• Dispel some common myths about periodontal and peri-implant disease• Separate the facts from the fiction about products and techniques we use every day• Discuss future therapies that dental hygienists can incorporate into their practiceSubgingival Biofilm Control through Air Polishing and Piezo-ElectricJodi Deming, RDHCourse Description:Learn how to do what you have thought was impossible. Gain time in your hygiene appointment without compromising but even improving your quality of care. • Utilization of air polishing and piezoelectric scaling equipment• Application of supra and subgingival air polishing techniques• Characteristics and application for various air polishing powders• Implementation of air polishing therapy into your treatment protocol. Participants will have a sense of assurance and confidence in their approach to subgingival biofilm control being effective, efficient and safe.Learning Objectives: • Understand biofilm and it’s management.• Understanding the new disease model. • Polymicrobial Symbiotic and Dysbiosis- Beyond the red complex. Oral Healthcare Outlook for 2020 and Beyond:Trends That Could Impact PatientsMaria Perno Goldie, RDH, BA, MSCourse Description: In recent decades, we have observed enormous technological advancements, which is driving healthcare in many ways. Oral healthcare is no exception, from new midlevel providers to new self-care tools. This presentation will review current protocols in preserving implant health and the treatment of peri-implantitis, including the new classification scheme for periodontal and peri‐implant diseases and conditions. We will discuss the evolution of caries diagnosis and the paradigm shift in its management. The clinical management of xerostomia will be addressed, consistent with the findings of published systematic reviews. New products such as personalized, automated brushing tools will be showcased. In addition, we will mention artificial Intelligence, CRISPR, augmented reality, 3D-printing, and teledentistry.Learning Objectives:• Compare the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions updates with the previous classification made in 1999• Recognize what the EFP toolkit comprises and how it is used• Identify at least three evolving technologies changing the face of dental hygiene• Describe electrically accelerated and enhanced remineralization (EAER) for caries management• Summarize new trends in managing xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction.Emerging Legislation, Laws, and Implementation ofMobile Dentistry and TeledentistryDr. Arash Hakhamian, DDS, FIADFE & Linda Brookman, RDH, BSDH, MSHSCourse Descripiton:The Action for Dental Health Act of 2017 and 2018 lobbied by the ADA and passed into law by congress are just a few of the new laws that have been passed in order to allow increased access to care for millions across the United States. The purpose of this lecture is to discuss and educate dental professionals about these new guidelines and present guidelines for Mobile clinicians and Teledentists on how to implement them into their practices. Topics that will be discussed in the course are emerging trends, opportunities, and restrictions in the practice of Mobile Dentistry and Teledentistry as it pertains to dentists, hygienists, and HIPAA regulations. Learning Objectives:• Understanding laws, rules and regulations for mobile dentistry and teledentistry• Opportunities for Hygienists and dental clinicians interested in mobile dentistry• Emerging technologies in dentistry and their applications for Hygienists New RDH / Student Bootcamp Claire Jeong, RDH, MSCourse Description: It is easy to drown in stress and insecurity because you don’t know if what you are studying is good enough to pass the dental hygiene boards (NBDHE, NDHCE, CSCE, and WREB). I know that stress from my own experience. Around me, capable students were extremely anxious. And some were failing the exam, which made me realize that we weren’t to blame. That’s when I realized, “why don’t we have something better?” The books are boring, the LIVE review courses are too far from me. That’s how StudentRDH was born. And I knew that StudentRDH had to be revolutionary. Now, every year, StudentRDH serves thousands of students and helps them pass various dental hygiene board exams. My goal is to provide you with everything that you need, so you can pass with con-fidence. Thousands of students pass every year with StudentRDH. This is the MOST efficient way to study. Our system is perfect if you want to: • Study at your own pace • Use your phone or computer • Practice the mock exams that replicate the actual boards.Course Highlights:• We have a 99% success rate• Every year, thousands of students pass with StudentRDH• The feedback is incredible• You get everything you need to study in an organized way• You will become confident• 100% of users say they will recommend StudentRDH• Money back if you fail or free extension until you passAchieving Patient Compliance in Home Care Heather Kelley, RDH, MSDHCourse Description: Achieving optimal oral health for our periodontally involved patients is not just the practitioner’s job, but we must also depend on our patient’s oral home care routines and compliance. This course will discuss strategies for deciding continuing care intervals based on utilizing assessments appro-priately, considering the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) guidelines of periodontal classification, and understanding the microbiome of the oral cavity. After we have decided how often we will see our patients, how will we achieve patient compliance? Next we will discuss oral hygiene instruction related to how we administer the instruction, how the patient retains the

information, and how we document. It makes a difference. Lastly, not every patient is the same, so we must tailor the home care regimen recommendations. Based on research and specific patient needs, we will discuss what types of modalities to recommend. Learning Objectives:• Identify appropriate continuing care intervals • Strategize an effective approach to professional oral hygiene instruction• Deliver individualized home care recommendations based on patient needsPrognosis for the Periodontally Compromised ToothThomas J. Kepic, DDS, MSDCourse Description:A Historical Perspective Along With Short and Long-Term Follow up of Cases. Establishing an ac-curate periodontal prognosis is paramount to case success. Prognosis is often thought of as being “static,” established once, and never to change. However, proper periodontal therapy can alter a tooth’s prognosis, if done in time. This course will show both short and long-term cases where prognosis has changed during therapy.Learning Objectives:• Identifying the clinical factors used in assigning prognosis.• Understanding the historical research that leads to the modern day concept of prognosis.• Defining the new concept of periodontal diseases and host susceptibility as factors used in determining prognosis.Change Your Thoughts and Improve Your OutcomesAn Update on Protocols, Products and Treatment Options Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH Course Description:Updated protocols assist us in determining our patient’s specific needs. As we move towards a more collaborative profession, we need to embrace these updates to identify those needs. We are presented with continuous challenges of new advances in products and technology and their use in dentistry and are in need information to determine when and how to add them into our armamentaria. As professionals providing health services, our perception of product use along with protocols needs to be discussed with our team as well as the interdisciplinary referrals we have. The process of care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation) requires a comprehension of protocols, products and treatment options and how they are to be utilized. Learning Objectives:• Modify diagnosis assistance with the team and rationale for changes in assessment forms and diagnostic tools • Distinguish which new-to-market products should be brought into your practice • Integrate materials and products for a variety of uses in the dental office from infection control, dental hygiene therapy, oral cancer screening, patient communication and instrumentation • Develop effective communication with patients and assist in the business of the dental practice • Formulate strategies that incorporate efficiency in patient treatment for more productive schedulingAlltransonics: The 411 on How to Master Magneto andPiezo Ultrasonic TechnologiesNoel Paschke, RDH, MSCourse Description:There are two types of ultrasonic technologies, magneto and piezo. Their clinical techniques dif-fer in three areas: water control, tip-to-tooth angulation and active surface areas. This hands-on “playshop” allows participate to try both technologies and receive coaching on their clinical tech-nique to create healthier patients, whether using magneto or piezo.Learning Objectives:• Compare and contrast three differences in magneto and piezo ultrasonics: water control, tip-to-tooth angulation and active surface areas.• Select appropriate inserts and tips based on patients’ clinical conditions.• Demonstrate proper water control and power settings for both magneto and piezo.• Activate the magneto and piezo units demonstrating the most effective tip-to-tooth angulation.Update on Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation with New Advanced Technique VideosAnna Matsuishi Pattison, RDH, MSCourse Descripiton: In the past five years significant developments in new high-tech devices, new hand instruments and ultrasonic tips have changed the way we teach and practice. This presentation for dentists and dental hygienists will update you on the newest hand instruments and ultrasonic units and tips that will enhance your ability to treat patients with moderate to advanced periodontitis and/or implants. Periodontal endoscopy videos will show the effectiveness of various ultrasonic tips and hand instruments on residual, burnished calculus. New streaming online instructional videos from the Pattison Institute will demonstrate alternative fulcrums, new instruments and advanced techniques. The newest titanium mini-bladed hand instruments for implants and ultrasonic tips for implants will be shown and compared to subgingival air polishing with glycine and subgingi-val irrigation with antimicrobials.Learning Objectives:• Identify the objectives of periodontal debridement • Describe the characteristics of the dental endoscope • Recognize the design, indications and sequence for use of universal curets, new types of Gracey curets, mini-bladed Gracey curets, new sickles, diamond coated instruments, furcation curets, and various types of implant instruments • Describe the differences between magnetostrictive and piezoelectric ultrasonic devices and tips for periodontal and implant scaling • Recognize the indications for extraoral, opposite arch or other alternative fulcrums • Discuss the efficacy of subgingival air polishing compared to hand and ultrasonic instrumentation of implant surfaces. • Discuss the efficacy of subgingival irrigation with antimicrobials.“Are You’re Patients Too Sensitive?” …Addressing OralHypersensitivity/Pain Management with Today’s Patients Dr. William Paveletz, DMDCourse Description:Caries infection has increased in today’s population and continues to be a major disease for chil-dren and adults. This course discusses the impact of Nanotechnology on today’s preventative and restorative materials. Attendees will have a “hands-on forum” to provide their dental teams with new findings on today’s desensitizers, fluoride applications and dental tooth creams used to com-bat patient’s current symptoms and effectively handle pain management.

Learning Objectives:• Gain an understanding of new research findings that can contribute to the evidence for application of varnish with chemotherapeutic fluoride treatment • Understand the findings of recent research exploring how dental practitioners are using scientific evidence in their patient treatment decisions and patient counseling • Attendees will learn about the method of applying Xylitol containing, natural and artificial-based fluoride treatments and Nano filled tooth creams• Understand how to discuss options with your patient to better manage their sensitivity and pain issues that occur when they neglect their oral health• Understand the correct 2020 CDT coding for hygiene procedures and incorporate certain hygiene procedures in daily patient discussions to increase profitability in the officeDiode Laser Certification in the USJanet Press, RDH Course Description: Working with hands–on simulation exercises, detailed instrumentation photography and video, these programs are designed to build new clinical skills, confidence, and clinical understanding in the delivery of periodontal treatment protocols by using Soft Tissue Dental Lasers.Learning Objectives:• Expand your existing Hygiene treatment model through the adjunctive use of lasers. • Interpret laser tissue interaction, power settings and the various techniques used to obtain optimal clinical outcome with periodontal therapy, recall, medically compromised patients, and difficult to manage areas. • Learn the specifics of initiated and bare fiber tip applications.• Practice the clinical technique and methods associated with laser sulcular debridement and disinfection.• Successfully Increase the Number of Hygiene Laser periodontal therapy, laser recall management, and laser surgical procedures per day, and profit from your patients saying “YES” to the incorporation of laser technology.Providing Care in a Marijuana Legal WorldHeather M. Rogers, RDH, BSDHCourse Description: Have you thought about how medical and recreational marijuana use may impact you as a prac-titioner? This course will discuss your possible liabilities in the treatment of patients using this drug. With states legalizing marijuana, it will be challenging to address just how to safely provide dentistry to our patients. We’ll discuss how to make common sense decisions on a topic that may prove to be very challenging in the future. We will also discuss the basic history, method of use, myths, and provide a general knowledge of this complex and ever-changing topic.Learning Objectives:• This class will provide some of the history of marijuana.• This course will describe marijuana and how it is used.• The class will define physical implications of medical and recreational marijuana use.• This class will discuss myths and truths of medical and recreational marijuana use.• This class will list the effects of marijuana use on the dentition and oral tissue.• The course will discuss contraindications in providing dentistry to patients using marijuana in a medical or recreational manor.  • The class will explore possible health care provider liabilities in regards to treating patients using marijuana for clinical or recreational purposes.Why I Am Ditching My Scaler and Going with the “Flow” Michelle Strange, RDH, BHS, MSDHCourse Description: Dentistry is ever changing but the profession has the bad rap of not changing and adapting fast enough. Even if you graduated last year, you could still be behind in your knowledge. The com-ment, “that’s not what I learned in school” is often heard from many clinicians. This course will tackle some common “old practices” and will inspire you to update the dogmatic approach you may have to patient care procedures. Learning Objectives: • List the ways that dentistry anticipates results from older recommendations but patients are not complying with. • Analyze current at-home recommendations for patients including product give-a-ways • Review past expectations and employ new recommendations to motivate patientsModern Atraumatic and Surgical Extraction Techniques,Complications Management, Socket Grafting, GBR and Other In-Office Oral Surgery Procedures for General DentistsThomas G. Wiedemann, MD, PhD, DDSCourse Description:The course consists of lectures and hands-on training on porcine mandiblesLearning Objectives: • Understand and apply non-surgical and surgical techniques used in modern exodontia • Apply minimally invasive and alveolar ridge-protecting extractions in the general dental practice • Manage common complications associated with tooth extractions • Analyse and evalute surgical difficulty and manage risk assessment in medically compromised patients who need tooth extractions • Perform current simple concepts and principles of GBR, including socket preservation, as related to preimplantological extractions • Perform other frequent and common oral surgery procedures in the general dental practice • Understand and avoid medico-legal issues associated with oral surgery by careful case selection and informed patient consentManage, Repair or Regenerate? Susan Wingrove, RDH, BSCourse Description: The tools, technologies and products are now available to elevate your professional in-office pro-tocols for gingivitis & periodontal disease treatment to the next level. You have identified a gin-givitis patient now what is your protocol for a gingivitis treatment appointment? This course will provide you with the latest research-based tools, technology for gingivitis & periodontal disease treatment, & home-care recommendations to address this challenge.Learning Objectives: • Learn the current research for new protocols, tools, & treatments for periodontal therapy.• Review the 2018 World Workshop AAP/EFP Classification and Conditions for Periodontal Disease; Stages and Grading.• Outline new protocols for evaluation, treatments, and tools for gingivitis & periodontal disease treatment.• Learn about new technology, products, & Bluetooth Apps to establish a healthy home-care routine to ensure successful treatment & overall health. • Gain an awareness of the current regenerative treatments by viewing clinical treatment cases.

DR. LAURENCE S. AMBROSE, DDS, MSDr. Ambrose is a board certified periodontist and has been a full-time staff member at the VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona since 1998. He is also Adjunct Clinical Faculty at the Arizona School of Den-tistry and Oral Health. He received his certificate in Periodontics from the VA Medical Center in Milwau-kee, Wisconsin and his Master of Science degree through Marquette University. From 1991 to 1995 he was a Commissioned Officer with the United States Public Health Service and practiced general dentistry on numerous Indian Reservations in northern New Mexico. He is currently an officer with the Western Society of Periodontology and is Past President of the Arizona Society of Periodontists.

LINDA BROOKMAN, RDH, BSDH, MSHSLinda Brookman is an Associate Professor of clinical dentistry in the Department of Dental Hygiene and in the Division of Dental Public Health & Pediatric Dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. She has directed courses in dental hygiene at the undergraduate and graduate level. Professor Brookman is the Co-director of the Neighborhood Mobile Dental Van Prevention Program where she supervises dental hygiene students who provide preventive oral health services to children in inner-city elementary schools in Los Angeles. Prof. Brookman is also the supervising dental hygiene faculty for

the Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit at Hollenbeck Skilled Nursing facility. She has worked in private practice in general, prostho-dontics, and periodontics and has taught in academia for 17 years. She has co-taught nationally and internationally with Ms. Anna Pattison on Advanced Instrumentation for Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment. She has lectured nationally and abroad on Interprofessional Education/Collaboration and Mobile and Tele-dentistry. Ms. Brookman has published articles in peer-re-viewed journals on instrumentation and mobile dentistry. She has collaborated with a dental service organization and created pilot-programs for RDHAPs to provide oral health care in alternative settings in the community. She is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), a member of ADEA, ADHA, AO, SCDA, WSP, CDHA, and CDHEA.

JODI DEMING, RDHJodi started practice as a dental hygienist in 1988. In the early 1990’s frustrated with the understanding of the etiology of periodontal disease became involved with biofilm research. At that time the term was rarely used in dentistry except in the context of dental unit waterlines. As a clinical research associ-ate Jodi was involved with biofilm growth and therapeutic product development evaluating the effect on dental biofilms. Understanding biofilms, she developed a passion about non-surgical therapy, root morphology, and the results of thorough periodontal debridement. Jodi has worked 28 years mastering non-surgical periodontal therapy techniques and procedures. She currently works in both periodontic

and prosthodontic practices. Jodi is a national and international educator, clinician, and lecturer. She has presented over a 150 lectures and workshops on advanced integration of ultrasonic and hand instrumentation. Jodi has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Hygiene and at Spear Education. She is a Friends of Hu-Friedy Thought Leader valued for her involvement with biofilm research, instrument development and training. She is nationally recognized as an expert in endoscope and ultrasonic instrumentation.

MARIA PERNO GOLDIE, RDH, BA, MSMaria graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Hygiene and is a 2003 winner of the Pfizer/ADHA Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene and the 2011 Alfred C. Fones Award. She earned her BA in Health Services Administration from Saint Mary’s College and a MS in Health Science from San Francisco State University. She’s owner of Seminars for Women’s Health and Sex Based Medicine, that educates professionals about differences in health & disease between men and women, commu-nication styles, and the link between oral and general health. She conducted research with the late Dr. Margaret Walsh on smokeless tobacco at the University of California, San Francisco. Maria is co-editor of

the textbook: Dental Hygiene – Applications to Clinical Practice. Maria served as the 1997-98 President of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), served on an advisory panel to develop “The Future of Dental Hygiene Report.”, and was the President of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) 2010-2013.

DR. ARASH HAKHAMIAN, DDS, FIADFEDr. Arash Hakhamian is a graduate of the USC School of Dentistry practicing in Southern California. In ad-dition to owning and operating several dental clinics in California, Dr. Hakhamian is the co-founder and CEO of Dentulu, a technology company serving mobile and teledentists based out of Southern California. Dr. Hakhamian comes form a long line of dental professionals and has lectured on a variety of topics including office management, dental surgery, implantology, online Marketing and the Uberization of Dentistry. He currently serves on the board of directors of several dental startup companies and enjoys traveling to 3rd world countries providing mobile dental care to underserved communities around the

world. He was chosen by Incisal Edge Magazine as one of the top 40 Dentists under 40 years of age in 2018 and as one of the Top 100 Dentists World wide by the Top100Docs. Dr. Hakhamian also serves as one of the founders of the Global Dental Implant Academy and the International Extraction Academy.

CLAIRE JEONG, MS, RDHClaire is an entrepreneur, author, educator, researcher, and international speaker. She is the founder of SmarterDA/StudentRDH–dental assisting and dental hygiene exam prep solu-tions. In addition, she created DentalToaster, one of the easiest to use online CE websites for dental professionals. Through her live and online courses, Claire has helped thousands of people gain valuable dental knowledge and clinical skills. She authored the e-book Wake-Up Memory, which teaches how to use the brain and remember anything. Claire is regularly invited to podcasts and conferences as a key opinion leader. She also provides guidance to companies to reach the younger generation of dental professionals.

HEATHER KELLEY, RDH, MSDHHeather is currently the Professional Relations Manager for TePe Oral Health Care, Inc. She received her Master of Science in dental hygiene from Idaho State University and Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from Indiana University. She has worked ten years clinically as a hygienist in both periodontal and general practices. Heather has been adjunct faculty at both Pasadena Community College and Pacific University instructing both clinically and in didactic. She has served and supported the American Dental Hygienists’ Association at both the state and local levels as Treasurer, Trustee, and as a delegate. Heather has presented CE lectures

related to homecare and advocacy for underserved populations. She is passionate about dental homecare and developing patient responsibility in managing their personal oral and overall health.

DR. THOMAS J. KEPIC, DDS, MSDDr. Thomas J. Kepic is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is a former Director for the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Kepic was president for the California Society of Periodontists in 2011 and is past president of the WSP. He is a guest lecturer at several universities in the U.S. and abroad and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kepic practices in Upland, California.

TRICIA OSUNA, RDH, BSDH, FAADH Tricia is a University of Southern California graduate, Past President and Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene and Past President of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association. In June of 2018 Tricia will celebrate 40 years as a dental hygienist to share with her audiences. Her lengthy background in clinical practice along with education has offered her the opportunity to share real-life clinical expe-riences in her courses for over 25 years. She has been extremely involved in leadership in her profession for her entire career as an enthusiastic lifelong CDHA and ADHA member and a dedicated advocate for

advancing the profession. She was appointed to the Dental Board of California in 2002 for a four-year term. Tricia is the 2015 recipient of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Alfred C. Fones Award for her dedication to leadership. Also recognized for her many efforts and contributions to the Dental Hygiene profession, Tricia has received several awards including the CDHA’s President’s Recognition Award, the ADHA Bausch and Lomb Distinctions in Dental Hygiene Award and the ADHA Distinguished Service Award. An author, clinician, educator, consultant, international presenter, mentor and business owner her passion for dental hygiene radiates in her presentations!

NOEL PASCHKE, RDH, MSA Dental Hygiene graduate of the University of Maryland, Dental School, Noel received her Master of Science degree from the Johns Hopkins University. Her clinical experiences are in general practice, periodontics, hospital dentistry and veterinary dentistry. Noel is former faculty at the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, and the Johns Hopkins, School of Medicine. Noel has many years of cor-porate experience leading the education teams for Dentsply, Philips and ACTEON. She invented a new ultrasonic scaling technique improving clinician ergonomics and efficiency, after treating her Cockapoo, Rudy. She brings clarity to clinicians using ultrasonic technologies through her company, Ultrasonics

Plus, providing speaking and hands-on workshops.

ANNA MATSUISHI PATTISON RDH, MSAnna is a former Associate Professor and Chair of Dental Hygiene at the Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. She is coauthor of Periodontal Instrumentation and has contributed to Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology. She was Editor-in-Chief of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and is now Co-Director of the Pattison Institute which offers online videos, lectures and hands on workshops. An internationally recognized speaker on Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation, in 2005, she received the Pfizer-ADHA Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award and the USC School of Dentistry Alumnus of the Year Award. In 2006 she received the California Society of Periodontists Award and in 2010 she was inducted into the USC School of Dentistry Hall

DR. WILLIAM PAVELETZ, DMDDr. Paveletz is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon receiving his DMD degree he completed a one-year general practice residency at University of Pittsburgh and continued studying prosthetics at the Graduate Department of Pittsburgh Dental School. Currently he is VOCO’s North Amer-icas Clinical Educator he lecturers nationally / internationally to dental retailers, dental societies and teaching institutions. Dr. Paveletz has been published in various dental trade publications regarding temporization techniques with dental implants, treating geriatric patients and fluoridation usage in adolescences. He has a true passion for preventative and restorative dentistry with an emphasis on bio-

compatibility and holistic dentistry. His hands-on workshops focus on topics ranging from dental coding and billing, hygiene, esthetic dentistry, fixed and removable prosthetics, and Nano and ORMOCER technology.

JANET PRESS, RDH Janet Press, RDH, Fellow of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, has 22 years clinical experience in soft tissue lasers. Ms. Press holds Stan-dard Proficiency in both Diode and Nd: YAG lasers. Previously, Janet spent 10 years as co-director of the Dynamic Team and Laser Certi-fication Programs at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Studies (LVI). Janet speaks internationally on the successful practice model for Lasers in Dental Hygiene.

HEATHER M. ROGERS, RDH, BSDH Heather began her career in dental hygiene in 1999 when she graduated from the College of Southern Nevada.  She has worked in prosthodontics, periodontics, and general dentistry. Heather discovered her love for presenting educational courses while achieving her bachelor’s degree and being involved with her professional association. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2010 and is currently providing continuing education for pro-fessionals in communications, diabetes, implant maintenance, probiotics, infection control and marijuana.

MICHELLE STRANGE, RDH, BHS, MSDHMichelle has been a clinician in dentistry since 2000 and currently is a practicing hygienist, surgical assistant, speaker, volunteer, educator in a dental hygiene program, lead clinical educator for TePe Oral Health Care, Inc., and podcast co-host for “A Tale of Two Hygienists”.  She is a self-proclaimed dental nerd and sees the dental profession as not only her forever career path but her hobby.  With a Master’s in Dental Hygiene education and a belief in lifelong learning, Michelle hopes to continue to learn and grow within the dental profession and one day see the gap bridged between medical and dental. Her experience as a hygienist began in a periodon-tal and implant driven office and has gained much experience with the maintenance of dental implants. Her

passion is helping patients be successful at home with a goal of better oral health with a patient-centered approach.

DR. THOMAS G. WIEDEMANN, MD, PHD, DDS Dr. Wiedemann is a Clinical Assistant Professor, full-time faculty member and Assistant Director for Advanced Programs in Oral Surgery / Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland at New York University, College of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. His career consists of more than 25 years of surgical and educa-tional experience in an academic setting and successfully operating a private practice providing the full spec-trum of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Implant Dentistry. He has special interests in dental emergency care, pain management, minimal invasive surgical strategies and techniques of the full scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has acquired extensive expertise in implant surgery with multiple systems since 1995. He is very

well versed in innovative concepts of alveolar ridge augmentation and reconstruction (intra- and extraoral autogenous donor bone grafts), maxillary sinus graft surgery, bone and tissue regeneration, CBCT guided- and piezo-surgery.  He is a Fellow of the European Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (EBOMFS) and has Diplomate status in the International congress of oral implantologists (ICOI).

SUSAN WINGROVE, RDH, BSSusan Wingrove, RDH, BS, dynamic innovator, writer, International speaker, & 2016 Sunstar RDH Award of Distinction recipient. Co-designer of the Wingrove Titanium Implant Set, ACE probes, & Queen of Hearts instruments by PDT, Inc. Scan-Mate by Armor Dental. Susan resides in Missoula MT and is member of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association, International Federation of Dental Hygienists, & Western Society of Periodontology. Published author for multiple journals, Scientific Panel for ACP Clinical Prac-tice Guidelines, as well as current textbook: Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist: Clinical Guide to Maintenance and Disease Complications, Wiley. sswinrdh@gmail.com / wingrovedynamics.com

SPEAKERS

2020 Western Region Dental Hygiene Symposium

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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS Prior to May 31 June 1- July 31 Exrtraction Academy $895.00 $995.00PRF - Rick Miron $745.00 $795.00Laser Certification $449.00 $489.00Alltrasonics $159.00 $189.00STUDENT/NEW RDH BOOT CAMP - $25.00 or FREE with full registration.

WSP & NDHA MEMBERS Prior to May 31 June 1- July 31 Dentists $249.00 $269.00 Full-Time Faculty $189.00 $199.00 Hygienists $139.00 $149.00 Staff $139.00 $149.00 Students/Residents - DDS $179.00 $199.00

NON-MEMBERS Prior to May 31 June 1- July 31 Dentists $279.00 $299.00 Full-Time Faculty $199.00 $219.00 Hygienists $229.00 $249.00 Staff $229.00 $249.00 Students/Residents - DDS $199.00 $219.00 Cancellation Policy: The fee, less a $35 per person processing fee, will be refunded if cancelled by 5/30/2020. Cancellations made between 5/31/2020 and 6/30/2020 will be charged $100 cancellation fee. No refund for cancellations on or after July 1, 2020. Please register online at wsperio.org.