(490) Take the Stage and Get a Good Grade of Periodontal Disease

Iwonka Eagle, RDH

In 2000, Iwonka Eagle graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology and began working in research at the Karmanos Cancer Center. Her interest in oral health was sparked shortly thereafter while working as a dental assistant and ultimately led her to pursue a career in dental hygiene. Iwonka completed her dental hygiene studies in 2004 at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Upon graduation she began working in clinical private practice. With a desire to further her education, Iwonka returned to the University of Michigan and in 2014 graduated with a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree. Iwonka currently is a clinical assistant professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of Michigan teaching in both the on campus and online degree completion programs. Iwonka is also the course director for the University’s Dental Foundations to Periodontics course and serves as thesis chair for the University of Michigan graduate dental hygiene students. In addition to being an educator, Iwonka is actively involved in clinical research and her current educational research interest is the utilization of OSCEs in dental hygiene education, oral health effects of ENDS, and interprofessional collaboration. Iwonka is also a strong advocate for interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary collaboration. Iwonka serves as a delegate to the Michigan Dental Hygienists’ Association (MDHA) and is the current MDHA Educational Chair. Iwonka is also a member of the Michigan Oral Health Coalition, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

         Course Objectives:

• Discuss the importance of periodontal classification
• Define the stages and grades of periodontitis based on the 2017 classification system
• Compare and contrast the 1999 and 2017 classification systems
•  Identify the categories of peri-implant diseases and conditions
•  Apply staging and grading skills to patient cases and for practical use within private practice 

(150) Trending Diets and the Skinny on Dental Health

Sara Karlin, DDS & Ellen Karlin, MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA

Sara Karlin, DDS
Sarakarlin4@gmail.com
Bio: Dr. Sara Karlin is a board-certified pediatric dentist working as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona
School of Dentistry and Oral Health and in private practice at the Kids’ Dental Office of Phoenix.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and
completed her D.D.S. at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Karlin pursued her
specialty training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital Center, earning a certificate in
Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Karlin is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and
the Arizona Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Karlin is a nationally invited speaker on the
subject of nutrition and oral health. She is the primary author of “Dental and Oral Considerations
in Pediatric Celiac Disease” published in J Dent Child, May 2016. Dr. Karlin has also co-
authored several 2022 and 2023 online continuing education courses for oral healthcare
providers.

This course tackles diet trends your patients are following: intermittent
fasting, low FODMAP, Mediterranean, gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based diets.
Learn how these trending diets affect the oral health of your patients, arming you with
what you need to know as a dental professional.
Objectives:
• Navigate the plethora of information on “trending” diets
• Explain the impact diet trends have on oral health
• List nutrition strategies that promote weight control and oral health

(148) Infection Control and Prevention in Dentistry

Dr. Sanjay Chand, MD

Dr Sanjay Chand has specialized in Medicine with a Masters degree in Clinical Pharmacology.
He is Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Infection Control at the University of Detroit
Mercy’s School of Dentistry.

Course Description:
The course will allow dental health care providers to be current with infection control and
prevention protocols and guidelines. They will be advised on how to maintain a safe workplace
environment and implement appropriate infection control measures in their practice.
They will also gain understanding of common transmissible and infectious diseases and gain
insight into the appropriate immunizations to prevent such diseases.

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course participants will be able to:

• Be current with infection prevention recommendations by CDC and OSHA
• Implement effective infection control measures in their practice
• Choose appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a safe workplace
  environment
• Understand current vaccination recommendations for DHCPs
• Understand current infectious diseases that may impact the dental practice

* MEETS LARA REQUIREMENT FOR INFECTION CONTROL

(550) Difficult People and Conversations: Being your Best Communicator When in Conflict

David Weinandy, PhD

David Weinandy is a Professor at Aquinas College teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses in Communication and Management. Working directly with the President of the
College, he also serves as the Chief of Staff. As well, for five years, Dr. Weinandy
oversaw the Campus Life area at the College. He has been awarded The Outstanding
Faculty Member (three times) by the Aquinas College Student Senate and Alumni
Association. David was acknowledged with Aquinas College’s Distinguished Service
Award. A memorable moment was when David’s former students created an endowed
Aquinas College Leadership Scholarship in his name. Prior to teaching, David worked in
Student Affairs at Bowling Green and Kent State Universities. Additionally, David
received the Bowling Green State University Outstanding Alumni Service Award.
Dr. Weinandy has earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology and Counseling, a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel, and a Ph.D. in
Interpersonal Communication. David's expertise in the communication discipline
includes: group communication, public speaking, and interpersonal relationship
development.

Most people do not enjoy or look forward to conflict situations, and those who do often scare us. The anxiety we feel before a confrontation often is worse than the actual interaction itself. Whether in meetings or one-on-one, conflict, or even potential conflict, can zap our motivation, productivity, and quality of life. Let’s turn that around! We may not have control over what others do or say, but we always have control over our attitude and how we react. Learn to have conflict that can strengthen, not destroy relationships.

Objectives:
• An assessment of your preferred style of conflict resolution
• Possible causes and types of interpersonal conflict
• Factors that can positively or negatively affect resolution
• Strategies to reduce the likelihood of a defensive reaction in
yourself and others
• Practical communication processes and approaches to manage
conflict

(490) “Keep Your Motor Runnin’ – Instruments: Ergonomics, Efficiency and Sharpening”

Lisa Darrow, RDH, BA, CDA

Lisa Darrow, RDH, BA has over 40 years’ experience in the dental
profession. Lisa has taken her work experience and passion for dental
hygiene into many dental arenas; from clinical dental hygiene, to dental
manufacturer’s educational rep, Board of Dentistry, to seminar speaker, to
dental product consultant to her own company Darrow Dental L.L.C.

Course Description:
Learn how to “keep your body runnin” with less pain and effort. Hone your instrument knowledge on new designs and materials. Explore how good quality and sharp instruments make good ergonomics and economics!
Educational Objectives
• Recognize innovative developments in instrument designs and materials that will assist clinicians in      working smarter not harder.
•  Discuss instrument ergonomics and economics.
•  Learn how to make your instruments last and stay sharp.

(346) Opioid Therapy in Dentistry: An Update

Dr. Sanjay Chand, MD

Dr Sanjay Chand has specialized in Medicine with a Masters degree in Clinical Pharmacology.
He is Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Infection Control at the University of Detroit
Mercy’s School of Dentistry.

The course will describe best practice guidelines in making a clinical decision for appropriate categories of opioid analgesics to prescribe for dental patients presenting with moderate to severe pain.
The course will discuss opioid, non-opioid and controlled substances for pain relief elaborating use of PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs), combination opioid preparations and safe opioid
prescribing based on MME (Morphine Mg Equivalent) conversion factors for prevention of overdose
related death.
The course will describe legal guidelines for counselling patients on proper storage and safe disposal of opioids, use of opioid alternatives and behavioral characteristics of patients with SUD/ OUDs and
conclude with recommendations by CDC/ADA for best practice guidelines when prescribing controlled substances.

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, the dental health care provider should be able to:
• Discuss Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), misuse of opioids and opioid overdose deaths in the US
• Describe Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and discuss identification and management of SUDs
• Describe safe and competent use of opioids for managing acute, moderate & severe dental         pain
• Discuss systemic complications and identify signs of chronic opioid use
• Identify and educate patients at high risk of OUD and opioid overdose