2011 SOFT SMILES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

December 13, 2011, 11:30 a.m.:
The Aging Mouth
Hemophilia of Georgia
8800 Roswell Road, Suite 170
Atlanta, Georgia  30350
770-518-8272


2012 Special Care Dentistry Association Conference, April 14, Chicago


"Caregiver Training: Tips and Techniques/Panel Presentation"
 
On April 14th, Pam Cushenan provides a review of patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disability and how practitioners can better provide oral care for these special patients. Preparation strategy for the initial evaluation through assessment tools, consideration of the patient’s abilities and habits, implementation of oral care, and product recommendations will be reviewed.  Strategies and techniques for treatment will be examined.  Oral assistive care plans for carers will be discussed. Increased successful special patient oral care interactions will benefit the special patient, their family and you, the practitioner.



June 8 - 10, 2010

Proctor & Gamble Conference
Cincinnati, Ohio

June 23 - 27, 2010
Center for Lifelong Learning,
ADHA Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada

4/13/10 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CEU meeting
The Atlanta Dental Hygienist’s Society:
Successful Oral Care for Older Adults

Pam Cushenan, RDH, MS, will review systemic/oral impact issues and care strategies to increase successful preparation, implementation and follow-up of care for our older adult population.

GA Perimeter College
Dunwoody Campus
2101 Womack Rd. Bldg NC
Dunwoody, GA 30338-4497
Room: B1602
 
Please RSVP to:
Atlanta_rdh@hotmail.com

4/30/10 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Golden Smiles: Senior Oral Health Care
Double Tree Hotel
5351 Sydney Simons Blvd.
Columbus, GA 30194

For more information, and to register, click here.

2009 SOFT SMILES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Senior Oral Health Care Presentations

Senior Oral Health Caregiver Training Programs
Dental Professional Continuing Education Courses

4/21/09 Alzheimer’s Association Conference; Calhoun, GA
1-hour "Oral Considerations for the Special Needs (DD) Patient" Caregiver Presentation

9/18/09  Cherokee DHS Symposium; Acworth, GA
1.5-hour "Oral Care for the Aging Special Needs Patient" Dental Hygiene Presentation


2008 SOFT SMILES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Senior Oral Health Care Presentations

Senior Oral Health Caregiver Training Programs
Dental Professional Continuing Education Courses

1/10/08 CO-AGE Conference; Clayton State University
Addressing "Access to Preventive Oral Health"; Break-out Groups

1/18/08 Sweetwater Dental Hygiene Symposium Continuing Education Course Presentation:
2-hour "Oral Care for the Aging Special Needs Patient"

1/24/08 Carestone at Mt. Zion; Jonesboro, GA
LooSe ShoEs Band entertainment

2/15/08 Dental Hygiene Day at the Capital- "Access to Preventive Oral Health Care" (lobbying event)

2/22/08 Brentwood Terrace; Waynesboro, GA
(2) 2-hour caregiver training programs

2/29/08 Meyers-Baldwin N.O.R.C. (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community)
1-hour Oral Health Presentation

 3/14/08 Special Care Dentistry Conference; San Antonio, TX
1-hour "Maximizing the Allied Health Professional within the Community"

 4/3/08 Toco Hills N.O.R.C. (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community)
1-hour Oral Health Presentation

4/8/08 Alzheimer’s Association Conference; Calhoun, GA
1-hour "Oral Care for the Aging Special Needs Patient" Caregiver Presentation; Soft Smiles Exhibitor

7/10/08 CO-AGE Priority Setting Conference; Kennesaw State University
Addressing "Access to Preventive Oral Health Care"

7/28-31 Ethica Health and Retirement Communities; Gray, GA
(2) 4-hour sessions/day Senior Oral Health Care, Train the Trainer

8/2/08 CSRA Dental Hygiene Symposium; Augusta, GA
2-hour "Oral Care for the Aging Special Needs Patient"

09/11/08 Campbell Stone Apartments Senior Residence; Atlanta, GA
Oral Health Presentation

"Good Oral Health for Life"©
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