Northwest Virginia Dental Hygienists' Association
Component 10 of the Virginia Dental Hygienists' Association
District III of the American Dental Hygienists' Association
Continuing Education
Dental Hygienists’ Association
Fall 2011 Continuing Education – 5 CE Hours
***************************************************************************** Thomas A. Gromling DDS This presentation will look at the different aspects of forensic odontology from mass disasters and identifications to bite marks, abuse, age estimation, and court testimony.
Complete this section and return with your payment. Please retain a copy of this registration for your records.
Late fee after 11-12-2011 Late Fee (add $10.00) $_______ Total Enclosed $_______
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**If you are registering several individuals from one office, Please make copies of registration for each person. NWVDHA is an approved course provider by the Virginia Board of Dentistry. No Refunds for no-shows or cancellation after 11/12/11. Course will begin promptly at 9am. Registration begins ½ an hour before the course.
Saturday, November 19, 2011 9am – 2:30pm
Lord Fairfax Community College – Science/Health Professions - Building Room 136
Forensic Odontology - An overview and implications in a private practice setting - 2 CE
Dr. Gromling graduated with a DDS degree from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University in 1979 and has been in private practice dentistry since 1980 in Stephens City VA. He was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry 2008; a Certificate in Forensic Odontology from the Center for Education and Research in Forensics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas 2010 and has successfully completed ABFO workshops in expert witness testimony, age estimation and identification. Dr. Gromling is also a member of the ADA, VDA and currently serves as the Dental Director for the Dental Clinic of the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
****Short break for 30 min lunch at approx 11am
Your Mouth, Your Body, Your Health: Redefining the World of Oral Medicine – 3 CE
Diana L. Corbin, RDH, OralDNA Clinical Specialist
Understanding salivary diagnostics and molecular testing in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal infections is the “new standard of care” in soft tissue management. Clinical lab tests are essential tools and used routinely in medical models to provide important diagnostic information to health care providers. Now, clinical laboratory testing is available for dental professionals. This course is designed to educate you on the importance of implementing certified clinical laboratory testing for Oral Medicine.
Diana Corbin has been a practicing Dental Hygienist in Virginia for 30 years. Diana has clinical work experience in Periodontics, Pedodontics, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry as well as Public Health Dentistry. She volunteers as the administrator and coordinator intake person who manages patient care for the Culpeper Adult Free Dental Clinic. Diana was the 2007 Sunstar Butler RDH Award of Distinction Recipient. She is a member of ADHA, VDHA and speaks on the following topics: Salivary Diagnostics, HPV and Oral Cancer and Organ and Tissue Donation.
Registration Form – Fall 2011 CE Course
_____$50 ADHA/ADA Members ____ $60 Potential Members ___DH Students-$10 (lunch)
Deadline to register 11-12-2011 Course Fee(s) $_______
Make checks payable to NWVDHA and mail to Kimberly Mohler May, 4365 Scenic Hwy, Mt. Solon, VA 22843. If you have any question about the courses, please contact Kim at 540-350-2441, 540-421-4502 or kimrdh99wvu1@aol.com.
Please do not Contact Lord Fairfax Community College as they are not the course sponsor.
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