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Mini-Lesson Seven: 25 Minutes
Writing to Survive and Thrive! The Surprising Facts Behind the Advantages of Journaling for Self-Care, Health, and Well-Being!
Presented by: Logan Edwards, PhD, CHES
Original Publication Date: February 20, 2020
Course Description:
Your journal can become your personal space and confidential tool to help you achieve optimal health and well-being. Like many other health behaviors, journaling takes time and commitment and can become a skill that, if practiced regularly, becomes an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. This way, journaling becomes a positive health skill to optimize your mental, physical, and oral health and well-being. You can have goals in each of these areas of health and life. When you are mindful of them, you become more mindful of your total, holistic self, empowered to take better care of yourself, and therefore, enabled to visualize and actualize your best self by focusing on, attending to, and journaling about each dimension of health for optimal well-being. It’s time to make journaling an integral part of your self-care, or “health-care” routine for healthier and happier living!
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Mini-Lesson Eight: 20 Minutes
Do You Know Who I Am?: Dentistry's Roll In Prevention of Cognitive Decline
Presented by: Liz Lundry, RDH
Original Publication Date: February 20, 2020
Course Description:
This presentation explores the evolving link between oral pathogens and Dementia based on ongoing research findings. Attendees will receive guidance on patient education strategies and a structured framework for the timely detection and management of periodontal disease. Emphasis will be placed on comprehensive testing and therapeutic approaches, coupled with sustained support to mitigate the risk of developing Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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Mini-Lesson Nine: 31 Minutes
Why the BLEEP is the Treatment Not Working? “Higher Level Issues” That Can Make or Break Your Success
Presented by: Craig Young, DDS
Original Publication Date: February 20, 2020
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This course delves into the intricate nuances of patient perception, self-concept, attitudes, and beliefs that intricately influence treatment outcomes. Participants will explore strategies to surmount obstacles arising from these factors, providing insights into the interconnectedness of "Body, Mind, and Spirit" within healthcare contexts.
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Mini-Lesson Ten: 35 Minutes
One of Dentistry’s Best-Kept Secrets is a Secret No More: Nanodentistry is Making Regeneration Possible!
Presented by: Tracy Anderson Butler, CRDH, MFT
Original Publication Date: February 20, 2020
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Dental consumers are looking for long-term, predictable results when deciding treatment options. Early detection is critical when treating any disease process, especially in the treatment of periodontal disease, to keep your dentistry looking better for longer. Regenerative therapies have significantly impacted clinical practice on many levels. Biologic modifiers, particularly enamel matrix derivatives, have proven to reverse disease naturally for decades. This discussion will focus on regeneration vs. repair and the role of these progressive therapies in the decision-making process. Evidence-based research and clinical cases will be presented.
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Mini-Lesson Eleven: 32 Minutes
At 2:20, 2/20, 2020... The Dental Profession Will Forever Be Disrupted!
Presented by: Chris Kammer, DDS
Original Publication Date: February 20, 2020
Course Description:
It's the hottest Hot Topic that could ever be! Are you ready for AAOSH's Founding Father Chris Kammer to make the wildest game-changing announcement and presentation that will radically transform the dental profession beyond anything it has ever experienced? He guarantees you'll love it but warns that most in our profession will fear it. One thing he believes is sure- you will agree that it's the purest path from the oral to the systemic- and it will blow your mind! It's the connection we've been struggling to discover for so long, and now it is here! Starting AAOSH was just the beginning for Kammer, but now you'll want to hear what he believes the future holds for all of us. Is it the answer to our nation's healthcare crisis? He says "YES!" and you'll want to be in attendance and hear his entire presentation so you don't miss a word. Someday, you will tell your grandkids that you were there when this concept was first revealed, and the profession of dentistry was permanently changed!
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Mini Lesson Twelve: 20 Minutes
Don’t You Dare Bill That to Dental Insurance - Bill it to Medical Insurance First!
Presented by: Denise G. Leonard and Sheila A Pozdol
Original Presentation Date: February 20, 2020
Course Description:
This course challenges the conventional approach to dental care by emphasizing its essential role in overall medical health. It advocates for a strategic shift towards prioritizing billing through medical insurance for dental procedures, highlighting the significance of understanding and leveraging medical insurance coverage for comprehensive patient care. The focus lies in redirecting efforts from limited dental benefits to the broader coverage and potential flexibility offered by medical insurance, aligning with the principles of oral systemic for optimal patient health.
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Mini-Lesson Thirteen: 30 Minutes
The Teledentistry Connection
Presented by: Angie Stone, RDH
Original Presentation Date: February 20, 2020
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Transformative changes in patient access and care experiences mark the evolving landscape of dentistry in the forthcoming decade. A pivotal shift emerges in teledentistry, revolutionizing dental care by enabling remote connections between patients and dental professionals, transcending geographical barriers. This paradigm shift utilizes cutting-edge technology to bridge gaps for patients facing challenges in accessing dental care due to physical, cognitive, financial, or locational constraints.
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