• Webinar: Social Media & Well-Being

    Explore how social media relates to our engagement and mental wellness in the workplace. Our expert speaker will share their insights and strategies for finding balance, setting boundaries, and managing the effects of social media use in the workplace. You will learn about the potential pitfalls of social media use, such as procrastination and disrupted […]

  • Webinar: Managing Medically Compromised Clients

    Participate in this engaging webinar to learn how to prevent and manage medical emergencies in the dental office. By the end of the session, you be able to: 1. List the items required in the dental emergency kit 2. Understand when and how to use items in the dental emergency kit 3. Prevent medical emergencies […]

  • Webinar: Nutrition and Oral Health — It’s a Two-Way street

    Nutrition and oral health are closely linked. The relationship between oral health and nutrition is bidirectional. While diet and nutrition affect the health of the mouth, poor oral health can also impact dietary intake and nutrients consumed. The overall aim of this webinar is to provide an overview of the impact of diet on oral […]

  • Webinar: Introduction to Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace

    This 1.5 hour online workshop has been designed to give participants some background information about accessibility and inclusion. It will also provide strategies, resources, and tips for creating greater accessibility and inclusion in your workplace. Topics will include: • Why accessibility & inclusion matter • Definitions & statistics • Myths about disabilities • Related accessibility […]

  • Webinar: Peri-Implant Therapy — Modern maintenance strategies

    Over the past 30 years, implantology and periodontal medicine have changed the way we think about dentistry. A surge of recent product and technical innovation has had a direct impact on the maintenance requirements and recommendations for dental implants. This program will help you answer the question: What do we really need to do to […]

  • Webinar: Oral Health Hacks and TikTok Tooth Trends

    Does purple shampoo make your teeth whiter? Is baking soda beneficial to oral health? This dynamic presentation will teach you which oral health hacks work and which ones hurt. Then we will talk about the best oral hygiene advice we should give our clients.Learning Objectives1. Evaluate the effectiveness of oral health hacks2. Analyze the evidence […]

  • Webinar: Fostering Inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ Patients and Staff

    Have you ever faced challenges in communicating and working with 2SLGBTQIA+ patients and staff? Do you want to eliminate awkward moments in your office and ensure a safer and more inclusive space for everyone?  Join us on February 8 to learn more about advancing inclusivity within your dental practice, with a particular focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ patients and staff. In today's […]

  • Webinar: Returning the Oral Microbiome to a Symbiotic State

    Course Description This course discusses the concept of microbial dysbiosis based on the findings of the Human Microbiome Project and how the microbes that we live with are not necessarily the culprits we have been lead to believe. How microbes interact with the human immune system is a fine line that can either protect or […]

  • Dental Management Strategies for Individuals with a History of Cerebral Palsy

    The discussion will include: Current and future population trends. The Definition(s) of “Disability” Systemic implications of a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy Related concepts to maximize positive health outcomes An overview of successful treatment strategies for individuals with a medical history of Cerebral Palsy About the Speaker Dr. Robert William Frare is a graduate of Tufts […]

  • Interventions for Nicotine Dependence & Oral Hygiene Instruction/Improvement

    The presentation will cover approaches that can be used by dental staff to guide their patients to change their behaviors around nicotine use and personal oral hygiene techniques.GOALS The attendee will be able to use the 5 A's approach for behaviour change after attending the course. The attendee will be familiar with the parameters of […]

  • From Burnout to Bravery: Beating Burnout By Becoming Whole Again

    Description According to the World Health Organization, burnout syndrome is a result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Healthcare providers suffer from burnout at an alarming rate. Healthcare providers who suffer from burnout may deliver less than satisfactory patient care due to their overwhelming stress level. This interactive discussion will provide […]

  • Cybersecurity Defensive Tactics for Dental Professionals: Shielding Against Deception

    In an era where information breaches are just a click away, the integrity of a dental practice hinges not just on the care you provide, but also on the privacy and security of patient data. "Cybersecurity Defensive Tactics: Shielding Against Deception" is an innovative course crafted specifically for dental professionals, focusing on the art of […]

  • Webinar: Oral-Systemic Links: What Do We Tell Our Patients?

    Oral-Systemic Links: What do we tell our patients?? (1.0 hrs) Research has been conducted for over 30 years on proposed relationships between periodontal disease and numerous systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases etc. However, the nature of these relationships has not always been clearly described or understood resulting in oral health professionals […]

  • Dental Probiotics: The Time to Implement is Now

    Presenter / Speaker Bio Kerry Lepicek is a registered dental hygienist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various practice settings and works part-time in general practice. As an international speaker, she has delivered lectures throughout Canada, the United States, and Bermuda. Kerry is knowledgeable on the topics of oral biofilm, […]

  • Palliative Oral Care

    Join us for an engaging, collaborative webinar as we delve into the vital topic of palliative oral care. Palliative oral care is essential for anyone (at any age) who is dependent on others  or who face serious health-related suffering.  Due to frailty and life-limiting illnesses, oral care for residents in long-term care (LTC) is paramount […]

  • Oral Situation with Sjogren’s

    Objectives Sjogren’s Disease (SjD) is an overlooked, frequently mis-diagnosed auto-immune disease that deserves more than a multiple-choice question as to what causes dry mouth. In addition to “busting” several myths about SjD, ways to make the mouth less dry, less prone to dental decay, and to distinguish various auto-immune diseases intra-orally will be presented. Objectives: […]

  • Creating Opportunities to Elevate Patient Care with Visual Technology

    Course Description: Learn how embracing visual images from 3D scanning & Intra-Oral Cameras can be used to enhance patient communication, education, allow patients to become partners in co-discovery and create efficient dental appointments. Course Objectives: To discuss the key benefits of utilizing technology such as 3D scanning & Intra-Oral Camera to enhance patient communication and […]

  • Real Talk: Disrupt systems and patterns of abuse with just a few words – Part One

    In Real Talk Part One, participants will be able to review the language around domestic abuse, and increase their understanding of the impact of domestic abuse and coercive control for a person experiencing an abusive relationship. Participants will increase their ability to recognize domestic abuse in both their personal and professionals contexts. Presenter / Speaker […]

  • Real Talk: Disrupt systems and patterns of abuse with just a few words – Part Two

    In Real Talk Part Two, participants will take what they learned from part one and apply it to learning how to respond to disclosures of domestic abuse. Participants will learn how to empathize with the person experiencing the abuse and the nuances to what they need for support, learn what supportive responses and questions can […]

  • Traditional Indigenous Medicine with Della Rice-Sylvester

    Della Sylvester is a 74-year-old Medicine Woman from Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island. She spent three years learning daily from elder Medicine people starting at the age of 5. Della has assisted in over 50 births and has a remarkable healing ability, helping people recover from certain conditions in just 5 days instead of the […]

  • QuitNow – Supporting Your Clients With Nicotine Cessation

    Presenter / Speaker Bio Jacqueline has 28 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Tobacco Educator, and Certified Respiratory Educator. She is a member of the Secwepemc Nation with a specialization in working with Indigenous populations and health care professionals. Jacqueline is a QuitNow Outreach Team Member and a QuitNow Facilitator for QuitNow […]

  • Leveraging Social Media: Boosting Your Hygiene Practice with Vitamin D Marketing, Strategies for Facebook and Instagram

    Event Description & Objectives Join us for an engaging webinar, "Leveraging Social Media: Boosting Your Hygiene Practice with Vitamin D Marketing." Discover how to effectively utilize Facebook and Instagram to elevate your practice’s visibility and connect with your community. In this session, we will explore innovative social media strategies for building brand awareness, cost-effective marketing, […]