Critical Thinking for Clinical Decisions: Sifting through the Hype - Presented by Trisha O’Hehir
4 hours - 4 CEU
Ergonomics in Dentistry - Protect Your Money Maker! - Presented by Katrina Klein RDH, CEAS, CPT
2 Hours - 2 CUE
6 CEU Live Interactive for $60!
Critical Thinking for Clinical Decisions: Sifting through the Hype
presented by Trisha O’Hehir
Critical thinking is an essential skill for both professional practice and everyday decision-making. In clinical settings, it bridges the gap between scientific evidence, personal experience, and patient preferences. This course, led by Trisha, explores the foundational elements of critical thinking—examining the who, what, when, where, why, and how of this vital skill. Participants will learn how critical thinking enhances clinical practices, including periodontal instrumentation, daily oral hygiene decisions, and evaluating options like xylitol versus fluoride. Additionally, the course addresses how values and beliefs can evolve with new information. The course also highlights the growing recognition of nasal breathing's importance for overall health and its role in clinical recommendations. Drawing on over five decades of experience in the dental hygiene profession, Trisha provides historical insights and practical examples of how critical thinking has driven positive change in the field.
Learning Objectives:
Define critical thinking and explain its importance in clinical and everyday decision-making.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate scientific evidence, clinical experience, and patient preferences in treatment planning.
Analyze case studies to demonstrate critical thinking in areas such as periodontal instrumentation and oral hygiene practices.
Compare the benefits and limitations of preventive strategies, such as xylitol and fluoride, using critical thinking.
Identify how personal values and beliefs influence decision-making and adapt these perspectives when presented with new evidence.
Reflect on the evolution of critical thinking within the dental hygiene profession and its impact on current practices.
Understand the value of nasal breathing for overall health and incorporate it into patient education and treatment planning.
Ergonomics in Dentistry - Protect Your Money Maker!
Course Description:
Working in dentistry doesn't have to hurt! Stop the aches and pains commonly associated with the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Protect your physical health with the use of ergonomic equipment, practical ergonomic strategies, and posture enhancing exercises with dental specific stretches to reduce workplace pain. Experience this highly interactive program practicing chairside stretches to establish a mind muscle connection for use in a daily release of chronically tight muscles.
Learning Objectives:
Learn risk factors for work related pain for the dental clinician.
Learn practical solutions for a correct workspace.
Learn how to practice comfortably to reduce fatigue and promote safety.
Learn posture enhancing strengthening exercises for injury prevention
Learn and practice workday stretches that can be done chairside.
