The Worcester Component of MDHA

Presents       

Gen Z: Choices and Challenges &  Designing Healthy Smiles: Evaluate, Communicate Formulate”

                                   

Lee Sommerville RDH MEd

 

This course is sponsored through an educational grant provided by Philips North America

 

SATURDAY October 28, 2017

4 CEU's

FULL BREAKFAST & RAFFLES

8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM
 
The Manor Restaurant
42 West Boylston Street
West Boylston, Mass 01583

Members: $50
Non-Members: $75

Gen Z & Healthy Smiles

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Gen Z: Choices and Challenges The current and sometimes shocking health behaviors and trends in the teen generation can influence their oral and systemic health. Dental professional have a clinical opportunity to identify risky behaviors. Encouraging Gen Z to make positive health decisions could impact their choices when challenged Participants will engage in a lively discussion on timely topics relating to Gen Z. Dialogue may include oral and overall health issues associated with nutrition, obesity, eating disorders and substance abuse. Gen Z, also known as the Global Generation, engage in multiple platforms of social media. This course identifies and addresses many of the platforms that influence teen’s venturous decisions. Recognizing high risk behaviors will prepare the dental professional to initiate dialogue that may impact a teen for a lifetime

Designing Healthy Smiles: Evaluate, Communicate, Formulate Over the last two decades we have seen an evolution in the trends in dentistry. We have progressed from simply treating dental disease to health promotion and esthetic appeal. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of Americans believe a smile is an important social asset. Employing a complete assessment, which includes a smile evaluation, can promote discussions about needed and/or wanted dentistry. In this course, participants will briefly discuss new trends driving dentistry today and will discover ways that provide optimalcare with lasting impressions. Unlock the psychology of dentistry by recognizing patient avoidance behaviors and learn to recognize your own barriers with patients. Enhance your communication skills and learn how to effectively recommend esthetic treatment, specific to whitening, for successful clinical outcomes. Discover ways to grow your practice with proven marketing strategies.

Instructor

 

 Lee Somerville, RDH, MS graduated from the dental hygiene program at Cape Cod Community College with an AS degree and from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science. She received a Master of Science in Dental Public Health from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. She has over 30 years in private practice experience. Lee has been an instructor at Cape Cod Community College since 1986 and has taught freshman and sophomore clinic, radiology and several didactic courses. Her passion is instructing sophomore students on extramural rotations, providing free dental hygiene treatment for school children, special needs adult patients and nursing home patients, concentrating on the underserved population.

She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and American Dental Educator’s Association. Lee manages Professional Education for Philips North America in the Northeast. She lectures in the Northeast as well as nationally.

Lee is a full-time Professional Educator with Philips North America and teaches part time at Cape Cod Community College.  

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