Oh Baby, Let's See that Smile

Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

Speaker: Mary Ann Vazquez, RDH, BSDH

Mary Ann Vazquez BSDH, RDH has been a clinical dental hygienist since 1996; receiving education and training from Delaware Technical and Community College and Northern Arizona University. She is dedicated to treating and educating patients of all ages about prevention of dental disease. She presently works at Hooksett Family Dental and is actively writing dental hygiene procedural protocols.  Prior to her dental hygiene career, Mary Ann proudly served in the United States Air Force as an Inventory Management/Logistics specialists.  In her spare time, Mary Ann enjoys watching New England sports teams, spending time at the beach, and making memories with her family. She can be contacted by email at [email protected].

Course Description:

Infant Oral Assessments

“When should my child first see the dentist?” If your patients are asking this question, they may be unaware of the AAPD, AAP, ADA and AHDA’s endorsement for first dental visit by age one. Despite this recommendation, Early Childhood Caries remains to be problematic in the United States. Left untreated, ECC contributes to more than 200,000 emergency department visits by children annually.

This course will focus on the importance of establishing a dental home, identifying caries risk, and strategizing on ways to prevent caries in children. In addition, a scientific review of oral embryology, tooth development and caries etiology is presented.  The key components of the knee to knee exam are revealed as well as, guidance for parents in the event of a Traumatic Dental Emergency. Completion of this course will increase knowledge of dental anomalies, when to refer, and how to document D0145 (Infant Oral Assessment- oral evaluation for a patient under three years of age and counseling with primary caregiver).   

As dental prevention specialists, each successful infant oral assessment performed creates a foundation for healthier children, positive dental visits, predictable outcomes, and many reasons to smile.

Agenda:

6:00 - 8:00 PM EST - Mary Ann Vazquez, RDH, BSDH, "Oh Baby, Let's See that Smile"

Continuing Education Units:

2.0 clinical CEUs

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Refund Deadline is November 1, 2021

Payment Options

Credit cards and checks accepted. Checks must be received in the NHDHA office by November 1, 2021. 

Refund Policy

Cancellations received by 11/1/21 will be refunded less a 25% administrative fee. No refunds accepted on or after 11/2/21.