Northern Virginia Dental Hygienists' Component
Presents
2 CEU's
- Date: Tuesday April 8th
- Time: 7 PM - 9 PM EST
- Place: Live via Zoom
About the Speaker: Tiffany Dillon, RDH, BSPH, EMT
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Tiffany is a highly accomplished and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with over a decade of clinical experience, specializing in comprehensive patient care and dental education. With a strong foundation in patient-centered care, she has a passion in elevating the patient experience which starts with the standard of care.
A leader in the field of dental hygiene, Tiffany is deeply committed to continuing education and clinical excellence. Tiffany has also contributed to the field as a former adjunct professor, where she taught head and neck anatomy to first-year dental hygiene students, while also evaluating and fostering the growth of clinical skills in second-year students.
In addition to her clinical and educational roles, Tiffany is the owner of Scaling Up Innovations, LLC, a company dedicated to enhancing dental practice through customized training, infection control consulting, continuing education, and social media management. She provides essential services to the dental community, improving standards and supporting practitioners in delivering safe & effective care while elevating the patient experience.
Beyond clinical practice, Tiffany has enriched the community through volunteer work, including serving as an EMT with Sterling Volunteer Rescue, as a Strategic Partnership Liaison for Hygienists for Humanity and a former American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor. She has also held leadership roles within various professional organizations, including the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) and the Maryland Dental Hygiene Association (MDHA).
With her extensive background in dental hygiene, commitment to patient care, and passion for education and community service, Tiffany brings invaluable insights and expertise to any audience, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of clinical practice, education, and public health.
About the Course:
Seconds Matter: Mastering Medical Emergencies in the Dental Chair is a comprehensive course designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the dental office. The course will cover the most common and critical medical conditions encountered during dental procedures, including their definitions, signs, symptoms, and appropriate treatment protocols. By using real-life scenarios and evidence-based recommendations, participants will learn how to assess and manage emergencies swiftly and confidently, ensuring patient safety and effective intervention in high-pressure situations. This course aims to enhance the preparedness of dental teams to act decisively when seconds count.
Course Objectives:
1.Understand the critical importance of quick intervention during medical emergencies in the dental office.
2.Identify the most common medical emergencies encountered in dental practice and their associated risks
3.Learn the signs and symptoms of medical conditions such as allergic reactions, fainting, myocardial infarction, stroke, and others.
4.Develop a step-by-step approach to managing medical emergencies, with a focus on immediate care.
5.Implement proper treatment protocols for each medical emergency, including pharmacological interventions, CPR, and basic life support (BLS).
6.Evaluate real-life scenarios of medical emergencies in dental practice for improved decision-making.
7.Discuss preventive measures and strategies to minimize the occurrence of medical emergencies during dental treatments.
8.Enhance communication and teamwork skills to ensure effective coordination among dental staff in responding to medical emergencies.
Registration: https://vdha.wildapricot.org/event-6077465
Course Fees:
VDHA member: $20.00
Non-member: $40.00
Dental Hygiene Student: Free (Must be currently enrolled and not have RDH license)
Questions: Please contact:
Betsy Di Silvio, RDH
ejdrdh@gmail.com
NVDHC CE Chair
A Zoom link will be emailed to those who register a couple of days prior to the event.
