Original Date: June 4, 2024 | 8:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM CST
Duration: 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Sponsor: EMS
Cost: Free
This course will take a look at the typical obstacles perceived to be valid reasons by dentist, dental hygienist, dental practice business managers, and managing partners, as to why new technology is not readily adopted for the dental hygiene component of clinical practices and dental hygiene programs. Challenges will be presented regarding these obstacles along with suggested strategies as to how a clinical practices or dental hygiene education programs might begin to pair these technologies to create a “Next-Generation” patient experience and dental hygiene graduate.
Who is this presentation for?
This presentation is designed for:
- Private practice solo and/or group dentist, and DSO groups who want to not only attract talented dental hygiene graduates, but also want to breath new lie and enthusiasm into their existing dental hygiene division and heir long-serving dental hygiene team members.
- Dental hygiene educators and program directors who want to attract the best and the brightest students, and graduate dental hygienist prepared and able to pioneer elevated, dynamic, and engaging “Next-Generation” dental hygiene experiences for their patients.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be shown:
- Why learning to drop your familiar tools is critical to adopting a “Next-Generation” approach to dental hygiene.
- How “pairing” technology, similar to pairing fine wine and food, will result in an elevated, dynamic, and more engaging experience for patients, clinicians, and dental hygiene students.
- A suggested plan for transitioning from “past-generation” dental hygiene to “next-generational” dental hygiene.
Presented By
Dr. Warren Gabarée DDS, MEd is former department head and instructor for both the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Prior to moving to North Carolina, Dr. Gabarée was a part-time instructor for 15 years in Allan Hancock College’s dental assisting program in Santa Maria, California where he also maintained a full-time practice for over 15 years. As a Certified Leadership Instructor of Phi Theta Kappa’s humanities-based leadership development curriculum, he also taught leadership development for over eight years to a diverse segment of the Santa Maria community. Dr. Gabarée holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University. In May of 2015, at a time of life when most dentists his age would be planning their retirement years, Dr. Gabarée graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University, earning a Master of Education with a concentration in higher education administration. Dr. Gabarée chose to pursue his master of education degree to further his ability to be a catalyst of thought and influence for our nation’s next generation of dental healthcare providers and leaders.
Supported in part through an unrestricted educational grant by:
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Test
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 1
Course Type: On-Demand Webinar
Published Date: June 4, 2024
This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.
This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.
Educational methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity.
Provider disclosure: Endeavor Business Media neither has a leadership position nor a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. No manufacturer or third party had any input in the development of the course content.
Requirements for successful completion: To obtain 1 CE credits for this educational activity, you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation, and obtain an exam score of 70% or higher.
CE planner disclosure: Laura Winfield, Endeavor Business Media dental group CE coordinator, neither has a leadership nor commercial interest with the products or services discussed in this educational activity. Ms. Winfield can be reached at lwinfield@endeavorb2b.com.
Educational disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
Image authenticity statement: The images in this educational activity have not been altered.
Scientific integrity statement: Information shared in this CE course is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
Known benefits and limitations of the data: The information presented in this educational activity is derived from the data and information contained in the reference section.
Registration: The cost of this CE course is Free for 1 CE credits.
Cancellation and refund policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting Endeavor Business Media in writing.
Provider information:
Dental Board of California: Provider RP5933. Course registration number CA code: 22284. Expires June 4, 2025. “This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 1 units of continuing education.”
Endeavor Business Media is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
11/1/2022 to 10/31/2024.
Provider ID# 320452
AGD code: 010
Endeavor Business Media is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPNW (January 1, 2022–December 31, 2024). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit. AADH code: ADHEBM-246-6-2024-1
Endeavor Business Media is an ADA CERP–recognized provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of dental continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to CERP at ada.org/goto/cerp.
