Accreditation
If you are preparing documentation for an initial accreditation, your seventh year renewed accreditation, or responding to site visit recommendations, I can help! I also conduct mock site visits to prepare faculty, staff, and students for what to expect during the visit.
Here are the top 5 CODA recommendations that I can help you avoid:
(Total Number of Programs Evaluated: 460 January 1, 2009 through October 31, 2018)
- 2-24 The dental hygiene program must have a formal, written curriculum management plan (224 citations)
- 2-12 Graduates must be competent in providing dental hygiene care for: Child Adolescent Adult, Geriatric. Graduates must be competent in assessing the treatment needs of patients with special needs. (219 citations)
- 3-7 All dental hygiene program faculty members must have: 52 a. current knowledge of the specific subjects they are teaching 70 b. documented background in current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments. (122 citations)
- 2-13 Graduates must be competent in providing the dental hygiene process of care which includes: (76 citations)
- 2-14 Graduates must be competent in providing dental hygiene care for all types of classifications of periodontal disease including patients who exhibit moderate to severe periodontal disease. (42 citations)
To access frequency of all citings visit:
https://www.ada.org/~/media/CODA/Files/dh_citings.pdf?la=en
Continuing Education
If you are redesigning or updating your curriculum, or need courses in specific content or educational methodology, I can assist in this area too!
I offer the following continuing education courses:
2018 AAP Periodontal Classification System
The updated AAP classification system introduced in 2019 represents a multi-dimensional staging and grading frameworkfor periodontitis and implant disease status. A hallmark feature of the updated system brings opportunities for more case specific patient care. This course will examine the concepts of staging and grading to classify each patient by complexity of case management, likelihood of less predictable response to therapy, and potential for periodontitis development.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Examine the historical timeline and evolution of the AAP Classification System.
- Discuss the new staging/grading system for periodontal disease and how it will benefit patient care and management.
- Align the new AAP Classification System to CODA Standards
- Recognize areas to calibrate faculty utilizing case studies in line with the new classification system.
- Review teaching methodologies to help students apply the AAP Classification system and utilize the communication component into case presentations to patients.
Interproximal Devices
Flossing has become the catch-all phrase for removing plaque and debris from between teeth. However, studies have shown only 30% of the population floss regularly. Many alternatives to flossing are available that may help patients clean between their teeth in an effort to improve compliance and oral health outcomes. This course will provide an update and the evidence for the use of a variety of interproximal devices.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss the controversy regarding flossing.
- Describe the use of and indications for a variety of interproximal products.
- Utilize evidence-based decision making in recommending interproximal devices.
Ultrasonic and Air Polishing Update: Incorporating the latest evidence and technology into your program or practice
Ultrasonic instrumentation decreases fatigue and enhances efficiency in periodontal debridement. Air polishing has also been proven to remove biofilm both supra- and subgingivally. Incorporating these technologies into the practice of dental hygiene is becoming the standard of care in effectively treating all types of patients.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Describe how each device will work best to achieve effective results.
- Explore techniques to efficiently remove biofilm and calculus.
- Provide ergonomic techniques to decrease physical fatigue and enhance time efficiency.