19th Annual Seminar
March 22-23 , 2024
with Leciel Bono
Leciel Bono RDH-ER, MS, EdD(c) is the Graduate Program Director and Interim Department Chair at Idaho State University and currently teaches Oral Pathology in the undergraduate program. She has served as the Chair of the American Dental Education Association Special Interest Group for Graduate Education and is currently serving as the Chair of the Professional Fellows Program of American Dental Hygienists' Association. She is also serving as a grant reviewer for the ADHA Institute for Oral Health and as a member of the ADHA Infection Control/Prevention Committee. She was the recipient of the American Dental Education Association Olav Alvarez Award for her thesis work titled, "Post-Graduation Effects of an Advocacy Engagement Project on Alumni of a Dental Hygiene Program." This research resulted in an advocacy conceptual model which is one of the seven conceptual models used in Dental Hygiene. She was selected as the first dental hygienist to serve on the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in the Western part of the United States. Her research interests center on advocacy, interprofessional education, ASD, crisis leadership, and professional identity development using strengths based education. She has presented numerous national faculty development workshops about advocacy, interprofessional education, professional development, strengths based education, confronting implicit bias to better DEI practices, impact of mindfulness on professional well being, and peer mentoring programs. Her research has been presented internationally.
DAY ONE
Oral Pathology
The recognition, diagnosis, and management of oral pathologic conditions requires knowledge of the lesion's clinical characteristics as well as the underlying risk factors, etiology, genetic, and systemic manifestations. Each of these pathologies has unique clinical characteristics. This interactive oral review covers common infectious, reactive/traumatic, pigmented, white, red, blue, purple, and bone lesions, as well as the vesiculobullous/desquamative gingival conditions. Participants will have the opportunity to identify different pathologic lesions and create differential diagnoses.
Head and Neck Cancer
Our patients present with many different and interesting pathologic conditions. Early diagnosis and management of extraoral and intraoral lesions are crucial in preventing the progression of oral cancer and improving the overall health and well-being of patients. Regular head and neck oral cancer screenings can help identify issues early, increasing the chances of successful treatment. Interactive discussions will focus on risk factors, etiology, differential diagnosis, genetic, and systemic manifestations of common pathologic lesions found in the head and neck regions. Dental hygienists' play an important role in educating patients about head and neck oral findings and in initiating referrals to specialists.
DAY TWO
Advocacy
Implicit bias is part of everyone. Bias is neither good nor bad, however, it can be positive, negative, or neutral. Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that can influence our perceptions, judgments, and decision-making, often without our awareness or intent. Once implicit biases are identified and understood, they can be leveraged as tools to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in oral healthcare practices. Participants will learn how to recognize implicit bias and how to adapt implicit bias behaviors, attitudes, and practices to help promote available opportunities for others; whether they be patients or team members. Changing implicit practices can impact how we engage and interact in various healthcare settings and with our patients while improving and increasing opportunities to empower those around us.
Mindfulness
Stress is documented to be a contributing factor in the etiology of acute and chronic disease processes and mental health issues. When oral health care providers recognize and understand how stress impacts well-being, they can confront and utilize mindful practice to mitigate negative effects. Participants will gain an understanding of what mindfulness means through engaging activities and how stressful practice influences actions, thoughts, and behaviors. The audience will discover how to use mindfulness as a tool to intentionally improve well-being. Knowledge gained from this workshop will empower the audience members to improve everyday decisions and interactions in various settings and most importantly, empower participants to increase health and well being practices when confronted with stress for themselves and those around them.
4Registration and Payment Info
Seating is limited - your payment confirms registration
Both days | Friday only | Saturday only | |
Members | CHF 375 | CHF 300 | CHF 300 |
Newsletter | CHF 425 | CHF 350 | CHF 350 |
Non-members | CHF 495 | CHF 415 | CHF 415 |
All payments due by February 28, 2024. Any payment received after February 28, 2024 will be subject to a late fee of CHF 50. Payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. No half-day registration or auditing. Directions and confirmation will be mailed by March 14, 2023.
*If you require a payment slip, please contact Treasurer Donna Baines*
Please Register here online using this link!
The seminar will take place at:
ZÜRICH MARRIOTT HOTEL
NEUMUEHLEQUAI 42
8006 ZÜRICH