Penn Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene Symposium: COVID-19 Implications and Solutions in Dental Hygiene
Speaker

Jonathan Korostoff, DMD, PhD, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
"Biofilm Elimination: Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic"
Joan I. Gluch, PhD, RDH, PHDHP, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
"Public Health Measures for COVID-19"
Todd Singer, DDS
"The Role of TeleDentistry during Limited Access to Patient"
Yu-Cheng Chang, DDS, MS, DMD, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
"Hygienist's Role in Periodontal Referral"
Rodrigo Neiva, DDS, MS, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
"Alternative Implant Maintenance Protocols related to COVID-19"
Maria Goldie, RDH, BA, MS, International Dental Hygiene Educator's Forum
"Trends and Guidelines for Dental Professionals during COVID-19"
Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, PhD, RDH, FSCDH, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A.T. Still University
"Physical & Behavioral Health Considerations during COVID-19"
Cindy Kleiman, RDH, BS, Oral Care Consultant and Speaker
"Stress Related Emergencies - Patients and Providers"
Judy Zack-Bendit, RDH, BS, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
"The Elderly and the Pandemic"
Disclosures: Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, BA, MS is a key opinion leader, advisory board member for the the Colgate-Palmolive Company and has received honorarium support and consulting fees. Maria is also a key opinion leader and advisory board member for Philips Consumer Healthcare and has received honorarium support. All other speakers in the program have no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Course Description
Dentistry and dental hygiene have been dramatically impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. With reduced access to conventional dental care, maintenance of oral health through preventive care becomes even more important. This symposium addressed specific topics related to the state of the pandemic and discussed options and solutions for the optimal maintenance and care of our patients.
Educational Objectives
Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at:
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu