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North Carolina Dental Hygienists' Association

Limited-Time Offer:
​Attend Select Sessions
​Without Full Registration

Can't commit to the full conference but still want to participate? We're offering a limited-time opportunity to attend select sessions without full registration. 


How it Works:

  1. Choose to enroll in either Medical Emergencies BINGO* or Understanding Substance Use & Mental Health Disorders, Addiction, Treatment & Recovery, or both.
  2. Register: Pay a nominal fee to attend each chosen session or both.
  3. Enjoy the Event: Participate in the sessions you've selected and network with other attendees.

Note:  Free to students.

September 13, 2024 Embassy Suites

Registration Open
​7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday Morning
​9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Meet Our Speakers & Learn More
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Setup
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Local Anesthesia Certification Course

Weston Family Dental

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Introduction of Forensic Science, Medicine, and Odontology

Allen Samuelson, DDS

Advanced Hygiene Therapy – Developing a Comprehensive Approach

Dianne Glasscoe-Watterson, RDH, MBA, GC-C

 Hot Topics

Susan Buchenberger, RDH, BSDH, MEd, FADHA

Caroline McLeod, RDH

Community Advocacy 101

North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative

Crystal Adams, MA, RDH, CDA

Friday Afternoon
​2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon & 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

AADB Compact Discussion

American Association of Dental Boards

CSG Compact Discussion

Council for State Governments

Medical Emergencies BINGO*

*Meets NC requirements for local anesthetic renewal.

Dr. Elaine Vowell

Student Summit Kick-Off: Exploring Dental Public Health

Rachel Stewart, MPH, RDH

Dr. Hilary Patterson

Hygiene Happy Hour
Grab Your Drinks in the Atrium and Meet Us in Blowing Rock!
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

September 14, 2024 Embassy Suites

Registration Open
​7:45 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday Morning 
​9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Meet Our Speakers & Learn More
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
 Exhibit Hall Setup
8:00 AM - 9:00AM

Local Anesthesia Certification Course

Weston Family Dental

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Special Needs Dentistry

Mark Moss, DDS, PhD

Prevention vs Prosecution: Patient Care Issues in Dentistry

Dianne Glasscoe-Watterson, RDH, MBA, GC-C

Medical Emergencies for BINGO*

* Meets NC requirements for local anesthetic renewal.

Dr. Elaine Vowell

Student Summit 2024

Silver Diamine Fluoride

* This course has a hands-on component.

Jo Wolfe, RDH - GC America

Saturday Afternoon 
​2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time
11:00 PM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM

General Assembly

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Understanding Substance Use & Mental Health Disorders,
Addiction, Treatment & Recovery

* Meets new requirement for DDS/RDH license renewal

Kenny House, LCAS, CCS

New & Emerging Technology in The Dental Office

Susan Cano for Lumalite

Community Water Fluoridation

Mark Moss, DDS, PhD

Alternative Options for Pain Management in The Dental Office

Gina Hanzel, RDH, B.S for OraBio

Student Summit 2024

Xerostomia: The Common, Complex & Under Recognized Symptom

Noriana Prior, RDH for OraBio

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Student Summit 2024

Closing Session

Heather Edly, JM, RDH, BSPH, CHES

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM