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HYGIENE TRIBUNE
The World’s Dental Hygiene Newspaper · U.S. Edition
June 2016 — Vol. 9, No. 5
www.dental-tribune.com
Pittsburgh is hosting largest
gathering of dental hygienists
American Dental Hygienists’ Association 93rd annual session is from June 8–14
Education,
engagement,
events, exhibits,
community service
and an inaugural
5K race for the
ADHA’s Institute
for Oral Health are
among the
opportunities
awaiting dental
hygiene professionals in
Pittsburgh, June
8–14 — along with
the city itself.
Among the many
sights, after four
years of construction, is the
Fountain at Point
State Park, pictured
here with the
Duquesne Incline
in the foreground.
With the 2016 Center for Lifelong
Learning (CLL) at the 93rd Annual Session (AS) puickly approaching, the
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has approximately 2,000
attendees already registered for what
will once again be the largest assembly
of dental hygiene professionals in North
America. To add more excitement and
energy to the setting, this years’ convention also coincides with the city of Pittsburgh’s bicentennial celebration.
With the week-long convention taking
place at the David Lawrence Convention
Center on June 8–14, attendees will not
only experience Pittsburgh’s emerging and vibrant downtown, but also the
city’s numerous venues for entertainment, including outdoor adventure, art,
history, festivals, spectator sports, shopping, and great food and dining.
According to data provided by the
ADHA and an event evaluation done by
the Destination Marketing Association
International, the direct business sales
impact of ADHA’s annual meeting is estimated at $2.6 million.
Photo/David Reid,
Provided by
VisitPittsburgh
City rolling out ‘red carpet’
“It is an honor for Pittsburgh to be hosting the American Dental Hygienists’ Association this summer,” said VisitPittsburgh President and CEO Craig Davis.
“We have been looking forward to this
event for some time, and attendees can
be assured that we will be rolling out the
red carpet for them. This year we are celebrating the bicentennial of the incorporation of our city, and visitors are discovering why Pittsburgh has been labeled
a city to have on your bucket list. So
conference attendees should come with
high expectations, because we are going
to work hard to exceed them.”
CLL 2016 at the 93rd Annual Session
features a robust schedule that participants will be able to tailor to fit their own
personal needs and desires. Highlights
this year include:
• Continuing education courses being
delivered by more than 50 speakers and
covering five different tracks (Clinical
Practice, Educator, Professional Development, Research, Public Health)
• Opportunities to reconnect, network
and have fun at unique events including
the community service day, the In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun, plenary sessions,
the IOH benefit/president’s reception,
and the Awards for Excellence luncheon.
Some 2,000-plus
attendees are
expected at the
ADHA’s 2016
Center for Lifelong
Learning at the
93rd Annual
Session at the
David Lawrence
Convention Center
in Pittsburgh.
Photo/Provided by
VisitPittsburgh
• EXHIBITS 2016 featuring the latest,
state-of-the-art dental products and services on the market.
“CLL is an experience like no other
in the field of dental hygiene, and the
ADHA could not be more grateful to
Pittsburgh for serving as its host,” said
ADHA CEO Ann Battrell. “The pride our
attendees show for their profession coincides with the pride Pittsburgh citizens
have for their city. It’s that passion that
makes this event so special. At no other
gathering of dental hygiene professionals will you find such an all-inclusive
blend of opportunities for both career
and personal development.”
This year’s CLL again features a community service day on June 8; a pair of
inspiring plenary sessions slated for June
9 and June 11; as well as a product exhibition hall showcasing more than 120 companies involved in oral health and dental
hygiene — affording dental hygienists
from around the globe the opportunity
to view, learn and discover the latest
products and technologies over two full
days from June 10–11.
“CLL is an event that offers a unique
opportunity in the oral health and dental hygiene community,” added Battrell.
“All of our attendees benefit from not
just the education, but the experience,
the networking, the engagement. They
have the opportunity to interact with
their peers, corporate sponsors and mentors in the field to build their knowledge
in oral health and create new career opportunities.”
To learn more about the ADHA’s Center for Lifelong Learning at the 93rd Annual Session, you can visit www.adha.
org/annual-session.
(Source: American Dental
Hygienists’ Association)
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INDUSTRY NEWS
B2
Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2016
Protecting digital tools: Intraoral
sensor care and maintenance
President & Chief Executive Officer
Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com
A checklist of dos and don’ts
Group Editor
Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com
HYGIENE TRIBUNE
Publisher & Chairman
Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com
Editor in Chief Dental Tribune
Dr. David L. Hoexter feedback@dental-tribune.com
By Mary Ann Rupertus, Sirona Dental
Editor in Chief Hygiene Tribune
Patricia Walsh, RDH feedback@dental-tribune.com
Technology is one of the biggest investments that a dental practice will make,
and intraoral sensors are among one of
the first tools dentists invest in before going 100 percent digital. There are many
considerations when choosing a sensor:
size/sizes, integration, service and support, return on investment, and cost. To
protect your investment, ongoing sensor
care and maintenance are critical right
from the start.
The most common reason for sensor
failure is a user’s improper handling of
the sensor and/or cable. That is why
ADHA
today’s digital intraoral sensors
should be designed to withstand
BOOTH
years of normal daily use.
No. 216
Sensor care
There are many dos and don’ts that both
novice and expert sensor users should
know, some of which we will explore in
more detail. Following is a quick checklist of what you should and should not do
with a sensor.
Do:
• Handle the sensor as gently as possible.
• Always use a new sheath with every
patient.
• Grasp both connector and interface
when disconnecting sensor from
interface.
• Store sensor in a holster when not in
use.
• Disinfect sensor after each use with
only the approved disinfectant.
• Keep sensor off the floor at all times.
• Make sure the sensor is backed by great
service and support.
• Use only the correct positioners.
• Handle the sensor gently.
Don’t:
• Coil sensor cables.
• Let cable hang where it can be stepped
on or become tangled.
Ad
Managing Editor
Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
Fred Michmershuizen
f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com
Product/Account Manager
Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com
Product/Account Manager
Will Kenyon w.kenyon@dental-tribune.com
Product/Account Manager
Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com
EDUCATION Director
Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com
The most common reason for sensor failure is a user’s improper handling of the
sensor and/or cable. That is why today’s digital intraoral sensors should be
designed to withstand years of normal daily use. Photos/Provided by Sirona Dental
• Let the cable hang near a drawer where
it can become kinked/crimped.
• Pull on the sensor cable to remove the
sheath.
• Tangle cable during use.
• Let the patient bite down hard on the
sensor or cable. Ask patient to close
gently.
• Clamp a hemostat to the sensor.
• Autoclave the sensor.
• Soak the sensor.
Tribune America strives to maintain the utmost accuracy in its news and clinical reports. If you find a
factual error or content that requires clarification,
please contact Managing Editor Robert Selleck at
r.selleck@dental-tribune.com. Tribune America cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product
claims or for typographical errors. The publisher also
does not assume responsibility for product names or
statements made by advertisers. Opinions expressed
by authors are their own and may not reflect those of
Tribune America.
Using sheaths
Always cover the sensor with the recommended sheath. Simply slide the sensor
into the barrier, pushing it all the way to
the end making sure that the upper part
of the cable is covered. The sheath should
fit snuggly to provide a secure barrier
around the sensor.
The protective sheaths are for single
use only and must NOT be reused under
any circumstance for obvious reasons.
Reuse may result in patient infection or
illness. Do NOT place a sensor into the
patient’s mouth without a barrier and
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never use a damaged sheath.
Please be very careful when removing the sensor from the sheath. It is suggested that users wrap the sensor around
their wrist away from their scrubs to
prevent the sensor from falling on the
floor, pinch the barrier off at the top and
it should easily slide off the sensor.
” See SENSOR, page B3
Editorial Board
Dr. Joel Berg
Dr. L. Stephen Buchanan
Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci
Dr. Gorden Christensen
Dr. Rella Christensen
Dr. William Dickerson
Hugh Doherty
Dr. James Doundoulakis
Dr. David Garber
Dr. Fay Goldstep
Dr. Howard Glazer
Dr. Harold Heymann
Dr. Karl Leinfelder
Dr. Roger Levin
Dr. Carl E. Misch
Dr. Dan Nathanson
Dr. Chester Redhead
Dr. Irwin Smigel
Dr. Jon Suzuki
Dr. Dennis Tartakow
Dr. Dan Ward
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | June 2016
B3
Institute for Oral Health plans 5k run/walk
ADHA charitable event, ‘In Motion,’ starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, in downtown Pittsburgh
As part of the largest gathering of dental hygiene professionals in the U.S., the
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
will launch a charitable fun run/walk
titled In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun on
Thursday, June 9, at 8 p.m. in downtown
Pittsburgh.
Set to take place during the 2016 Center for Lifelong Learning at the 93rd Annual Session, the race is designed to raise
funds for ADHA’s foundation, the Institute for Oral Health, which is committed
to empowering, supporting and developing education and research opportunities for dental hygiene professionals.
“The Institute for Oral Health is thrilled
to host its inaugural 5K to further our
mission of service, research and scholarship,” said Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA,
RDH, chair of the ADHA Institute of Oral
Health. “This event will be the highlight
of the annual session, and whether you
run, walk or shuffle, I invite everybody
to participate in what will be the first of
many memorable 5Ks to come.”
Scholarships, research, access to care
Proceeds from the fun run/walk will help
fund scholarships for dental hygiene students, provide research opportunities
for those expanding the field of dental
hygiene, and support dental hygienists
who donate their services to improve access to oral health care and education in
their communities.
Runners and walkers of all skill levels
are invited to participate in the event as
individuals or in teams. All participants
will be treated to an “After Glow Party”
immediately following the race.
In addition, ADHA hosted an In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun Song Contest on
social media, in which the song with the
most votes at the end of the contest is being crowned as the anthem of this year’s
race.
“The In Motion: 5K Run-Walk-Fun is an
exciting way to engage students, exhibi-
tors, friends, alumni, states, corporate
sponsors and districts, all running or
walking together for a great cause,” said
ADHA CEO Ann Battrell. “With more
funds, IOH can increase its presence nationwide and continue to do great work
in the field of oral health.”
For 5K registration information, go to
www.crowdrise.com/ADHARunWalk2016.
To join in the race excitement and stay
updated, you can follow the ADHA on
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, using
the hashtag #IOH5K. You can also visit
Facebook.com/InstituteforOralHealth.
(Source: ADHA)
Ad
“ SENSOR, page B2
Cleaning and disinfecting
Sensors should be thoroughly cleaned after each use with
the recommended disinfectant only. Check
the user’s guide
to ensure proper
disinfectant techniques. For example,
Sirona recommends
using Cavi-Wipes premoistened towelettes to disinfect
the Schick 33 sensor. Follow the
instructions on the back of the
cleaning product, but when wiping
down the sensor and cable, make
sure to wipe toward the sensor
head or the sensor connection to
prevent cable damage.
Proper storage
It is best to store the sensor on a wall-mounted
holster in a safe and dry
location. This keeps
it out of the way and
minimizes the risk
of damage. Place the
sensor into the holder and loosely drape
the cable around it
once to keep it from kinking or coiling. Do not hang a sensor by
the cable. This will cause damage that
can compromise the sensor’s capabilities.
Finding the right technology for a practice requires research, investment and
care. As more dental professionals implement digital intraoral radiography into
their practices, dental assistants should
be sure to not only become educated
on proper use, but also proper care. This
awareness will help take the investment
that much further.
Mary Ann Rupertus has
been with Sirona Dental for
nearly 20 years as a clinical
specialist.
She
previously
worked chairside as a dental
assistant for 12 years in private
practice.
She
may
be
contacted
via
email
at
MaryAnn.Rupertus@
dentsplysirona.com.
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