Heartland Dental Hosts Seminar for Lake Land Dental Hygiene Alums

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Published on February 6 2019 2:52 pm
Last Updated on February 6 2019 2:53 pm

Heartland Dental is hosting a continuing education seminar for all Lake Land College dental hygiene alumni.

The seminar, entitled Enhancing Patient Care Utilizing Technology, is free of charge to Lake Land alumni and $20 for non-alumni.

Heartland Dental will host the event at 1200 Network Centre Drive in Effingham on Friday, March 29. Registration is at 1 p.m. with a start time of 1:30 p.m. Two continuing education hours will be earned through this seminar.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore how technology can enhance patient education and documentation. This seminar is designed to give attendees time to have interactive peer discussions on effective implementation strategies to improve workflow. Participants will learn how to advance their patient care by examining the benefits of dentals lasers in pain management and periodontal care and how the use of digital scanners can enhance the preventive care appointment.

Yolanda Cox, registered dental hygienist, graduated from the University of Cincinnati in dental hygiene in 2001. After three years of working in private practice, Cox joined the Heartland Dental family. She has a strong passion for continuing education, which has attributed to her professional growth journey. While at Heartland, Cox has worked in several capacities: a dental hygienist, lead hygiene mentor coaching others; and clinical educator covering topics such as preventatives, periodontal therapy, ergonomics, leadership, and laser dentistry. Her current role is doctor training developer which involves the development and execution of blended learning programs for 1,400+ supported doctors within the organization covering such topics as leadership, oral surgery, implants, aesthetics, prosthodontics, sedation and her favorite—laser dentistry.

Those who would like to participate, should email their name, mailing address, and Lake Land graduation year, if applicable, to Dave Cox, director of alumni relations and annual giving at dcox5612@lakelandcollege.edu. The $20 fee for non-alumni can be paid online at www.lakelandcollege.edu.

This event is sponsored by Lake Land College in partnership with Heartland Dental.