Dentistry and Mass Disasters: A Dentist's Role as a First Responder During a
Public Health Emergency
Dental convention examines mass disaster management
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 4 /PRNewswire/ --
WHEN: Thursday, May 14, 2009 to Sunday, May 17, 2009
WHERE: Anaheim Convention Center (ACC)
800 W Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92802
CONTACTS: Jessica Joisten 916.524.7686 and Doug Elmets 916.206.8662
WHAT: Approximately 30,000 dental professionals are expected to
attend CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, the
biannual convention of the California Dental Association.
Hundreds of courses are planned for the four days, providing
dentists from across the U.S. the opportunity to learn the
latest methods and techniques in oral health treatments.
Approximately 600 exhibitors will also be on hand to
demonstrate innovative products and services on the market. The
industry's leading dental professionals and other
internationally renowned speakers will also discuss public
interest issues, such as:
Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Dental Professionals
The majority of the public probably wouldn't think of their dentist as being a
first responder during a mass disaster or health emergency, such as a swine
flu epidemic. However, as of January 1, 2009, the Dental Practice Act was
modified to state that in a declared emergency, dentists who are part of their
local emergency response teams and/or have received appropriate training can
assist during an emergency, providing services for which they have been
trained. This could potentially provide Californians an additional 30,000
health care providers in an emergency situation.
The lecture, led by Dr. Joyce Galligan, associate professor at the USC School
of Dentistry and director of the Disaster Preparedness Task Force, will
discuss how dentists can better prepare themselves to serve as first
responders; review the skill set needed to be a triage officer; and how local,
state and federal agencies may utilize dental professionals during a disaster.
Friday, May 15 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in ACC, Room 204 D
Dentistry and Mass Disasters - CSI Anaheim
This course will discuss the evolution of mass disaster management from the
perspective of forensic dentistry. Multiple mass disasters will be discussed
including earthquakes, firestorms and terrorism. The role of dentists as first
responders in a public health emergency will also be examined.
Sunday, May 17 from 8:30-12:30 p.m. in ACC, Ballroom C
Newest High-Tech Products
This seminar will review the latest products needed for a high-tech practice,
some of which would be beneficial in a health emergency. For example, dentists
should evaluate their clinical documentation and consider using electronic
health records so that they have the ability to transfer health records
immediately from one office to another. Also, Lexi-com's online Physician Desk
Reference is a great resource to check the latest updates on medication and
diseases. Consumers can also learn what the latest technologies on the market
are for various dental treatments to see if their dentist is on the cutting
edge of technology.
Friday, May 15 from 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. in ACC, Room 304A/B
Creating Balance: At Work, Rest and Play
Former Ms. Fitness Universe, Kary Odiatu, and Dr. Uche Odiatu will provide an
entertaining and enthusiastic lecture that will inspire dentists to reclaim
their energy. Attendees will learn to recognize the warning signs and
implications of being out of balance; discover the mind-body connection;
understand the food-mood connection; and experience a chair-yoga routine.
Patients will most likely enjoy spending time with a happy and healthy dentist
and their dentist can also use this holistic approach to healthcare to further
improve their patients' care and experience.
Friday, May 15 from 9:30-noon in ACC, Ballroom C
Legendary Service at the Ritz-Carlton
There is no question that the word "Ritz-Carlton" evokes images of perfectly
polished marble and white gloves. Attendees of this course will learn the
secrets of legendary service from internationally recognized presenter, Jeff
Hargett, of the Ritz- Carlton Leadership Center. They will be able to take
these skills to their practice and wow their patients.
Friday, May 15 from 10-noon in ACC, Room 204A
I'm No Good With Names...but I Never Forget a Face!
Memory expert Bob Gray, CSP, will teach dentists how to increase their ability
to recall patients name by 300 to 400 percent. He will explain how to utilize
the three major memory systems to attain peak performance in the workplace and
how to improve networking skills and self-confidence through increased memory
potential, all of which will improve patient satisfaction.
Saturday, May 16 from 9:30-noon and 1:30-4:00 p.m. in ACC, Ballroom E
The California Dental Association is the non-profit organization representing
organized dentistry in California. Founded in 1870, CDA supports its members
in their practices and service to the public through innovation in education,
advocacy and related programs. CDA also contributes to the oral health of
Californians through various comprehensive programs and advocacy. CDA's
membership consists of more than 24,000 dentists, making it the largest
constituent of the American Dental Association. For more information, visit
cda.org.
SOURCE California Dental Association
Jessica Joisten, +1-916-524-7686 or Doug Elmets, +1-916-206-8662, both for The
California Dental Association
