Today's RDH Virtual Dental Continuing Education (CE) Event - Aug. 22, 2025

Please visit our main registration page here: https://ce.todaysrdh.com/dental-ce-virtual-event-august-22-2025/

An affordable and convenient way to earn your live CE credits. Save time and money while learning with top-notch speakers presenting high-quality, relevant CE courses!

All courses are non-sponsored and focused solely on providing objective, evidence-based education.

Agenda:

• Eat. Breathe. Grow: Empowering Early Orofacial Function for Lifelong Health (2 CE)Presented by Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM9:00 am – 11:00 am Eastern | 8:00 am – 10:00 am Central | 7:00 am – 9:00 am Mountain | 6:00 am – 8:00 am Pacific/Arizona
• Learning Your Lines: Maintaining Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety (2 CE)Presented by Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC11:15 am – 1:15 pm Eastern | 10:15 am – 12:15 pm Central | 9:15 am – 11:15 am Mountain | 8:15 am – 10:15 am Pacific/Arizona
• Suicide Prevention in Dentistry: Connect. ASK. Respond. Engage. (2 CE)Presented by Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Central | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Mountain | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Pacific/Arizona
• Head and Neck Anatomy: Back to the Basics (2 CE)Presented by Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed, FADHA3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Eastern | 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm Central | 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm Mountain | 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm Pacific/Arizona

Date: Friday, August 22, 2025

Time (please note your local time):

• Eastern: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
• Central: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
• Mountain: 7:00 am – 3:45 pm
• Arizona: 6:00 am – 2:45 pm
• Pacific: 6:00 am – 2:45 pm

Location: Online from the comfort of home or anywhere you have an internet connection

Topics: Newborn Orofacial Development, Waterline Safety, Suicide Prevention in Dentistry, Head and Neck Anatomy

Total CE Credits: 8 CE (4 live courses, 2 CE each)

Price: $69 (+$6.47 fee) early-bird through August 15th. $99 (+8.48 fee) starting August 16th.

Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com / prior to emailing support, please read through the FAQ below if you have any questions)

Eat. Breathe. Grow: Empowering Early Orofacial Function for Lifelong Health

Presented by Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM, FADHA

Course Description: Ensuring the healthy development of oral and facial structures that affect the airway, swallow, and speech starts at birth. This course covers recognizing early developmental issues that are normal or may arise from dysfunction as the baby grows and matures. We will look at strategies that can optimize a baby's feeding patterns and orofacial growth. The course will take a closer look at the differences between bottle feeding and nursing, how the newborn's mouth differs from that of adults, and factors that affect oral and airway development.

Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the differences between a newborn's oral cavity and an adult's oral cavity;
• Understand what factors affect early airway development;
• Differentiate how a baby suckles between the breast and bottle;
• Recognize the normal oral reflexes and developmental processes that occur up to age two;
• Discover how body work affects the orofacial complex and its function.

Presenter: Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM, FADHA

Pat Brinkman-Falter, RDH, MS, COM, is board-certified in orofacial myology and owns Nebraska Myofunctional Specialties. She is a professional continuing education speaker on courses in airway, birth to six oral development, newborn airway development, recognizing myofunctional disorders, TMJD pain management, and tethered oral tissues.

Pat is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, the International Association of Orofacial Myology, the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry, the Association of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, and the creator of the "SPOTS" myofunctional screening tool. She has held several leadership positions within the Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association, including president and delegate. Pat has received numerous awards, including Young Dental's Hygienists Who Make a Difference in 2013, Nebraska Dental Hygienists' Association Dental Hygienist of the Year in 2013 and 2024, the ADHA Irene Newman Outstanding Clinician Award in 2015, and the IAOM Rosemarie Van Norman Prevention Award in 2020.

Her years of experience with tongue thrust, digit sucking, TMJD, and other areas of orofacial myofunctional disorders have been hugely successful. Pat has an innovative approach, enabling patients to achieve overall confidence by providing individualized, positive treatment plans. Pat has practiced orofacial myology since 2008 in Central and Eastern Nebraska. She and her husband have seven children and ten grandchildren.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern (8:00 am - 10:00 am Central | 7:00 am - 9:00 am Mountain | 6:00 am - 8:00 am Pacific/Arizona)

Topic(s): Newborn Orofacial Development

Instructional Method: Live presentation

Location: Online livestream

Prerequisites: None

Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone, and an internet connection

Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)

AGD Subject Code(s): 430 Pediatric Dentistry

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-111-2025-08-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None disclosed

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Tennessee, as of July 1, 2022, a live interactive webinar is considered in-person continuing education. This amendment to the statute defines a "live interactive webinar" as an internet-based broadcast in which viewers may interact with a presenter in real time.

Learning Your Lines: Maintaining Dental Unit Water and Suction Lines for Optimal Safety

Presented by Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Course Description: There are lines coming in and out of our operatories, but do we understand how to care for them for maximum efficiency, effectiveness, and safety? Dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) are in the news and on inspection checklists. Science shows us that many of the aerosols we produce come directly from the DUWLs, and our suction lines are getting a workout like never before, helping us control these aerosols. In this dynamic presentation, attendees will learn the why, how, and what of dental water and suction lines. This course will turn you into a Line Leader where you can head back into your op and Know Your Lines!

Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of clean dental unit waterlines;
• Examine the steps needed to "pass the waterline test" - shock, test, treat, maintain;
• Identify the difference between water and suction lines;
• Explain the science of good suction and recognize how to improve it;
• Formulate an effective protocol to maximize your suction lines;
• Evaluate products on the market that set you up for success.

Presenter: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, award-winning author, and a sought-after thought leader, contributing invaluable and inspiring insights into the current trends in dentistry. Affectionately known as the Waterline Warrior, she brings over 25 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene and education to the field of dentistry. Recipient of the Association for Dental Safety's Emerging Infection Control Leader award and an active participant with the advisory boards for RDH magazine and DentistryIQ, and the Association for Dental Safety's infection control in practice editorial review board, Amanda strives to make topics in dentistry accurate, accessible, and fun!

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern (10:15 am - 12:15 pm Central | 9:15 am - 11:15 am Mountain | 8:15 am - 10:15 am Pacific/Arizona)

Topic(s): Waterline Safety

Instructional Method: Live presentation

Location: Online livestream

Prerequisites: None

Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone, and an internet connection

Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)

AGD Subject Code(s): 148 Infection control

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-112-2025-08-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Amanda Hill has an affiliation and/or financial interest with Air Techniques, Curaden, DentalPost, Dove Dental, Hager, Kettenbach, Midmark, Paradise Dental Technologies, Parkell, Perio Protect, ProEdge Dental Water Labs, and Zirc.

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066), but this course is not specifically approved for California's infection control course requirement.

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Tennessee, as of July 1, 2022, a live interactive webinar is considered in-person continuing education. This amendment to the statute defines a "live interactive webinar" as an internet-based broadcast in which viewers may interact with a presenter in real time.

State Infection Control CE Requirement Disclaimer: While this course is about infection control, it is specifically about dental unit water and suction lines. If your state's Board of Dentistry/Board of Dental Examiners requires CE in infection control, this may not meet that requirement and may be classified as an elective CE course. Please check your state's Dental Practice Act and/or reach out to the Board to ensure specific qualifications before submitting this course for your infection control requirement.

Suicide Prevention in Dentistry: Connect. ASK. Respond. Engage.

Presented by Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC

Course Description: This course is designed to empower dental professionals with essential skills and knowledge for recognizing and addressing suicide and mental health concerns within their practice. Suicide and mental health issues are pressing public health concerns, and dental professionals are in a unique position to identify signs of distress in their patients and peers. In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health and how it impacts those at risk of suicide.

Dental professionals will learn to recognize the risk factors and warning signs of suicide and how to respond effectively to individuals who may be struggling. The course also covers critical referral options, enabling professionals to confidently guide those in need to the appropriate support resources. Participants will gain insight into wellness strategies tailored to their profession, helping to manage the stresses unique to the dental field. Additionally, this course encourages open and bold conversations about suicide, breaking down barriers and reducing stigma within the profession.

By the end of this course, dental professionals will be equipped not only to support their patients and colleagues but also to foster a healthier, stigma-free environment within their practice. This vital training is a step towards a more compassionate and proactive approach to mental health in dentistry.

Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Increase awareness of stigma and suicide as a public health issue;
• Recognize risk factors and signs of suicide;
• Learn how to respond to someone who may be suicidal;
• Understand referral options;
• Learn wellness strategies for dental professionals;
• Speak boldly about suicide.

Presenter: Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC

Kandice Swarthout is a registered dental hygienist and licensed professional counselor with nearly 30 years of experience in dentistry and over a decade in mental health. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a trauma-focused treatment modality, and serves as an educator in Texas, teaching community and research courses to future dental professionals.

A passionate advocate for human trafficking awareness, Kandice is the founder of Reclaim Smiles, a free dental day for survivors living in safe houses. She is an approved provider of human trafficking training for healthcare professionals through Texas Health and Human Services and speaks nationally on trauma-informed care, clinician wellness, and mental health in dentistry.

Kandice is the author of the Mental Health Spotlight column in Today's RDH and was awarded the Sunstar Award of Distinction in 2025 for her research focused on trafficking survivors. She is an AGD PACE-approved provider of continuing education and the co-founder of Muffins & Mimosas Dental Study Club, offering innovative and relevant CE to dental professionals nationwide.

You can follow or contact Kandice on social media @TheCounselorHygienist.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern (12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Central | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Mountain | 10:30 am - 12:30 am Pacific/Arizona)

Topic(s): Suicide Prevention in Dentistry

Instructional Method: Live presentation

Location: Online livestream

Prerequisites: None

Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone, and an internet connection

Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)

AGD Subject Code(s): 750 Special Patient Care

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-113-2025-08-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None disclosed

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Tennessee, as of July 1, 2022, a live interactive webinar is considered in-person continuing education. This amendment to the statute defines a "live interactive webinar" as an internet-based broadcast in which viewers may interact with a presenter in real time.

Head and Neck Anatomy: Back to the Basics

Presented by Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed, FADHA

Course Description: It's easy to lose touch with foundational knowledge as clinical experience grows, but the head and neck remain the heart of dental care. This course brings you back to the basics, offering a refresher on the anatomy you use every day but may not have revisited in years.

Relearn the names, locations, and functions of the critical structures that impact diagnosis, treatment, and documentation. Whether you're working with patients, teaching students, or simply ready for a knowledge reset, this review will sharpen your clinical confidence and anatomical accuracy.

Grab a mirror and a pen. You don't want to miss out on this interactive review.

Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the location of major features of the head and neck, including skull, muscles, vasculature, nerves, glands, and lymphatics;
• State the function of major features of the head and neck, including skull, muscles, vasculature, nerves, glands, and lymphatics;
• Apply basic anatomical knowledge to aid in diagnosis and treatment;
• Implement correct terminology for proper documentation.

Presenter: Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed, FADHA

Tina Clarke, RDH, M.Ed, FADHA, is a clinician, educator, speaker, and nationally published author with over 20 years of experience in dental hygiene. She is the author of Hit Me Your Best Shot: Local Anesthesia for Oral Health Care Professionals, a guide that simplifies complex concepts with clear explanations and technique videos - perfect for the entire dental team.

A recognized expert in local anesthesia, medical emergencies, and head and neck anatomy, Tina provides local anesthesia certification courses and hands-on refresher training for dental professionals. She mentors clinicians nationwide and teaches at Lane Community College in Oregon. She is an approved continuing education provider, a certified CPR/BLS instructor, and an active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, American Dental Education Association, and American Society of Anesthesiologists. Her energetic, engaging approach makes learning both effective and enjoyable.

Credits: 2.00 CEU

Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Eastern (2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Central | 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm Mountain | 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm Pacific/Arizona)

Topic(s): Head and Neck Anatomy

Instructional Method: Live presentation

Location: Online livestream

Prerequisites: None

Technology Requirements: Computer (recommended), tablet, or smartphone, and an internet connection

Program Provider: Today's RDH (support@todaysrdh.com)

AGD Subject Code(s): 010 Basic Sciences

AADH Course Code: AADHTDH-114-2025-08-2

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Tina Clarke has an affiliation and/or financial interest with DentalPost and Kettenbach and is the owner of Teacher Tina RDH.

Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

California Disclaimer: Today's RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).

Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.

Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Tennessee, as of July 1, 2022, a live interactive webinar is considered in-person continuing education. This amendment to the statute defines a "live interactive webinar" as an internet-based broadcast in which viewers may interact with a presenter in real time.