Friday, April 17th, 2026 ( 1 Day) Virtual Live Webinar (9:00am-3:00pm EST)
Date(s):
- Friday 17th April 2026 Virtual Session
Friday, April 17th, 2026 @ 9-3pm EST
Training
Friday 17th April 2026
(780) The Safety and Effectiveness of Community Water Fluoridation
Scott Tomar, DMD, MPH, DrPH
Dr. Scott Tomar is Professor and Associate Dean for Prevention and Public Health
Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. He also holds an
affiliate faculty appointment in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, UIC
School of Public Health. Dr. Tomar currently serves on the American Dental
Association (ADA) National Fluoridation Advisory Committee and is the ADA
spokesperson on community water fluoridation. He has published about 180 journal
articles and book chapters and contributed to seven reports of the US Surgeon General.
Dr. Tomar is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the history of community water fluoridation.
- Describe the association between community water fluoridated and dental caries incidence
based on the latest scientific evidence. - Understand the conclusions and limitations of recent reviews on the association between
fluoride exposure and intelligence quotient (IQ).
Sponsor:Vestrand Consulting Services
(490) Elevating Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy and Implant Care: Instrumentation and Technique Review
Iwonka Eagle, RDH, MS
In 2000, Iwonka Eagle graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science
degree in human biology and began working in research at the Karmanos Cancer Center. Her
interest in oral health was ignited shortly thereafter while working part time as a dental assistant
and led Iwonka to pursue a career in dental hygiene. Iwonka completed her dental hygiene
studies in 2004 at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
She began working in clinical private practice, then returned to UM and in 2014 graduated with
a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree. Over the course of her career, Iwonka Eagle has
taught across the division of dental hygiene in the undergraduate, degree completion and
master of dental hygiene programs. She also serves as the fundamentals of periodontics course
director for 1 st year dental students. In addition to being an educator as a clinical associate
professor, Iwonka Eagle has successfully mentored many undergraduate and graduate students
serving as both faculty advisor and thesis chair in their original research endeavors. In 2024,
Iwonka was appointed program director of the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene MSDH
program. Iwonka is also involved in both educational and clinical research herself. She is deeply
interested in advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as the advancement of the
dental hygiene profession. Iwonka Eagle is an active member of the American Dental Education
Association serving in various leadership roles, as well as a member of the American Dental
Hygienists' Association.
- Review and analyze the characteristics of anterior and posterior root anatomy and the
implications for periodontal instrumentation. - Examine appropriate instrument selection available for non-surgical periodontal therapy
and dental hygiene care. - Review instrumentation techniques and protocols for non-surgical periodontal therapy
and maintenance care. - Examine instrumentation for non-surgical implant care
Sponsor:Vestrand Consulting Services
(150) Foundations of Nutrition for Oral Health Professionals
Joanne Conaway, BSN, RN, ND
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Define nutrition and its role in overall health.
- Describe the roles of the macronutrients, carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the body.
- Read and understand nutrition labels.
- Identify misleading marketing terms (“natural,” “low-fat,” etc.)
- Identify healthy vs less-healthy sources of each macronutrient and understand how
digestion/absorption affects nutrient utility. - Describe the role of amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, and their
functions in metabolism, immunity and tissue health. - Identify common nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms.
- Understand the link between healthy diet and a healthy mouth.
Sponsor:Vestrand Consulting Services
Zoom Live Webinar 6 CE's (Link and handouts sent 2 days prior to class)