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) Your Dental Patient has Nutrition Questions, Now What? Crash Course in Nutrition and Oral Health Throughout the Lifecycle!
Ellen Karlin MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA
Ellen Karlin MMSc, RDN, LDN, FADA
Ellen Karlin currently owns and operates a nutrition consulting service. Previously, she was a nutrition consultant to dental healthcare professionals in Owings Mills, Maryland, and also spent over 3 decades as a nutrition consultant at the Comprehensive Asthma and Allergy Center. Mrs. Karlin holds a Master of Medical Science degree in Nutrition Education from Emory University. In 1999, she became a fellow of the American Dietetic Association.
Mrs. Karlin is an internationally recognized keynote speaker at healthcare conferences. She has presented to many dental and dental hygiene groups including New York Dental Society, Arizona Dental Society, American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health, Florida Dental Association, American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association and American Dental Hygiene Association. Ellen is the co-author of “Dental and Oral Considerations in Pediatric Celiac Disease.” Additionally, she has collaborated as co-author for several online continuing education courses for oral healthcare professionals, as well as delivered numerous webinars and podcasts.
Ellen's passion for health and nutrition is unmatched. There is not a day that goes by without neighborhood walks, diverse eats, and ensuring that her friends and family keep a healthy lifestyle at the top of mind.
Do you want to learn more about the intricate relationship between nutrition and oral health throughout the lifecycle; then this course is for you! Nutritional science is constantly emerging so it can be overwhelming to be able to separate the facts from the trends. Imagine the impact you can have just by being informed and proactive! We invite you to join a licensed nutritionist reaffirm the vital role you can play in terms of nutritional counseling in the dental office. Discover how diet plays a pivotal role in maintaining the oral health of children, teens and adults. Let’s collaborate, sharpen our expertise together, navigate new nutrition guidelines that are based on actual science and strengthen your ability to provide nutrition counseling in the dental office.
Sponsor:Vestrand Consulting Services
Zoom Live Webinar 6 CE's (Link and handouts sent 2 days prior to class)