Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Health Science Center
La Crosse, WI
Sponsored by:
The La Crosse Dental Hygienists’ Component
Western DH Student ADHA Chapter
Henry Schein Dental Company
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course discusses lifestyle changes at home and in the work place that improves grip strength and flexibility during repetitive instrumentation. Treatments incorporating hydrotherapy and exercise to improve circulation to the extremities of the hands are reviewed. The audience is engaged in hands on activities that will be positive life-long habits resulting in reduced stress and strain to hands and wrists.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
1. List therapies to improve circulation to digits improving comfort and mobility.
2. Define muscle spacisticity and how it relates to muscle groups of the hands and wrists.
3. Describe range of motion exercises and hydrotherapy that can enhance endurance and preserve grip strength and stretching of muscles and joints.
4. Understand the amount of force reduced to finger tips when proper instruments and ergonomics are used during instrumentation.
5. List the signs of fatigue that occurs from repetitive finger motion.
6. Identify procedures performed at home and in the workplace that reduce stress on muscle groups used during instrumentation.
See next page for registration info
SPEAKER
Sharri Crowe, RDH, BSDH, MS
Sharri received certification in dental hygiene from Loyola University in 1984, completed her Bachelor’s Degree in dental hygiene from Northwestern University in 1986 and completed her Master’s Degree from Silver Lake College in 2002. An ADHA member and active member of Fox Valley Dental Hygiene Association, Sharri is currently employed as a part–time dental hygienist for Fox Cities Community Dental Clinic and part- time dental hygiene faculty member at Fox Valley Technical College in Wisconsin. She is a freelance writer for the American Dental Institute for Continuing Education, current president of Fox Valley Dental Hygienists’ Association, and participates in numerous community activities promoting dental health.
SEMINAR LOCATION
Health Science Center, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI Room 2006
Free parking on Saturdays, in the adjoining lot
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
8:30-9:00 Registration and coffee
9:00-10:15 Program
10:15-11:00 Brunch served by Premier Catering
Schein “Hand Friendly” products on display, courtesy of Sam Lyga
Student Table Clinics on display
Erinn Brandau, Dental Express Temp Agency, will be available
11:00-12:15 Program
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
3 CEUs This course qualifies for Wisconsin continuing education because it deals with clinical dental hygiene and is offered by a reputable organization.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Please register before April 10, 2010
Course Fee (includes brunch)
Hygienists-$40 Hygienists with ADHA member discount-$30 Students-$8
Name _______________________________________________
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Make checks payable to: La Crosse DHA
Mail form and fee to: Melanie Weathers, 1702 Cass Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 | 
