Dental Hygiene Professional Education Courses
Friday, March 28, 2025 • 8am-3pm
Highlands Event Center, Triadelphia, WV
Located in the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 355 Wharton Circle, Suite 200, Triadelphia, WV
Event Schedule:
7:30-8am: Check-In/Continental Breakfast
8am-11am: Morning Session
11am-Noon: Lunch is provided
Noon-3pm: Afternoon Session
Cost & Deadlines:
Early Registration: $120 (includes continental breakfast & lunch)
Late Registration: $150 (beginning 3/21/25)
ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Featured Speaker and Courses:
Dr. Catherine Murphy
Dr. Catherine Murphy is a visionary in oral health. With a career spanning from private practice to academia, Dr. Murphy partners with dental facilities to revolutionize patient care. Her expertise in orthodontics and holistic dentistry has transformed countless lives, including her own son’s journey from struggling to thriving.
As an independent contractor and consultant, Dr. Murphy specializes in enhancing orthodontic departments through tailored program-based guidance. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, she shares her insights through speaking engagements and global consulting, inspiring others with her passion for holistic dentistry.
Dr. Murphy’s commitment to excellence has earned her induction into the prestigious American College of Dentists. She also serves as an American Dental Association Wellness Ambassador, advocating for mental health support within the dental community. Dr. Murphy is a co-creator of Take3ForMe™, a self- care movement promoting balance between career, family, and personal well- being through myofunctional therapy exercises, breathwork, and affirmation.
Course 1: The First 1,000 Days
(3 CEU Hours)
Love to treat kids? But wish you didn’t have to do fillings on them? Looking for a way to serve your pregnant patients, infants, and toddlers at a higher level?
Dentists that develop an in-office perinatal and infant oral health program have the ability to provide timely information that could improve the health of the next generation. The first 1,000 days spans pregnancy through the second birthday and provides numerous opportunities for the family dentist to assess their patient's ability to properly eat, sleep, and breathe. In this eye- opening presentation, learn what you need to know and do to develop a perinatal and infant oral health program in your practice without new equipment or increased costs!
Explore the connection between maternal oral health and pregnancy health. Illuminate the symptoms and complications associated with sleep disordered breathing in the infant, toddler, and pregnant mother. Discover dietary strategies for promoting oral health in pre-teeth infants, including breastfeeding. Evaluate for and know when to refer mouth breathing patients to help avoid future oral adverse conditions, such as cavities and malocclusion. Highlight screening and collaboration opportunities with specialists in your community.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the significance of the First 1,000 Days as it relates to the oral healthcare practitioner
- Associate the ability to properly eat, sleep, and breathe with oral health and overall health
- Implement simple screening tools that are inexpensive and will have a major impact on your
patients - Understand the indications of tethered oral tissues and their influence on treatment plans
- Explore the signs/symptoms and effect of mouth breathing on dental and overall physical
health - Recognize the symptoms and common conditions associated with pediatric sleep disordered
breathing - Identify the indication and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders in young
children
Course 2: Take3forMe™: Self-Care for Even the Busiest of Schedules
(3 CEU Hours)
84% of dentists have reported feelings of burnout. (Dentistry Today, 2019… and, this was pre-pandemic!)
Insomnia. Neck and back pain. Generalized depression. Not enough hours in the day. Dentistry is a demanding profession: physically, mentally and emotionally. Studies clearly indicate burnout in dental professionals is on the rise.
We can do better than this! In just 3 minutes (.002% of our day), we can reset our mindset and clear the chaos, empowering greater health, resilience, and harmony. In this presentation, learn a self-care routine that requires only 3 minutes per day. Recognize mindfulness practices which enhance outlook and generate health benefits. See that pausing daily to practice mindfulness causes a ripple effect in our lives.
Experience more joy. Be more productive. Enjoy a greater sense of self-worth and self-satisfaction.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the importance of daily self-care for the health and longevity of the dental
professional - Discuss the correlation between one’s breath and overall mood, behavior and health
- Illuminate mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and therapies
- Recognize well-being programs available to dental professionals
- Commit to 3 minutes of gentle movement, mindset reset and breathwork each day
Handouts (if offered) will be emailed prior to the event to the email supplied by the registrant.
CE credit will not be awarded for any individual who does not fully complete the course.
For additional information, please contact:
Kelly Young Baker – West Liberty University Dental Hygiene Program 304-336-8633 or kyoung@westliberty.edu
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