19th Annual Alumni Day
The New Face
of the
Elder Patient
Alumni Day Program Presenters
Dana Kiefer English, RDH, MS
is an Assistant Professor/Clinical Instructor at the UT
Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas. Prior
to joining the Periodontics Department, Division of
Dental Hygiene in 2008, Dana was employed in
private practice for over 30 years with the last three
years in a geriatric dental practice.
Ms. English’s teaching responsibilities in the Division
of Dental Hygiene include clinical teaching, course
director for undergrad classes such as Dental
Materials, and Current Issues in Dental Hygiene. Responsibilities
also include course director for online teaching of BS completion and
Master level classes in dental in hygiene which also includes an intensive
geriatric course.
Her educational background includes receiving her certificate in Dental
Hygiene from the UT Health Science Center in 1980 and in 2004
completing her BSDH from East Tennessee University. Ms. English
continued with her education at the UT Health Science Center to earn
her MS in Dental Hygiene in 2009.
Currently, Ms. English is earning a Doctor of Education in Educational
Leadership specializing in Educational Technology from The University
of Phoenix with anticipated graduation in 2015.
Her Research focus is in Geriatrics where Ms. English is currently developing a curriculum for undergraduate and graduate dental hygienists
wanting to specialize in Geriatrics; in addition, developing a Continuing
Education course for currently practicing dental hygienists wanting to
focus on the geriatric patient.
Continuing Dental Education - MSC 7930
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Sarah J. Dirks, DDS
April 4, 2014
Received her dental degree from The University of
Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1988.
She served as a faculty member at the University of
Texas Health Science Center for over 18 years before
going into private practice. During this time, she
completed a 2 year fellowship in Geriatrics and
served as Clinical Director of the Dental School’s
Geriatric Dental Clinic.
Dr. Dirks entered private practice dentistry in 2006
by starting “Geriatric Dental Group of South Texas” that provides dentistry for both independent and nursing facility elders. Geriatric Dental
Group is contracted with over 40 nursing facilities and 2 hospitals in and
around San Antonio.
Presented by
Dana Kiefer English, MS, RDH
Sarah J. Dirks, DDS
The commitment to medically frail elders who are wheelchair bound is
evidenced by Geriatric Dental Group’s newly renovated medical center
office which is fully accessible to seniors with mobility limitations. Dr.
Dirks is on the Board of Directors of the Texas Oral Health Coalition,
Chair of the TXOHC Elder workgroup, and serves on the Association of
State and Territorial Dental Directors Healthy Aging Committee.
19th Annual Alumni Day
The New Face of the Elder Patient
TIME
Check-in: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION
REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY PROGRAM
Please use one form per person-photocopy as needed.
PREREGISTRATION: Preregistration for all courses is necessary. Each participant should
pre-register for a course as a course packet will be available at the time of check-in. Please call the
Office of Continuing Dental Education at (210) 567-3177 to pre-register or fax it to
(210) 567-6807 for a course or mail the registration form with credit card number or check made
payable to “UTHSCSA” to:
8:15 AM-9:00 AM
Registration and Light Continental Breakfast
Old San Francisco Steak House
10223 Sahara St.
San Antonio, TX 78216
TEL: 210.342.2321 | FAX: 210.340.3135
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
The Dental Hygienist’s Role in the Management of the Elderly Patient
Dana Kiefer English, MS, RDH
TUITION
UTHSCSA
Continuing Dental Education MSC 7930
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
ph: 210.567.3177 • fax: 210.567.6807
UTHSCSA Hygiene Graduate: $195.00
Non-UTHSCSA Hygiene Graduate: $255.00
(Fees not related to alumni association membership)
Check the appropriate box below:
❒ UTHSCSA Hygiene Graduate: $195.00 (154611A)
❒ Non-UTHSCSA Hygiene Graduate: $255.00 (154611A)
OVERVIEW
The elderly are the fastest growing populace in the nation. The face of the graying
population has changed over the past decade. The once considered frail elderly patients in your dental hygiene practice have changed to vibrant independent living
individuals. These changes pose new issues for the dental hygienist to consider
when treating the geriatric patient. The number of individuals who are victims of
elder abuse has reached epidemic proportions. It is estimated that between 700,000
and 2.5 million elderly individuals are abused annually. Texas dental hygienists are
not prepared to recognize and report elder abuse. This course will raise awareness
in the dental office of elder abuse. It will provide knowledge for the dental hygienist
to overcome the reluctance to become involved in their elder patients’ lives. The
dental hygienist will have the knowledge to detect elder abuse and provide
information about agencies and organizations that can aid in halting the abuse.
Becoming aware of and actively involved in treating elderly patients who may be
abused is to care for the whole patient.
(Fees not related to alumni association membership)
Luncheon Only: $30
❒ Luncheon Only: $30 (154611B)
Become a charter member!
Join the Registered Dental HygienistDental School Alumni Association
Alumni Annual Fee: $55.00
Alumni Lifetime Membership Fee: $1000.00
Membership has its Advantages!
UTHSCSA Alumni Membership dues
❒ Alumni Annual Fee: $55.00 (150270Q)
❒ Alumni Lifetime Membership Fee: $1000.00 (150270Z)
Name______________________________________________________________________________________
D.O.B.________/________/_______
❒ DDS ❒ DMD ❒ RDH ❒ RDA
RDH License#__________________(c/o) Dr. ____________________________________________________
Office Address_____________________________________________________________Suite No_________
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
• Define the face of the elderly patient in the dental practice.
• Identify key issues the elderly are confronted with in everyday life.
• Recognize the role of the dental hygienist in the management of the
elderly patient.
• Describe the role of the dental hygienist in identifying the signs of elder abuse.
• Apply new knowledge of elder abuse in the reporting of suspected elder abuse.
12:00 PM-1:15 PM
AWARD LUNCHEON AND EXHIBITORS
CREDIT 6.25 hours
Alumni of the Year 2014
The Alumni of the Year Award recognizes a UT Health Science Center at San
Antonio Dental Hygiene Alumni who has made a difference in the lives of patients or
the community through effective patient/community management, education, patient
care service, use of technology or any other innovative means. The recipient will be
honored during the luncheon on April 4, 2014 at the 19th Annual Alumni Day Program.
City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________________________
Home Address______________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________________________
Office No._________________________________________Fax No.__________________________________
Home No. or Cell No.________________________________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________________________________________
AWARD CRITERIA:
1:15 PM-4:30 PM
Integrating Frail Elders into your Dental Hygiene Practice
Sarah J. Dirks, DDS
OVERVIEW
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Worked in the profession for 5 years
Professional contributions
Nominee must be present to receive the award
If you would like to nominate an individual who meets these criteria, submit a brief, typed
narrative (300-word minimum) describing the nominee’s contributions and mail to:
Treating frail elders in a dental office often presents unique challenges. However,
with the application of some basic diagnostic and treatment principles, the dental
hygienist can quickly become comfortable providing much needed hygiene services
for this population. Dr. Dirks will provide practical suggestions and strategies that
she utilizes daily when examining and treating frail elders who live in the community
or in a long term care facility.
19th Annual Alumni Day Program
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Continuing Dental Education - MSC 7930
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
ph: 210.567.3177 fax: 210.567.6807
or by e-mail to [email protected]
OBJECTIVES
Nominations must be received by March 15, 2014
At the end of this session the participant will:
• Learn descriptive terminology required for excellent documentation
• Discuss the management of patients on anticoagulant and
antiplatelet medications
• Describe several examples of potential treatment “deal breakers”
• Identify critical considerations necessary for success with frail elders
Dental/Hygiene School_____________________________________________Year of Graduation________
Specialty/Position___________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed (payable to UTHSCSA): Check No._____________________
❒ Visa ❒ MasterCard ❒ Discover
Card No.___________________________________________________________________________________
Exp. Date ____________________
(include the last three numbers on the signature part of the card)___________________________________
Name on Card______________________________________________________________________________
UTHSCSA, Dental School, Office of Continuing Dental Education is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying
quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual
courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Continuing Dental Education credits are designated in each course description.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at
www.ada.org/goto/cerp.
Total Amount Enclosed:__________________________
19TH ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY PROGRAM REFUND POLICY: If you must cancel your registration, please
notify the Office of Continuing Dental Education as soon as you determine you are unable to attend so that
a refund may be considered. Due to commitments to these type of programs, any cancellation made prior to
February 4, 2014 will be subject to an administrative fee assessment of $175.00. Any cancellation made
after February 4, 2014 does not qualify for a refund. However, participants may choose to place their
tuition minus an administrative and direct cost fee assessment into a holding account for future use. “No
Shows” will not qualify for refunds. Written notification is required within five business days by mail, fax, or
e-mail to initiate the refund process. Please allow four to six weeks for all refunds.