Description:
4 Clinical CE live & in person
“A Day in the Life of a Dental Therapist” with Christy Jo Fogarty RDH, ADT, MSOHP
and
“Michigan Dental Therapy Update” with Misty Davis, RDH, Michigan Primary Care Association
Have you ever wondered how you as an RDH, DDS, CDA or RDA would work with a Dental Therapist? What is the scope of practice and how could they benefit a dental practice team? Come to the seminar with your questions!
Christy Jo Fogarty is an Advanced Dental Therapist who works for Children’s Dental Services, a nonprofit clinic that annually serves more than 37,000 children, young adults under 26, and pregnant women in two full-service offices and through portable dental services delivered in schools. She is the first DT to serve on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. Currently she serves as a dental hygiene examiner for the Central Regional Dental Testing Service, Western Regional Examining Board and the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments. Get the nitty gritty from a practicing Dental Therapist on how it works from her direct experience!
MI BOD Program No. 299210027 (10/14/21-10/31/24)
Cancellations must be received at (231) 557-4880 at least one week prior to seminar
for refund less $10 processing fee. No refunds the week of the seminar – Thank you.
About the Presenters:
Christy Jo Fogarty ADT, LDH, BSDH, MSOHP
First Dental Therapist to serve on Minnesota State Board of Dentistry. 10 years practicing DT will share her experiences and explain best practices and uses of DT in her working experience plus DT around the world including US.
Misty Davis RDH, BS MPCA
She was a clinician for 14 years and is currently the Oral Health Program Manager at MPCA pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health at MSU
Educational Objectives:
A Day in the Life of a Dental Therapist with Christy Jo Fogarty RDH, ADT, MSOHP
- Understand dental therapy history and how it is practiced.
- Learn the scope of practice and impacts on a variety of dental practices including personal experiences of a practicing Dental Therapist.
- Envision how dental therapy can enhance the dental team to expand access to care in rural areas in her experience.
Latest News on Dental Therapy in Michigan with Misty Davis, RDH, Michigan Primary Care Association
- What are current gaps in Michigan’s oral healthcare system that can be addressed by dental therapy.
- Learn Michigan-specific dental therapy details, including scope, supervision, practice settings, and licensure requirements.
- Discover current opportunities for aspiring Michigan Dental Therapists.
Sponsors:
Date:
Friday, September 29, 2023
Location:
GVSU Innovation Hub – 200 Viridian Dr Muskegon MI 49442
Time:
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Sign-in, Breakfast, Vendors
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Seminar
Cost:
Individual Registration
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