Revitalizing Dental Hygiene: Irene Newman's Contributions and their Relevance Today

Presented by: Linda Rhoades​

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Speaker Bio

Linda Rhoades has devoted 43 years to the profession of dental hygiene, specializing in periodontics. She is a licensed hygienist, graduating from Both Prairie State College then Madonna University. She is a Professional Fellow and Mentor in the American Dental Hygienist’s Association. For the past decade, she has been a periodontal hygienist at Village Periodontics and Dental Implant Center in Oxford, Florida. Linda has enriched the profession through teaching both dental hygiene and dental assisting, founding two study clubs, and pursuing professional writing. She has published articles in RDH Magazine, Dental IQ, RDH E-Village, Dente Magazine, and the AGD magazine, Florida Focus.

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Objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to draw parallels between Irene Newman's pioneering journey as the world's first dental hygienist and the modern challenges facing today's dental hygienists. 

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Participants will gain an understanding of the historical development of dental hygiene, focusing on the contributions of early pioneers in establishing licensure and educational programs across various states. 

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Participants will explore how Irene Newman emerged as a social reformer amid personal tragedy, the Spanish Flu Epidemic, World War I, and the Great Depression. 

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Participants will explore Dr. Alfred Fones' foundational role in creating the dental hygiene profession, including establishing the first dental hygiene school in 1913 and encouraging his students to form the Connecticut Dental Hygiene Association, precursor of the ADHA. They will gain insight into his pioneering recognition of the oral-systemic link, which emphasizes the importance of oral health in overall health. 

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Medical Errors & Prevention for Dental Professionals 

Presented by:  Carol Neil, PhD, RN

Professor of Nursing, BSN

Florida State College at Jacksonville

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Speaker Bio

Dr. Carol Neil received her BSN from Bethune-Cookman University, her MSN from the University of Phoenix, and her PhD from Barry University.   Dr. Neil has received numerous accolades. In 2013, Dr. Neil received the Endowed Chair award from the Board of Trustees and the President’s Award from Florida State College at Jacksonville. In 2013, she also received the Great 100 Nurses Award. She has served on various boards at local, state, and national levels. Currently, Dr. Neil is a Professor of Nursing in the RN to BSN program at Florida State College at Jacksonville. She has written grants that received funding to address health disparities in her local community. She has produced webinars on health-related topics.  She is actively involved in addressing health and social issues in the community.  Dr. Neil is currently the chair of the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition (NEFHSC), where her focus is on maternal and infant mortality. Dr. Neil is a lifetime member of the National Black Nurses Association. In 2020, she was honored as the Nurse of the Year for Community Service. In 2024, Dr. Neil received the President’s Lifetime Achievement award. Dr. Neil is passionate about serving the community and making a positive impact. 

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Objectives:

Describe common dental medical errors, such as documentation inaccuracies, medication errors, and diagnostic misjudgments.

Identify factors contributing to errors (e.g., communication, equipment, regulations).

Identify errors in key areas, such as informed consent, infection control, and medication administration.

Implement strategies to reduce errors (e.g., better record-keeping, Root Cause Analysis).

Summarize the standard of care and evidence-based practices for error prevention.

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Applied Behavior Analysis: A Quick Overview and Strategies

 

Dental Professionals Can Use to Treat Patients with Special

 

Needs 

Presented by:  Matthew Mulkearns, M.Ed, BCBA

Clinical Director Ruby Beach Behavioral Pediatrics

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Speaker Bio

Matthew is the co-founder, CEO and Clinical Director of Ruby Beach Behavioral Pediatrics. Matthew graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Matthew spent three years in the field as a Behavior Therapist before becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) through The Florida Institute of Technology. Matthew spent five years as a BCaBA before obtaining his Master's in Education from the University of Cincinnati and becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Matthew has 13.5 years of experience in the field of ABA with a vast background of clinical experience with clients of all ages and varying developmental disabilities.

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Objectives:

History and background of ABA 

Emergence of Autism over the last few decades 

Proactive strategies to promote calming skills and reduce the likelihood of problem behaviors occurring 

Reactive strategies to help after individuals after problem behaviors have already occurred 

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Domestic Violence for Healthcare Professionals 

Presented by: Stephanie Brown

Director of Community Education Hubbard House

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Speaker Bio

Stephanie Brown joined the Hubbard House team in mid-2019 and has since risen to Director of Community Education. She entered the nonprofit world with the goal of helping those in need in the Jacksonville area and working alongside others who have that same passion. In her five years at Hubbard House, Stephanie has grown their community education program by nearly 200%.

 

Before working with Hubbard House, Stephanie spent more than seven years in radio news in Jacksonville and ten years in the broadcast industry at-large. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and is proud to call Jacksonville her home.

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Objectives:

Identify the warning signs of domestic violence

Learn how to navigate supportive conversations with patients who need domestic violence support

Understand local resources available for survivors of domestic violence

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Seminar Agenda

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8:00-8:30 Sign in, Breakfast/Fingerprints

 

8:30-9:30 Linda Rhoades, CRDH, BS, FADHA

Fellow, American Dental Hygienists' Association

Author of "Irene Newman: The World's First Dental Hygienist"

"Revitalizing Dental Hygiene: Irene Newman's Contributions and their Relevance Today”

 

9:30-11:30 Carol Neil, PhD, RN

Professor of Nursing, BSN

Florida State College at Jacksonville

"Medical Errors & Prevention for Dental Professionals" 

 

11:30-12:30 Lunch/Professional Headshots/Fingerprints

Free Headshots by Laurence Greene photography  https://www.lgreenephotography.com/

 

12:30-1:30 Matthew Mulkearns, M.Ed, BCBA

Clinical Director Ruby Beach Behavioral Pediatrics

"Applied Behavior Analysis: A Quick Overview and Strategies Dental Professionals Can Use to Treat Patients with Special Needs”

 

1:30-3:30 Stephanie Brown, Director of Community Education Hubbard House

"Domestic Violence for Healthcare Professionals"

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​REGISTER NOW FOR 6 Hours of CE and FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT

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$50 NEFDHA Members

$75 Non-Members

$20 Current Hygiene STUDENTS

$ 7  3X1mm SILVER ADHA/NEFDHA NAME TAG

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