We, at Park Avenue Periodontal Associates, are dedicated to dental education. That's why we have committed are time and resources to launch a study club to help fill the needs of dental hygienists. Up until now, there has been no single source or educational center that is responsive to current therapies and new technologies where dental hygienists can learn about and use on their patients. Our inaugural lecture in May 1999 - new instrumentation and uses for subgingival ultrasonics and debridement - was attended by 35 hygienists. It was a huge success, all urging us to broaden this program. Consequently, here are the 2001 & 2002 schedule:

Program Dates & Speakers:

October 17th, 2003

Dr. H. Ross Lambert
"The Hygienist and the Treatment of Periodontal Disease:Then and Now"

May 17, 2002:

Leslie Andrews, RDH, MBA
    "Complimentary and Alternative Medicine: The Role of the Dental Professional"
This program is designed to help the dental professional gain a solid working knowledge of Alternative Medicine and how it relates to dentistry. Americans are seeking alternative care (either exclusively or in conjunction with allopathic/traditional therapies) in record numbers. Many are under the care of licensed practioners and many self-medicate (basedupon their own "research"). It is vital that every diental professional be familiar with the vast array of therapies and products available to our patients without pprescription.

An introduction of disciplines (Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese medicine, and others) will be discussed as well as popular herbs, supplements and other nutritional aids. In addition, participants will become familiar with the little know area of biological dentistry.

Strategies for enhancing the utilization of health histories to include questions regarding the use of Complementary and Alternative medicine will also be introduced. Participate in the integrative learning educational experience to become current and to learn more about this emerging and increasingly popular field of medicine.

Notes About The Speakers:

Leslie Andrews, RDH, MBA

After 15 years in the corporate environment working in a variety of sales, marketing and advertising positions, Leslie pursued a career in Dental Hygiene and Graduated from the Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport with honors. She has been very active in the Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association working on several of its state councils. Leslie served as president of the Gateway Dental Hygienists' Association in 1995-1996. In addition, she has authored a new department in the Journal of Practical Hygiene titled "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Ancient Wisdom/New Frontier". Leslie is a practicing clinical hygienist with a passionate interest in holistic medicine and natural healing. Her hobbies include biking, diet and nutrition as well as training and competing in triathlons.

Register for Meetings

• October 17, 2003
• May 17, 2002

Place: The Regency Hotel, NYC

CE: Approved for continuing education credit by New York State.

For further information about joining Park Avenue Dental Hygiene Study Club please contact: Barbara G. Dasaro 212-838-0940.

"The New York State Education Department has approved Park Avenue Dental Hygiene Study Club as a sponsor of continuing education courses in those subject areas that the Department has determined are appropriate continuing professional education for dental hygienists. The State Board for Dentistry will accept its courses in such subject areas as contributing toward a registered dental hygienist's continuing education requirement."

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