The Emirates Dental Hygienist’s Club (EDHC) held their inaugural Annual Symposium on Friday 19th January at Centre for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPPmea) CAPP Training Institute facilities in Dubai, UAE.
President Rachael England welcomed over 40 dental hygienists from throughout the region and began proceedings with a lecture on the role of the EDHC to empower clinicians, improve health literacy in the region, develop interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for public and private sector partnership.
Discussion included public health in a dental context, presented by Rachael England, providing an uplifting speech about the role of the Dental Hygienist within public health followed by opportunities and challenges to improving dental health in the UAE region. Continuing the public health theme, Dr. Shiamaa Shihab Al Mashhadani of the Dubai Health Authority presented her inspiring work on the “My Smiles” initiative, demonstrating the effectiveness of early life intervention and oral health education for 4-6-year olds. The initiative is fully covered by Dental Tribune MEA in the January-February 2018 publication.
Mary Rose Pincelli Boglione of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) was delighted to join the club for the day and provided an insightful presentation based on “When is the best time to brush?”. Next up was an interactive session held by Beverley Watson updating the attendees with the latest techniques in guided biofilm removal, followed by further discussion about management of biofilm using oral probiotics by EDHC treasurer Joanne Flower.
The EDHC welcomed Dr. Hamzeh Awad, Associate Professor in Health Sciences and Health Information Technology Abu Dhabi University, supported by EDHC Vice-President Hanan Abdallah, to present the innovation of telemedicine and diabetes management and questioned the attendees how they would embrace this technology to support their own patients, providing the opportunity for future collaboration.
Dr. Eleftherios Kaklamanos, Associate Professor in Orthodontics, closed proceedings with a dedication to team work between Orthodontists and Dental Hygienists, reinforcing the essential role Hygienists play in preparing and maintaining patients throughout treatment.
Hanan Abdalla, Rachael England and Mary Rose
Rachael England, Dr Shiamaa Shihab al Mashhadani and Hanan Abdalla
Joanne Flower, Beverley Watson and Rachael England
Dr Eleftherios Kaklamanos, Rachael England and Hanan
Hanan Abdalla, Dr Hamzeh Awad, Rachael England
Joanne Flower during her presentation
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Philips Sonicare &Jordan show latest SmartBrush and “My Smiles” support products
President Rachael England commented “Ongoing events are planned throughout the year to continue providing educational opportunities and professional support. Along with community health initiatives, starting on World Oral Health Day, 20th March 2018.”
A special thank you was made to CAPP, Philips/Jordan and Oral B/Crest for their support of this event and ongoing activities the EDHC have planned. Dental Hygienists who are interested to join the EDHC are encouraged to contact the club directly through the official website.
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