2012 Continuing Education Series

 

Saturday, March 10, 2012   8:00 am – 12:00 noon

HIV and AIDS Update and Considerations   3 CEUs

Steven I. Aronin, MD

Stamford

 

Through the speaker’s experience and research, the attendees will appreciate importance of oral health as integral to total patient care, appreciate the significance of oral manifestations in era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and review to lead to recognizing the oral manifestations of HIV disease .

Steven I. Aronin, MD practices infectious disease medicine and internal medicine at Waterbury Hospital and is an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine. His medical degree in 1991 is from Ross University School of Medicine, followed by his internship, residency and fellowship from Yale. He holds board certifications from ECFMG, Am. Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Boards in Infectious Diseases and American Academy of HIV Medicine.

Underwritten by CT AIDS Education & Training Center and Ken Havriliak with Mutual of Omaha

Registration: Members - $25, Non-members - $45 Includes light healthy breakfast

 

 

Sunday, April 22, 2012         8:00 am - 12 noon

Treating Patients with ADHD and Autism 3 CEUs

Jared M. Skowron, ND

Marriott, Trumbull, CT

 

Description coming –

Jared Skowron, ND is a Connecticut licensed Naturopathic Physician and Certified DAN! doctor, specializing in pediatrics and treating autistic spectrum disorders in children. His practice focuses on detoxification and replenishing functional, nutritional deficiencies to restore health. Dr. Skowron is the senior naturopathic physician with Metabolic Maintenance, a leading nutraceutical company, for which he formulated an all-in-one vitamin, mineral, amino acid combination that has been clinically proven to improve the symptoms of autism.

     Dr. Skowron is a full-time professor at the University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, teaching pediatrics, CPD, EENT, Laboratory Diagnosis and oversees students in clinic. He has written for numerous publications, has lectured at national conferences and has completed his first book Fundamentals in Naturopathic Pediatrics.

Registration: Members - $45, Non-members - $75 Includes breakfast

 

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2012   6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

HIV and Its Oral Manifestations

Patricia Miller, RDH, BS

Four Points, Meriden

Over the last 12 years, Patricia Miller has seen and witnessed much in regards to HIV and AIDs. Although HIV is increasingly being seen as a chronic manageable disease, the ignorance and discrimination directed toward HIV+ people is still very much alive in society as a whole  and in many private dental practices. Ms. Miller will share her knowledge with us concerning “HIV the Disease” covering the history; disease process; state, country and world epidemic demographics; antiretroviral medications and their mechanisms; disease terms like ‘viral load’, ‘CD4 count’; HIV and pregnancy; discuss standard precautions and post exposure treatment for health care workers. She will conclude the course with a review of all of the oral manifestations of HIV as are grouped into categories which directly correspond with the individual’s CD4 count. She discusses each category and manifestation didactically and with slides. As this one is primarily given to dental professionals I also highlight the importance of intra and extra oral examinations and outline treatment considerations for the dental specialties.

 

Patricia Lutkus Miller R.D.H., B.S. obtained her dental hygiene degree from Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in Boston, and baccalaureate degree in Psychology from Charter Oak State College. Her past teaching experiences Clinical Instructor/Educational Assistant at Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists at Veteran’s Administration Hospital, W. Roxbury, MA and Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA at Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Sepulveda. She presently instructs dental hygiene students in clinical practices, medical and oral health considerations for HIV+ and AIDS patients at Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT at the Harford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, Hartford, CT. She is presently the Dental Program Coordinator at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, Hartford, CT. Pat holds membership in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.

Underwritten by CT AIDS Education & Training Center and Ken Havriliak with Mutual of Omaha

Registration: Members - $25, Non-members - $45 Includes dinner

 

 Saturday, October 6, 2012   8:00 am – 12 noon

Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH

Patterson Dental, Rocky Hill, CT

 

 

Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH – Sandra received her AS degree from the Fones School of Dental Hygiene in 1975, practicing dental hygiene for many years across the country before returning to the University to complete her BS and MSDH degree. Sandra began her teaching at the Fones School as an adjunct professor and joined the faculty as a full time clinical assistant professor, teaching in both freshman and senior clinics. Recently introducing magnification into the program, her areas of specialty include ergonomics and research. Academic honors include graduating Magna Cum Laude, recipient of the Capstone Writing Prize, and President’s List recipient.

     Sandra is active in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the Connecticut Dental Hygienists’ Association, serving as President in 2010-2011.

Registration: Members - $45, Non-members - $75 Includes breakfast