Continuing Education Courses
RECORDED: Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You-Your Role in Educating Your Legislator and the Public We Serve (1 Hour CE)
If you missed "Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You-Your Role in Educating Your Legislator and the Public We Serve" live, we now have the recorded course available for FREE to both members and potential members!
This one-hour CE is provided free of charge by the Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association to support all dental hygienists in speaking as the expert VOICE of the profession of dental hygiene. Stay informed about national political trends that could harm public health and affect how oral health care is provided in Virginia.
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
Discuss emerging threats to the integrity of dental hygiene licensure, education and practice.
Learn about current policy being advanced by organized dentistry and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.
Develop clear, targeted advocacy messages to influence legislators and engage the public—owning our profession and using our voices to lead the conversation.
Register for the course here and the link to the recording will be sent in your confirmation email. Please allow 7-14 business days for the CE Chair to confirm the registration and that the course was watched to issue your certificate.
Out of Sync: The Age and Age Perception Disconnect
Dr. Tracey Gendron is the author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. She serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology and is the Director for the Virginia Center on Aging. She is an internationally recognized gerontologist with almost 30 years of experience. She is a grant-funded researcher and speaks to audiences globally about the real-world impact of age bias. Tracey has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
Objectives:
Understanding how aging is an intersectional experience that we each experience differently.
Understanding and appreciating both the challenges and opportunities of aging.
Learning to reset expectations for older age by recognizing elderhood as a time of renewed meaning and purpose.
Define ageism and ableism and identify how it impacts you personally and professionally.
Describe how ageism negatively impacts health, longevity and happiness.
Wednesday, October 08, 2025, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Zoom
If you have any questions, contact:
Melvena S. Talley, BS, RDH
VDHA Grater Richmond CE Chair
Email - melvena101@hotmail.com