Dental Implants Multiple programs (basic-advanced) for your entire TEAM. Topics include history, rationale, assessment and maintenance, surgical, restorative and adjunctive procedures, and powerful communication skills.
Recognizing Addiction & Substance Abuse - Addressing Oral Health Deficits Addiction is a brain disease affecting the entire body. Learn how to identify oral/physical/emotional signs of substance abuse and holistically treat clients (or family members!) suffering from this debilitating disease.
Occupational Pain Prevention: Knowledge is KEY! Edie will cover prevention techniques she learned AFTER having spinal surgery, technology, and a holistic approach to managing pain.
Other Topics - The TEAM Approach to Implant Dentistry - Surviving & THRIVING in Your Profession - TEAM Building
ADHA Annual Session; Las Vegas, NV ADIA Winter Symposium; New Orleans, LA Seattle Study Club Network, Dr. Burnham Oral Surgery; Denver, CO
Future Presentations
23rd Saudi Dental Society International Dental Conference; Saudi Arabia Georgia Dental Hygienist Association; Atlanta, GA CASA Western Slope Training Day; Montrose, CT
Biographical Information
Edie Gibson is a charismatic, knowledge-wealthy presenter with nearly three decades in the field of dentistry. She is the former Executive Director, Certified Educator and Fellow of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries (ADIA). For over 7 years, Edie owned her own private, independent dental hygiene practice called About Face Dental Hygiene, until spinal surgery ended her clinical career. Edie is a Clinical Trainer for The Implant Consortium, a Corporate Trainer for Balancing Life’s Issues, Inc., served on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Practical Hygiene, and is a Thought Leader for Hu-Friedy. Edie is also the Volunteer Coordinator for CASA, Gunnison County, CO. Along with her husband Chris, she runs a transitional living facility for families battling addiction called The New Adams House.
