Dental Innovations Study Club
Revolutionizing the Way Dental Professionals Learn, Connect & Grow
Transform Your Practice—One Hour at a Time
Join a dynamic community of dental professionals committed to learning, innovating, and leading the future of dentistry. The Dental Innovations Study Club offers free virtual CE, expert guest speakers, and access to cutting-edge ideas that you can apply right away.
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Second Semester In Session
Special Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7 pm CST
Upcoming Sessions
November 11, 2025 – 7 PM CST
“Improving Oral Care Outcomes in Children and Adolescents: Challenges, Barriers, and Innovations”
Speaker:Â Rachel Miller, RDH
Oral health in children and adolescents remains a daily challenge for both families and dental teams. This session explores practical, evidence-based strategies to improve home care—especially for patients with special needs or in orthodontic treatment. Through real-world cases, participants will learn how to identify common barriers like limited dexterity, inconsistent routines, and motivation struggles, while reviewing innovative tools. Leave equipped with fresh approaches to patient and caregiver education that make brushing simpler, more effective, and less stressful for everyone.
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize key behavioral and developmental barriers to effective home care in children and teens
• Explore practical oral hygiene strategies for special needs and orthodontic patients
• Evaluate innovative brushing technologies and motivational tools to improve compliance
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December 10, 2025 – 7 PM CST
“Exploring TMJ/TMD”
Speaker: Ann Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, FADIA, FAADH, FADHA
This course delivers a concise overview of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), its related disorders (TMD), and various approaches to treatment. Ann Marie explores the causes, symptoms, and both surgical and non-surgical interventions, detailing the essential role the dental team plays in supporting patients with TMD. Join us for this one-hour session to gain practical skills and insights on TMJ/TMD that can be put to use in your dental practice.
Learning Objectives:
1. Distinguish between TMJ and TMD, recognizing the unique anatomical and functional features of the temporomandibular joint
2. Recognize the most common symptoms of TMD
3. Evaluate the range of evaluation and treatment options for TMD
4. Illustrate how every member of the dental team—assistants, administrative staff, and hygienists—can contribute to the care of TMD patients
Free Monthly CE Credits
One-hour virtual sessions, live on Wednesdays at 7 PM CST with sponsor education.
Actionable Strategies
 Every session is designed to provide real-world insight you can use the very next day.
Meaningful Connections
 Engage with a growing network of dental professionals who share your passion.
Fun Attendance Perks
 Join us for giveaways, discounts, and special offers from our trusted sponsors.
Meet Your Host: Joy Lantz, RDH, PHDH, COM®, IBCLC
Joy is a registered dental hygienist, board certified orofacial myologist, and lactation consultant who has spent nearly 30 years in the dental field. She's a passionate educator and consultant committed to bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and real-world impact.
She created the Dental Innovations Study Club to give professionals like you a fresh, flexible, and engaging way to stay ahead—without ever leaving your home or practice.
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Why Join?
Because you want more than just CE hours—you want inspiration, innovation, and community.
- You’re ready to expand your clinical toolbox
- You want to stay ahead in airway, myofunctional therapy & communication
- You value modern, practical education—delivered with heart
- You like CE that’s actually engaging and usefulÂ
Sample Topics We Cover:
- Airway health & sleep-related breathing
- Myofunctional therapy, oral ties & feeding
- Patient communication & team training
- Pediatric care & preventive strategies
- Innovative tools, appliances, and protocols
- Clinical workflows and patient experience
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
This study club is proudly made possible by the generous support of our sponsors—who share our passion for elevating the profession.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact us.
CE Accreditation
Dental Innovations Study Club is an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. (#AADHDIS)
🗓 Valid January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026
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