Greater Fort Worth Dental Hygienists' Association


Lory Laughter, RDH, MS


April 22nd , 2022


8:00 am - 12:00 pm


Texas Star Conference Center

1400 Texas Star Parkway

Euless, Texas 76040

Inflammatory Disease: It's Not Just Perio Anymore 


Course Description

Patients come to us with more than calculus and cavities. Systemic inflammation, the chronic pain that often accompanies it, and the medications used to treat the conditions can profoundly affect oral health. We must look beyond the mouth to adequately treat the increasing number of patients who live with systemic inflammatory conditions, especially the 23 % who suffer some degree of associated persistent pain. This program presents information on the oral effects of inflammatory diseases, chronic pain, and related medications; what to look for in the health history; how to gently care for sufferers; and when to consider a medical referral. It also recommends resources and educational materials and methods that clinicians can use to treat people with these issues. 


Learning Outcomes

  • Learn about the relationship between oral health and more than twenty systemic inflammatory diseases
  • Recognize oral manifestations and health history entries associated with inflammatory disease
  • Understand how the brain and body respond to chronic pain
  • Identify strategies to provide comfortable dental treatment for patients with chronic pain
  • Make appropriate medical referrals for possible inflammatory diseases
  • Know where to locate resources and how to educate patients about inflammatory diseases, chronic pain, and the oral side effects of the associated medications 



Meeting Agenda

7:30 - 8:00 AM

Registration, Exhibits, Marketplace & Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 12 PM (noon)

Presentation with Breaks for Stretching, Exhibits & Marketplace




Register and Pay for your CE:


To pay by check:

     Early Bird  Regular

ADHA Member Hygienist  $55          $65

NON-Member Hygienist    $75         $85

Dentist         $75 $85

Dental Assistant $25 $35

Student                             $25          $25

(Students must send copy of student ID)


Make checks payable to GFWDHA and mail to:

Cindy Crisler, RDH

8332 Thornhaven Ct.

NRH | TX | 76180


~ OR ~


By PayPal - on our website


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General Information:

Greater Fort Worth Dental Hygienists’ Association (GFWDHA) will award 4 hours of CE credit to attendees present for entire lecture. This course meets the TSBDE Rule 104.1~Continuing Education Requirements for ‘technical or scientific as related to clinical care’ or ‘risk management’.


Replacement Certificates:

GFWDHA will charge a $75.00 Auditable Document Replacement Fee for each certificate needing

replacement. As per TSBDE Rule 104.5~Auditable


Documentation: Each licensee shall maintain in his/her possession auditable documentation of continuing education hours completed for a minimum of three years.


Please be on time. Attendees must be present for the entire course for full credit.


Early Bird Fee applies for those registration forms post marked by Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 USPS postmark only


Confirmation of course registration will not be sent. Registrants will only be notified if the course is sold out or cancelled.


Refunds/Cancellation: Written refund requests must be received at least 7 days prior to the presentation, a $25 processing fee will apply. GFWDHA reserves the right to cancel this program if sufficient enrollment is not achieved.



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