Summer Education Conference

Date: June 18–21, 2025
Location: Hilton Pensacola Beach, 12 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

The LDA Summer Education Conference combines professional development with family fun. Morning lectures (4 hours daily) leave afternoons free to enjoy the beach, making it a great getaway and a potential tax-deductible trip*. This event also serves as an excellent staff incentive.

For inquiries, email Jeanne@ladental.org.

*Consult your tax professional for details on tax deductions.

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Rooms	Single/Double Rates
Standard Room	$295.00
Gulf Front Room	$325.00
1 Bedroom Suite	$375.00
2 Bedroom Suite	$475.00
3 Bedroom Suite	$565.00

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Room Availability Notice: Room types are limited and may not accommodate dates outside the reserved block. If you encounter an "insufficient rooms available" message, please contact the hotel directly at 850-916-2999 to make your reservation.

Registration Information

Category	Early Registration (Available until 5/29/2024)	Late Registration (Available 5/29- 6/11)	On-Site Registration (Available 6/12-6/15)
LDA Member	$359	$429	$459
ADA Member	$459	$529	$559
Non Member	$559	$629	$659
Hygienist	$179	$229	$279
Other Staff	$149	$189	$239
Dental Student	$99	$149	$199

Friday, June 20, 12:30 p.m. – Poolside Lunch Reception
Enjoy a delicious cookout buffet featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, a variety of salads, corn, roasted potatoes, baked beans, and desserts. Drinks include margaritas, beer, soft drinks, and water.

Registration Pricing

Category	Registration for Friday Lunch
CE Registrants	Free
Adult Guest	$30.95
Child (12 and under)	$15.95
Child (3 and under)	Free

Speaker & Course Information

Dr. Victoria Patrounova

Victoria Patrounova, RDH, MHA, is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas in Houston, School of Dentistry, in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene. Dr. Patrounova earned her dental degree in 1991 in Moscow, Russia; her Certificate in Dental Hygiene from UT Dental Branch in 1999; and her Master in Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University in 2007. Victoria has published articles in dental and dental hygiene journals and authored a chapter in a textbook. She has presented over 50 in-person CE courses at ADHA, RDH UOR, Texas Dental, and Dental Hygienists Association conferences, Star of the South dental meetings, ODU & UMKC alumni events, local dental study clubs, and dental hygiene meetings. She has also presented webinars for ADEA, the American Dental Assistants Association, Colgate Oral Health Network, and local dental professional organizations. Victoria is a recipient of the 2016 GHDHA Ester Wilkins Award, the 2017 and 2018 Dean’s Excellence Award, and the 2018 Procter & Gamble Teaching Excellence Award. She was also selected to participate in the 2019 ADEA Emerging Academic Leaders program. Dr. Patrounova has served as President of the Greater Houston Dental Hygienists’ Association, Governmental Affairs committee member, Resolution committee chair for the Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association, and Chair of the ADEA Section on Addictions Education. In her spare time, Victoria loves to read, attend theater and ballet performances, and travel with her family.

Dr. Michael Turgeau

Dr. Turgeau, a native of Metairie, LA, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of New Orleans before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry in 2005. He pursued advanced training through a two-year residency in Jacksonville, FL, where he received his Certification in Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics. Shortly thereafter, he achieved board certification in Orthodontics.

As a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Louisiana Dental Association, Dr. Turgeau has dedicated 18 years to private practice, with offices in Hammond, LA, and McComb, MS. He has been a featured lecturer for the Louisiana Dental Association for the past four years. Dr. Turgeau currently resides in Ponchatoula, LA, with his wife, Brenda, and their family.

Course Schedule

Wednesday, June 18

Dr. Victoria V. Patrounova

Course Title: Clearing the Air: Understanding the Health Impact of Tobacco, Cannabis and Vaping

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip dental professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complexities of tobacco and cannabis smoking, as well as vaping, and their impact on health. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, responsible for over 480,000 deaths annually. Although smoking rates have declined, the emergence of new tobacco and nicotine products, as well as marijuana smoking, presents new challenges. Marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes has been legalized in more than 30 states. Patients are more open to discussing cannabis use and might report their use to a dental office.

Participants will gain insights into national smoking trends and demographic variations, with a focus on smoking patterns among different groups, particularly U.S. youth. The course will explore the unique health risks associated with alternative tobacco and nicotine products such as snus and e-cigarettes. It will detail the differences in tobacco exposure among various products and discuss strategies for addressing these differences in tobacco cessation programs. Many smokers switch to e-cigarettes as a harm-reduction option. During this course, participants will discuss e-cigarettes as a potential tobacco cessation product. E-cigarettes will be compared with traditional cigarettes and NRTs. The nicotine content, potential for inducing addiction, and assisting in tobacco cessation will be discussed. The systemic and local effects of ‘vaping’ will be outlined. Participants will discuss the implications of acute and chronic cannabis use on providing routine dental care. They will also identify barriers to chair-side cessation counseling and

discuss evidence-based interventions. Participants will become familiar with the resources for referral to address drug use and addiction. They will also become familiar with the current regulations and future directions of cannabis, tobacco, and nicotine product control in the USA.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

· Recognize national smoking trends and discuss smoking prevalence among various demographic groups and smoking patterns among U.S. youth.

· Discuss the legal status of marijuana use and its prevalence in the USA.

· Analyze differences in tobacco products and their specific health risks.

· Recognize signs of tissue changes due to different tobacco product exposures.

· Recognize the effects of cannabis use on systemic and oral health.

· Analyze the safety, benefits, and disadvantages of e-cigarettes.

· Evaluate harm reduction programs (snus and e-cigs) for smokers who are unwilling to quit.

· Identify barriers to chair-side tobacco cessation interventions and incorporate tobacco cessation into clinical practice.

· Discuss evidence-based interventions and incorporate tobacco cessation into clinical practice.

· Assess the implications of acute and chronic cannabis use on providing routine dental and dental hygiene care.

· List the resources for referral to address tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis addiction.

· Describe the current status and future directions of tobacco and nicotine product control in the USA.

Thursday, June 19

Dr. Troy Schmedding

Course Title: Beauty Comes in Different Packages

Course Description:

Course Objectives:

Friday, June 20

Dr. Michael Turgeau, DDS, CAGS, Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Course Title: Radiographic Techniques in Early Orthodontic Intervention and Innovations in Nonsurgical Treatment

Course Description: Children and young adults are often referred to the orthodontist too late, missing the opportunity for early intervention that could prevent costly treatments and unnecessary surgeries.

The panoramic X-ray is a valuable diagnostic tool for general practitioners, facilitating timely and accurate referrals for orthodontic care. Early detection of orthodontic and dental anomalies is crucial for effective treatment planning and outcomes.

Course Objectives

Understand the optimal timing for orthodontic referrals.
Identify key diagnostic features on X-rays to support accurate and effective referrals.
Explore the latest advancements in orthodontic expansion techniques.