Monday, April 29, 2019Vancouver, BC

Morning Presentation:8 am - 12 noon

Dr. Lance Rucker and Dr. Leora Kuttner

Clinical Hypnosis in Dentistry4 CE Hours - Clinical

Afternoon Presentation:1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Erin Brandt and Heidi Eaves

Employment Law andHR Issues for Dental Practices

2 CE Hours - PM

SCHEDULE:Registration and Coffee: 7.30 am - 8.00 amLecture Presentation: 8.00 am - 12.00 pmLuncheon: 12 noon - 1.30 pmLecture Presentation: 1.30 pm - 3.30 pmContinuing Education: 6 Credit Hours

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Dr. Lance Rucker

The Vancouver and District Dental SocietySuite 1203 - 207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H7

Dr. Leora Kuttner

Erin Brandt Heidi Eaves

About the PresentationClinical Hypnosis in Dentistry The dental profession is well-suited to clinical hypnosis. Within dentistry, hypnosis has both therapeutic and operative uses, including elimination of dental phobias and anxiety, adjustment of gag reflex, behaviour modification (such as thumb sucking/bruxism), control of hemorrhage, and control of salivary flow. Hypnosis has been endorsed for over 50 years as a basic standard patient care technique by the American Dental Association and by the Canadian Dental Association. A ‘light’ state of hypnosis is easy and quick to achieve, and is most commonly used in dentistry on a day-to-day basis to empower patients, eliminate anxiety, reduce gag reflex, control and reduce gingival bleeding during basic restorative procedures, and to reduce the isometric tensing of the muscles of the jaw and thereby to reduce tenderness of the jaw during and after appointments. Hypnotic techniques are especially effective for the pediatric patient, and can also be used in conjunction with inhalation sedation.About the Presenters

Dr. Lance Rucker, DDS, FACD: is the current President of the Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis (BC). A Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Rucker had been a member of the Faculty of Dentistry for 34 years, where he taught clinical ergonomics, operative dentistry, and clinical hypnosis in both graduate and undergraduate dentistry and dental hygiene programs.  He has published articles

in JADA, JDE, and the CDA Journal and has taught physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, and other health care professionals in North America, Europe, and Asia how to use hypnosis with patients of all ages.Dr. Leora Kuttner, Ph.D: is a registered psychologist in private practice. She is a Clinical Professor at B.C. Children's Hospital and has been teaching clinical hypnosis as part of the UBC Pediatric Graduate Dental program for seven years. In addition to a long list of articles published in scientific journals, Dr. Kuttner has published the book: "A Child in Pain: What Health Professionals Can Do to Help." She also has written and produced several films featuring clinical hypnosis in pediatric care both in the hospital and on an outpatient basis, including the award-winning documentary film "No Fears, No Tears," which includes actual footage of the use of clinical hypnosis for children with cancer as they undergo extensive and otherwise painful tests and treatments.

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About the PresentationEmployment Law/HR Issues for Dental PracticesDentists face employment law issues throughout the life of their practice. This session will address topics such as employee contracts, leaves/absenteeism, human rights and severance from a Canadian perspective, to help dentists create a productive, legally compliant workplace.

About the PresentersErin Brandt is an employment lawyer with Kent Employment Law in Vancouver, represents employers and employees across British Columbia. She advises clients on a variety of workplace issues, including contracts; absenteeism; performance; severance; and discrimination. An engaging presenter, she is regularly invited to share her expertise with both professionals and the public.

Heidi Eaves is a Principal at Project House, a Vancouver consulting company that provides strategy and support to businesses who want to treat people better, grow their business better, and show themselves off more beautifully. She is a senior HR professional who works with clients who seek best practices in such areas as hiring, performance, engaging

employees, and creating healthy work environments.

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