Through a generous sponsorship, Philips is partnering with ADHA to bring you the 2025 Philips|ADHA CE Seminars! This popular in-person program is happening in multiple U.S. locations.
MIND, BODY + MOUTH:
Addressing Chronic Stress and Inflammation
Dental hygienists are on the frontlines of patient care, but rising chronic stress and inflammation affect both our patients and ourselves. Join us for an inspiring day of in-person learning that will equip you with evidence-based strategies to help patients combat stress, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the mind-body-mouth connection while transforming your practice.
Attendees are eligible for an evaluation sample from Philips!
Programs include:
• Renowned world-class speakers
• Content & presentations that lighten your perspective
• 5.0 CE credits upon program completion
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch
• Connecting & networking with other hygienists from across the state
“Great topic to be presented! I am hoping this is the direction for our dental hygiene profession heading to: a holistic approach to treat periodontal disease. Disease doesn’t stop at the mouth! “ – Angie L., RDH | 2024 Attendee
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For attending the educational program, participants will be eligible for an evaluation sample of the new Philips Sonicare 7400 electric toothbrush, just released to dental professionals on September 1 and not available in retail until 2026.
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Scheduled Events
MIND, BODY + MOUTH:
Addressing Chronic Stress and Inflammation
ADHA Members $99 | Nonmembers $119
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Friday, November 7, 2025
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 5.0 CE credits
Hotel Bourre Bonne Louisville
133 West Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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Driving In?
The ADHA has negotiated a discounted valet rate of $20 with the Hotel Bourre Bonne, and overnight valet parking rate of $25. Inform the valet that you are attending the ADHA/Philips event.
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Looking to Book a Hotel Room?
The ADHA has a room block at the Hotel Bourre Bonne Louisville for this event at a rate of $219.00 for the night of Nov. 6. Reservations with the group code “ADHA” can be made using the link below. The room block closes on October 8, 2025.
Hotel Bourre Bonne Louisville
Reservations
Call Direct: (502) 384-3347
MIND, BODY + MOUTH:
Addressing Chronic Stress and Inflammation
ADHA Members $99 | Nonmembers $119
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 5.0 CE credits
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1538 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
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Driving In?
The Marriott Tacoma Downtown offers covered self-parking at a rate of $18.00.
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Looking to Book a Hotel Room?
The ADHA has a room block at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown for this event at a rate of $159.00 for the night of Dec. 4. Reservations can be made using the link below. The room block closes on November 4, 2025.
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Reservations
Call Direct: (253)245-1603
MIND, BODY + MOUTH:
Addressing Chronic Stress and Inflammation
ADHA Members $99 | Nonmembers $119
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Friday, December 12, 2025
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 5.0 CE credits
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
110 South Eutaw Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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Driving In?
For daily guests, standard parking rates apply. Parking Garage is Inner Harbor Garage at 313 W. Lombard Street.
For overnight guests, parking is discounted to $25.00. Please park in porte-cochere to check in and the front desk will give parking instructions.
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Looking to Book a Hotel Room?
The ADHA has a room block at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor for this event at a rate of $119.00 for the night of Dec. 11. The room block closes on November 30, 2025. Housing link to come.
MIND, BODY + MOUTH:
Addressing Chronic Stress and Inflammation
ADHA Members $99 | Nonmembers $119
Breakfast & Lunch Included
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 5.0 CE credits
Join us to explore how Lifestyle Medicine’s four pillars—Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight, Active Living, and Emotional Resilience—can combat rising rates of depression, anxiety, and systemic diseases including CVD, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and periodontal disease. Learn to identify sleep-deprived patients, recognize how stress disrupts the microbiome, and spot inflammatory lifestyle habits that create a “fiery cascade” throughout the body.
You’ll develop a value-added practice with actionable strategies for permanent lifestyle changes that address the bidirectional connection between oral and systemic health.
- Recognize the impact anxiety, depression and chronic stressors have on wellness
- Appraise the benefits of adhering to Healthful Living and Lifestyle Medicine in relationship to depression, anxiety and chronic illnesses
- Identify four quadrants of Lifestyle Medicine for the mouth to promote oral health
- Make the connection between diabetes, insulin resistance, & inflammation
- Learn how to spot the SLEEP DEPRIVED PATIENT. Hint, 30% of Americans are shift workers and are living in a “jet lag” state
- Spot how stress incites havoc in the human microbiome
- Identify the foods that contribute to inflammation – EAT THIS NOT THAT!
- Learn which exercises best fight inflammation in your body
- Put into practice some simple solutions to modify your patient’s behavior
Agenda
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Introduction
Heather McGuire, RDH
Sr. Manager, Professional Education & Relations, Philips Oral Healthcare
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Healthful Living in a Stressed-Out, Anxious World
Karen Davis, BSDH, RDH
Depression and anxiety rates are skyrocketing, particularly among young adults since the pandemic. Discover how Lifestyle Medicine’s four quadrants—Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight, Active Living, and Emotional Resilience—can combat chronic stress while improving both overall wellness and periodontal health. Learn actionable strategies to help patients thrive in our anxious world.
— LUNCH BREAK, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM —
12:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Inflammation SOS: Patients on Fire!
Dr. Uche Odiatu, DMD
Modern lifestyle habits are fueling an inflammation epidemic that’s destroying your patients’ health. Sleep deprivation, chronic stress, poor diet, and sedentary living create a “fiery cascade” connecting oral health to systemic disease. Learn to spot the warning signs and implement anti-inflammatory strategies that will transform your practice and your patients’ health destiny.
3:30 PM | Program Concludes
Speakers
Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH
Karen Davis is founder of her own continuing education company, Cutting Edge Concepts®. Dentistry Today has recognized Karen as a “Leader in Continuing Education” since 2006, and she is the 2023 recipient of the Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award. Karen’s expertise as a practicing clinician, speaker, key opinion leader, consultant and author enables her to provide compelling health and wellness messages to colleagues internationally. Karen is an independent consultant to Philips Oral Healthcare, EMS, and Periosciences. She currently practices dental hygiene in Dallas, Texas, and has enjoyed doing so with the same dental family for over 35 years.
Dr. Uche Odiatu, DMD
Dr. Uche Odiatu, DMD, is a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a practicing dentist in Toronto. This busy health care professional is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Boot Camp Instructor and has given 700 plus lectures in England, Canada, the USA, the Bahamas, Denmark, Jamaica, Bermuda and Norway. Has been the invited guest in over 400 radio and TV shows from Alaska to Atlanta and from NYC to California. He won a 2023 Life Time Achievement award from The Global Dental Summit; 2023 Dental speaker of the year from Louisiana and a Denobi Award 2023 for his contribution to the industry. He was nominated for dental educator of the year by Dr Bicuspid. You can visit him on Twitter and Instagram @fitspeakers or www.DrUche.com
Cancellation Policy
We understand that things happen, and sometimes you need to cancel. Please note that there will be a $15 administrative fee charged at the time of cancellation. Cancellation requests must be received via email to [email protected]. Requests cannot be accepted over the phone. Cancellation must be made 48 hours in advance for a refund.
