ADA CE Online Course Category: General Dentistry

Medical History Mastery: Essential Pharmacology for Treating Our Medically Complex Dental Patients

Author(s): Not Available

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 05/01/2023

Description:

Dental professionals must frequently draw upon their knowledge of pharmacology for optimal care of today’s medically complex dental patients. However, armed with relatively brief exposure to such a vast subject during formal education and faced with ever-changing medication therapy guidelines, many dental professionals simply cannot keep up with the latest trends in disease state management.

This program will provide an overview of the dental implications of the prescription medications, non-prescription medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements and substances of abuse most frequently used by patients. Special emphasis will be given to delivering this essential information in a format which makes it practical and useful for all members of the dental team.

Learning objectives

• Identify the prescription medications most frequently encountered on a patient’s medical history and discuss their indications for use, adverse reactions and impact on dental therapy.
• Discuss the non-prescription medications most often used by dental patients and explain their impact on dental therapy, including situations which preclude their use.
• Identify the most popular herbal products and nutritional supplements and discuss their purported uses and dental considerations.
• Identify the most common substances of abuse and describe their oral manifestations and dental treatment considerations.

Presenter: Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.

NEWCE23

NEWCE23E

Culture of Change: Building a Coalition for ADA’s Future (Recorded Webinar)

Author(s): American Dental Association

Member Price: $0.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 04/20/2023

Description:

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This webinar was recorded in March, 2023.

Overview
Dentists are becoming increasingly diverse in all ways, from gender, race and ethnicity to age and practice modality. ADA leaders like you foster a welcoming culture for new and prospective members, as well as maintain collegiality with our long-standing members. In this presentation, nationally recognized author and consultant Mauricio Velasquez leads a discussion with a panel of ADA national leaders about the importance of building a more inclusive ADA. This session is offered in collaboration with the ADA Council on Communications, as part of the ADA Diversity & Inclusion Champions Network.

Learning objectives:
• Gain an understanding of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the organization and how this is crucial to the future of the ADA
• Learn how to create an inclusive environment where all members and potential members feel valued and supported
• Enhance leadership skills and gain an understanding of the role leaders play in promoting DEI and how to lead by example and foster a culture of inclusion.

Moderator:
Dr. Prabha Krishnan, Council on Communications 2022-2023 Chair for moderator

Panelists:
Dr. T. Stotts Isbell, ADA Council on Communications, represents the 12th District on the Council of Communication and is past president of the Arkansas State Dental Association
Dr. Brett Kessler, ADA Board of Trustees and Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the Board of Trustees, represents the 14th District as its representative to the ADA’s Board of Trustees
Dr. Kayla Klingensmith, New Dentists Committee, is a general dentist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and works as an associate in private practice as well as a volunteer Attending for a General Practice Residency
Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas, New Dentist Member of the Council on Communications, is a faculty member and advisor at Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine within the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Maestas is a 2022 ADA 10 Under 10 Award winner.

Disclaimer: The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental Association

How Sweet It Is! Diabetes Mellitus, Dental Considerations and Patient Care Planning

Author(s): Not Available

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 03/27/2023

Description:

Diabetes mellitus remains the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Of the estimated 29.1 million Americans that have diabetes, 21 million are diagnosed, while 8.1 million remain undiagnosed. Diabetes, and its systemic complications, are often accompanied by, and exacerbated by, numerous other co-morbid conditions.

This program will provide participants with an overview of diabetes mellitus, the arsenal of medications used in its treatment and the impact of both the disease and its treatment on dental therapy. Using case scenarios, special emphasis will be placed on the complex interplay between diabetes and the oral-systemic connection, as well as developing patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning and proper care of our diabetic patients.

Learning objectives
• Identify the different types of diabetes mellitus, including their symptoms and differential diagnosis
• Describe the complex interplay of diabetes mellitus with oral-systemic inflammation and co-morbid diseases
• Review the classes of medications used in the treatment of diabetes along with their mechanisms of action, adverse reactions and dental considerations
• Describe the treatment modifications, patient management strategies and care planning techniques recommended for dental patients with diabetes

Presenter:Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.

NEWCE23

NEWCE23E

Up In Smoke: Cannabis, Cannabinoids, Terpenes and Their Dental Considerations

Author(s): Not Available

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 10/12/2022

Description:

According to the DEA, cannabis is considered to have no accepted medical use and, thus, it is illegal to possess. Yet, almost every state has enacted legislation aimed at legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis for medical or recreational use. Despite this rise in social and legal acceptance, public health concerns regarding the use of cannabis remain, especially among dental professionals, since the major routes of administration of cannabis involve the oral cavity.

This course introduces dental professionals to the pharmacology of cannabis, including its various dosage forms, routes of administration and adverse effects. Special emphasis will be placed on the effects of cannabis use on oral health and dental treatment, as well as the use of cannabis in dentistry for the management of patient anxiety and odontogenic pain.

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the history and various types of cannabis, as well as its current legal status and proposed uses in dentistry.
• Describe the pharmacology of cannabis, including its mechanism of action, routes of administration and available formulations.
• Identify the effects of cannabis on major organ systems.
• Explain the clinical considerations of cannabis use, including adverse reactions, drug interactions and contraindications.
• Explore the dental considerations of cannabis, including potential treatment modifications, and strategies for patient care planning.

Presenter:Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.

DRUGCE23

Intuitive Endodontics for the General Practitioner

Author(s): Not Available

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1.5

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 02/23/2022

Description:

This session was recorded during ADA SmileCon 2021.

This virtual lecture session will teach general practitioners how to perform endodontics in a completely intuitive fashion. This means utilizing the correct technology where best indicated for use. For example, employing a combination of heat-treated and non-heat treated files into one instrumentation technique. Attendees will also experience bioceramic materials and will have the opportunity to use a newly enhanced visibility system. The ultimate goal is a success with simplicity!

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the meaning of Intuitive Endodontics and how to apply it clinically
• Recognize differences between heat treated and non heat treated rotary files
• Describe what the term "An Endo-Restorative Continuum" means to the practitioner

Presenter:Anne L. Koch, DMD, Certficate in Endodontics, Retired. Part Time Faculty, Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Catching Up to Speed: Accelerating Your Understanding of "Meth Mouth"

Author(s): Dr. Ronni Brown

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1.5

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 02/21/2022

Description:

This session was recorded during ADA SmileCon 2021.

With methamphetamine surpassing opioids as the leading cause of overdose deaths in many states, it is likely that you have patients who use Methamphetamine and have "meth mouth"—rotted, blackened, and broken teeth. Many clinicians are not aware of the signs and symptoms of Methamphetamine use, or the medical, legal, and ethical issues associated with treating patients with substance-use disorders. By recognizing who these patients are, you can treat them safely and possibly save their lives.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand what methamphetamine is and why it is more addictive than other street drugs
• Identify the physical, behavioral, and oral "clues" of methamphetamine abuse
• Assess patient's risk for caries due to their drug-use patterns and develop appropriate treatment plans

Presenter: Ronni E. Brown, DDS, MPH

DRUGCE23

Saving Teeth By Blending Modern Endodontic Materials with New Techniques

Author(s): Not Available

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 02/21/2022

Description:

This session was recorded during ADA SmileCon 2021.

This course presents and demonstrates through video how modern endodontic materials can be blended with innovative new techniques to save more teeth for patients. This course will present new technology in rotary shaping instruments, advanced materials for three-dimensional obturation, protection from coronal leakage, and the usage of bioactive materials to provide an ideal seal for apical retrofillings and resorption repair.

Learning Objectives:
• Describe instruments to streamline your canal location, glide path and preparation
• Understand how advanced material science provides a more stable and 3D seal of root canal systems

Presenter: Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, Board Certified Endodontist, King Endodontics, PLLC

Digital Scanning for Everyday Practice

Author(s): Jonathan Ng

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1.5

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 02/18/2022

Description:

This course originally presented at the ADA SmileCon Virtual 2021.

Overview
The dental impression is used in almost every corner of dentistry and is the crucial first step. It must be accurate and effective. The use of digital technology not only makes what we do more efficient, but it makes us better. See how digital dentistry is essential to the modern practice and evaluate existing and new tools that will make you be at your best. See the benefits of better communication with labs, patients and between clinicians. Dramatically improve the way you practice dentistry.

This course covers:
• Compare and contrast conventional impressions and digital impression
• Advantages and disadvantages of technology and where it is used
• What is digital workflow and how it improves clinical practice

Presenter: Jonathan Ng, DDS, prosthodontist, BC Cancer Agency

STI of the Oral Cavity

Author(s): Not Available

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1.5

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 02/11/2022

Description:

This session was recorded during ADA SmileCon 2021.

Overview
This course is designed to explain how certain sexually transmitted infections manifest in the oral cavity. As an oral health care professional, you should be comfortable discussing oral sexually transmitted diseases with your patients and explaining how to prevent their occurrence. Should you discover an intraoral manifestation of a sexually transmitted infection, this course will show you how to properly manage these patients.

Presenter:
Ashley Clark, DDS
Associate Professor and Division Chief of Oral Pathology; Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology; Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology; Fellow, American College of Dentists

Learning Objectives:
• Describe oral presentations of selected sexually transmitted diseases
• Determine how to properly manage patients presenting with oral sexually transmitted diseases
• Describe how patients can prevent oral sexually transmitted diseases

Can We Talk? ... About Addiction

Author(s): Dr. Pamela Alston, Dr. Ronni Brown

Member Price: $49.00

CE Credit(s): 1.5

Retail Price: $69.00

Course Created on: 02/04/2022

Description:

This session was recorded during ADA SmileCon 2021.

The use of illicit drugs has reached an all -time "high" in this country! It has been estimated that 1 out of every 10 Americans has a substance use disorder; many of whom are our dental patients. Addiction is a sensitive yet essential topic of conversation for dental professionals to have with their patients. But it is an often-avoided topic of conversation due to fears of alienating or offending the patient. In this dynamic conversation, learn what to say and how to say it to create an engaging and meaningful conversation with your patients that can build trust, demonstrate empathy, assist in the development of effective treatment plans, and promote health equity.

Presenters
Ronni E. Brown, DDS, MPH
Pamela Alston, DDS MPP

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss substance abuse with patients comfortably and confidently
• Build patient trust and safety during "difficult" conversations
• Use motivational interviewing to identify challenges in behavior change
• Explore patient’s motivation and resistance to behavior change
• Use words that reduce the stigma of substance-use disorders

DRUGCE23

General Dentistry

Clinical Dentistry