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Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit (Recorded Webinar)
American Dental Association
on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program
was current as of Friday, May 1, 2020.
The COVID-19 situation varies greatly across the country, and some practices will be opening before others. To assist practices through this transition, the ADA’s Advisory Task Force on Dental Practice Recovery has developed a toolkit with interim guidance which recommends measures to take to protect the patients, staff and dentists from COVID-19 as dental practices re-engage in providing routine care.
To further help you and your staff prepare for when that time comes, the ADA has recorded an online course to provide an overview of the Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit and answer questions from the dental community.
Presenters
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Shapiro, DDS, JD, CAE: Director of Practice Management Resources and Strategy,
American Dental Association
Kirk Norbo, DDS: ADA Co-Chair of Advisory Task Force on Dental Practice and 16th District Trustee
This course covers:
- Key elements of the Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
- Precautions to help protect the patients, staff and dentists from COVID-19
- Necessary supplies and equipment for reopening
Disclaimer
The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent
the views of the American Dental
Association.
This
course is free for ADA members and $69 for
non-members
Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take
this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an
account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to
create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists
can create accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S.
dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA
number, which functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit
Forgot User
ID.
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How to Minimize Team Stress in a Stressful Environment (Recorded Webinar)
American
Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Wednesday,
May 6, 2020.
Overview
Creating a less stressful work environment can be
challenging, especially re-entering the office with new guidelines and
standards. Stress cannot be completely avoided, but we can develop ways to
reduce or minimize stress in the practice. Learn important tips to create an
environment that encourages employee achievement while lessening stress in the
workplace.
Presenter
Debra Engelhardt
-Nash, Trainer, author, presenter and
consultant, The Nash institute for Dental Learning & Nash Speaking and
Consulting
This course covers:
- Establishing training protocols
- Developing vital feedback protocols and guidelines
- Designing 30-60-90 day strategies
Disclaimer
The views of the presenter(s) do not necessarily represent
the views of the American Dental
Association.
This course is free
for ADA members and $69 for nonmembers
Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take
this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an
account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to
create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists
can create accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S.
dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA
number, which functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit
Forgot User
ID.
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Reopening — It’s As If Every Employee Is a New Employee Now (Recorded Webinar)
American
Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Tuesday,
May 5, 2020.
Overview
The good
news is you’re close to reopening. The bad news is it’s not going to be business
as usual. You can expect a wide range of "new normals" that will impact every
aspect of the practice-procedurally, clinically and administratively. This will
require a lot of training and a formal, well-thought-out plan for onboarding
everyone-both new and returning staff-before you reopen.
While onboarding has always been important, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more critical to get it right. Based on his 35 years of practice management experience, Tim Twigg will explain how your current onboarding protocols will have to change and how to craft an effective, successful onboarding plan before you open the doors.
In this course, the learner will:
- Find out what the new normals are and how to factor them into your onboarding process.
- Discover the difference between re-employing vs. new hiring change onboarding.
- Learn six key questions to develop a robust onboarding program.
- Gain four building blocks for a successful onboarding.
Disclaimer
The views of the presenter(s) do
not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental
Association.
This course is free for ADA members and $69 for
nonmembers
Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take
this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an
account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to
create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists
can create accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S.
dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA
number, which functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit
Forgot User
ID.
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The Role of Aerosol on the Transmission of Coronavirus and the Impact in Dentistry (Recorded Webinar)
American
Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Thursday,
May 14, 2020.
Overview
Concerns that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can spread
through aerosol have led to closure of dental offices. In the United States, as
dental offices begin to reopen, we are aware that we do not return to a
COVID-free world, but to one where we will be treating potential carriers and
asymptomatic patients. Dr. Don Milton will explain the role of aerosol in the
transmission of SARS-CoV-2, analyze the potential measure to prevent virus
transmission and answer questions related to virus load in the air and patient
risk. Dr. Purnima Kumar, will critically examine the evidence on microbial
payload in dental aerosols, methods of reducing bioload at source, mitigating
aerosol spread and decreasing microbial contamination.
In this course, the learner will:
Examine the evidence on the source of virus transmission via aerosol and implications to dental offices
Examine the evidence that supports the use of several aerosol reduction and mitigation methods
Explore the science behind selecting the appropriate PPE based on level of risk, based on the ADA recommendations to return to work
Disclaimer
The views of the presenter(s) do
not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental
Association.
This course is free for ADA members and $69 for
non-members
Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take
this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an
account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to
create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists
can create accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S.
dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA
number, which functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit
Forgot User
ID.
View Course

20 High-Value Strategies to Help Practices Recover from the COVID-19 Crisis (Recorded Webinar)
American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of
Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Overview
The coronavirus crisis is affecting every dental
practice as well as most businesses. Every practice will be facing a business
turnaround, and there are specific methodologies to ensure it will be successful.
Levin Group’s CEO Roger P. Levin, DDS, will present 20 high-value strategies
that will allow practices to recover faster and better. Dental practices
that put the correct key strategies in place early and understand how to
plan for the next stage will be the ones that recover more
successfully.
In this course, you will:
Learn the three stages of the COVID-19 crisis and how they apply to individual practices
Gain high-value strategies that will allow for a faster and deeper recovery from the COVID-19 crisis
- Review the recovery timeline from COVID-19 and how high-value strategies can be applied in each of the phase to maximize recovery speed
This course is free for ADA members and $69 for non-members
Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists
can create accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S.
dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA
number, which functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit
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COVID-19 Response — CDC Guidance for Dental Settings (Recorded Webinar)
American Dental Association
on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of
Thursday, May 28,
2020.
Overview
On May 19, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) released updated Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental
Settings During the COVID-19 Response. This interim CDC guidance provides
details for dental health care personnel as they begin to resume non-emergency care
for patients. Considerations for prioritizing the most critical dental services and providing care
in a way that minimizes harm to patients from delaying care
and harm to personnel from potential exposure to COVID-19 will be
discussed.
Presenters
Eve Cuny, MS, Director of Environmental Health and
Safety, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of
Dentistry
Kathy Ecklund, RDH, MHP, Director of Occupational Health and Safety and Forsyth Research Subject and Patient Safety Advocate, The Forsyth Institute
Dr. Pamela Porembski, director of the ADA’s Center for Dental Practice
After this course, learners should be able to:
- Describe patient and personnel screening for COVID-19.
- Explain dental facility and equipment considerations as dental practices resume non-emergency care.
- Review respiratory protection measures for dental personnel.
Disclaimer
The views of the presenter(s) do
not necessarily represent the views of the American Dental
Association.
This course is free and open to
all
Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take
this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an
account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to
create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists
can create accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S.
dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA
number, which functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit
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Emotional Impact — Dealing Constructively with Stress in the Midst of COVID-19
American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of
Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Overview
What if your return to
work doesn’t look like what you expect? Three dentists from the ADA’s Dentist
Wellness Advisory Committee — Dr. J. William "Bill" Claytor, Jr., Dr. Alan Budd,
and Dr. Curtis E. Vixie — lead this panel that will help you label and
address the emotions surrounding the most common fears and stressors dentists
have reported experiencing before, during and after reopening their practice.
How are you coping emotionally as you prepare
yourself, your staff, your patients and your office to reopen? Learn what you
can do in the short term to mitigate some of the emotions around these long-term
concerns and
uncertainties.
In this course, you will:
- Set goals that are reasonable and attainable.
- Identify coping mechanisms and strategies to build resilience.
This course is free for ADA members and $69 for
non-members
Non-dentists
Non-dentists
can create accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S.
dentists and dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA
number, which functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit
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- The ABCs of Practice Valuation
- Planning for Practice Transition
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- Are Full Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Av...

ADA Dental Coding Certificate: Assessment-Based CDT Program (books included)
As the source of dental procedure codes, the ADA has answered thousands of members’ coding questions over the years. Based on this experience, the ADA created this training course to ensure your dental team understands CDT codes and how to use them correctly.
With this course you will also receive the CDT 2021 and Coding Companion Kit which is required as reference to be able to complete the course. The kit includes:
• CDT 2021: Current Dental Terminology
print book and e-book
• CDT 2021 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the
Dental Team print book and e-book
• CDT
2021 App for computers, iOS and Android
This course also offers extensive practice identifying codes that apply to common procedures and treatments. After successfully passing the assessment, you will earn 4 CE hours.
Learning objectives:
• Understand key terms used in dental coding
• Confidently complete the ADA Dental
Claim Form
• Effectively use the CDT manual and its companion to find the right codes in
real-world settings
• Become familiar with the 12 service categories and how
codes are structured
For the version of the course without accompanying books, click here.
Note to CE Online subscribers: The ADA Dental Coding Certificate program is a premium course and not included in the your subscription.
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February 2021 ADA Dental Coding Certificate Live-Streamed Course (books included)
NOTE: THE PERSON ATTENDING MUST REGISTER THEMSELVES. Do not register under someone else's name. Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists can create
accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S. dentists and
dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA number, which
functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit Forgot User ID.
Join coding experts, Christopher Bulnes, DMD, Steven Snyder, DDS, and Mark MiHalo, DDS during this virtual course to extend and hone attendees coding expertise. The CDT Dental Coding course will provide necessary foundational knowledge, skill practice and reinforcement to participants in order to accurately file claims using the CDT codes.
This course will provide learners with the resources they need to support performance on the job and enable them to practice using these resources in realistic scenario-based simulations they might encounter during a typical workday.
After the course, attendees can choose to demonstrate competency with the knowledge and skills in an electronic assessment, after which they will receive a certificate of completion.
Newest manual just released September 2020.
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• Define key terms used in dental coding.
• Locate resources and a glossary for assistance with terminology and codes.
• Identify the correct, current claim form.
• Correctly complete each field on the claim form to file claims with minimal rejection.
• Explain the use of procedure codes.
• Use the CDT book and CDT Companion as resources for proper coding.
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February 2021 ADA Dental Coding Certificate Live-Streamed Course (books not included)
NOTE: THE PERSON ATTENDING MUST REGISTER THEMSELVES. Do not register under someone else's name. Non-dentists and non-members are welcome to take this course. You’ll be asked for an ADA Login when registering. Creating an account is free and does not require membership. Follow the links below to create an account.
Non-dentists
Non-dentists can create
accounts here.
Non-members
Most U.S. dentists and
dental students, regardless of membership status, have an ADA number, which
functions as your User ID. To retrieve your ID, please visit Forgot User ID
Join coding experts, Christopher Bulnes, DMD, Steven Snyder, DDS, and Mark MiHalo, DDS during this virtual course to extend and hone attendees coding expertise. The CDT Dental Coding course will provide necessary foundational knowledge, skill practice and reinforcement to participants in order to accurately file claims using the CDT codes.
This course will provide learners with the resources they need to support performance on the job and enable them to practice using these resources in realistic scenario-based simulations they might encounter during a typical workday.
After the course, attendees can choose to demonstrate competency with the knowledge and skills in an electronic assessment, after which they will receive a certificate of completion.
Newest manual just released September 2020.
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• Define key terms used in dental coding.
• Locate resources and a glossary for assistance with terminology and codes.
• Identify the correct, current claim form.
• Correctly complete each field on the claim form to file claims with minimal rejection.
• Explain the use of procedure codes.
• Use the CDT book and CDT Companion as resources for proper coding.
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The ABCs of Practice Valuation
This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.
Overview
At some point, nearly every
practice owner has given thought to what their practice is worth. There are a
variety of ways to define value. Learn from Fred Heppner, Transition Consultant
and Business Management Advisor, what the most widely accepted methods of
valuation are today. What is an easy top line approach? What is an appropriate
parallel approach? Fred, a valuation expert, will discuss how to navigate the
concept of value, and when a dentist should consider having their practice
valued.
• Discuss how the COVID-19 Pandemic may have impacted value
• Identify when is the most appropriate time to conduct a valuation
Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank
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Planning for Practice Transition
This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.
Overview
Building a practice
doesn’t happen overnight. Every owner builds their own personal and unique story
along the way. They develop their own style and philosophies that make a practice something special, one
patient at a time. Building is one thing; transitioning what is valued in one’s
practice is something entirely different. Learn how to plan and prepare for
this important milestone with Fred Heppner, Transition Consultant and Business Management
Advisor. Fred will help with outlining the right time to formulate a plan, what
a person should look for in an associate or buyer, how to
prepare for the transition, and establish realistic expectations in preserving the dentist’s
legacy.
• Discuss when and how to get organized when planning
• Discuss setting realistic expectations
• Discuss mentoring a future buyer
Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank
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Are Full Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of 3 of a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.
Overview
Full coverage crowns
have been used in dentistry for over 100 years to repair badly damaged teeth,
they require considerable healthy tooth removal and often subgingival margins,
with all their adverse consequences and complexities. Supra-gingival Minimally
Invasive dentistry provides a healthier, faster and more predictable
option.
Presenter: Jose-Luis Ruiz, D.D.S.
Learning objectives:
• Learn the
serios disadvantages cutting teeth for full crowns bring
• Learn
minimally-invasive techniques which make restoring badly damaged teeth healthier
and more predictable
• Learn why patients want this type of healthier
dentistry
• Learn the basic preparation principles of Supra-gingival
minimally invasive dentistry
• Understand the importance of adhesion, to
minimally invasive dentistry
• Understand why success equal good
adhesion and good occlusion
See also:
Are Full Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part
1)
Are Full Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part
2)
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Are Full Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of 3 of a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.
Overview
Full coverage crowns have
been used in dentistry for over 100 years to repair badly damaged teeth, they
require considerable healthy tooth removal and often subgingival margins, with
all their adverse consequences and complexities. Supra-gingival Minimally
Invasive dentistry provides a healthier, faster and more predictable option.
Presenter: Jose-Luis Ruiz, D.D.S.
Learning objectives:
• Learn the
serios disadvantages cutting teeth for full crowns bring
• Learn
minimally-invasive techniques which make restoring badly damaged teeth healthier
and more predictable
• Learn why patients want this type of healthier
dentistry
• Learn the basic preparation principles of Supra-gingival
minimally invasive dentistry
• Understand the importance of adhesion, to
minimally invasive dentistry
• Understand why success equal good adhesion
and good occlusion
See also:
Are Full
Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part 1)
Are Full
Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part 3)
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- Pharmacotherapeutics for Dental Practitioners: A...
- Emergency Medicine Part 1: Prevention
- Infection Control and OSHA 2016
- Emergency Medicine Part 2: Preparation
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Dental Practitioners: A...
- Emergency Medicine Part 3: Basic Management
- Managing Sedation Complications 2018

Pharmacotherapeutics for Dental Practitioners: Analgesics Clinical Implications
Updated in 2018!
Introduce evidence-based information that will help with the selection of the most appropriate analgesic for the management of pain in the postoperative period.
- Discuss the basic mechanisms of acute pain
- Discuss the pharmacology of analgesics
- Discuss factors to be considered in the selection of analgesics
- Discuss potential adverse drug events associated with the use of
analgesics
Abstract:
The most common complaint causing a person to seek the services of an oral health care provider is pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Proper management of pain requires an understand¬ing of its complexity, an appreciation for the factors that determine its expression in the clinical setting, the implementation of disease-modifying procedures (primary dental care) and sound pharmacological strategies (analgesia) in the postoperative period.
Outline:
- Introduction
- Physiology of pain
- Activation of acute pain pathways
- Intrinsic modulation of nociception
- Role of the higher CNS in pain
- Pharmacology of analgesics
- Therapeutic considerations
- NSAIDs
- Acetaminophen
- Opioid agonists
- Adverse drug events
- Conclusion
TIME20
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Emergency Medicine Part 1: Prevention
Updated for 2018
This course
describes the most common medical emergencies occurring in the dental
environment and describes the steps necessary to prevent their occurrence: the
medical history questionnaire, monitoring of vital signs; dialogue history, and
the stress reduction protocol. A physical evaluation system is introduced.
- List the most common medical emergencies occurring in the dental environment
- List the 5 components of physical evaluation of dental patients
- List the 4 vital signs
- Describe the A.S.A. physical status classification system
- Provide examples of ASA 1, 2, 3, and 4 medical problems
- List the 8 components of the Stress Reduction Protocol
- Define the goal of physical evaluation
Abstract:
Medical emergencies can, and do, happen in the dental environment. Approximately 75% of these can be prevented through physical evaluation of the prospective dental patient, using a systematic review of the patient’s medical history and recording of vital signs. Assigning an ASA Physical Status can help to distinguish those patients who represent greater-than-usual risk during the planned dental treatment. The Stress-Reduction Protocol can then be utilized to minimize this risk.
Outline:
- Medical emergencies in dentistry
- What happens?
- When do they happen?
- Can they be prevented?
- Prevention of medical emergencies
- Medical History Questionnaire
- Dialogue History
- Physical evaluation
- Vital signs
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate & rhythm
- Respiratory rate
- Height
- Weight & BMI
- Body temperature
- Vital signs
- Risk Status Classification
- American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status
- Classification System
- Stress-reduction protocols
PREPCE
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Infection Control and OSHA 2016
Dental team members can learn how to protect themselves from exposure to potentially infectious agents in the dental office. This course shows ways to reduce risk of acquiring a bloodborne disease through occupational exposure by understanding and using immunization, adherence to standard precautions, and disinfection and sterilization. This course also explains the two main OSHA standards that affect dentistry, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and Hazard Communication Standard.
For information about purchasing for your dental team, please contact us at 800.621.8099 or ce_online@ada.org.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to understand the following:
- The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- The Hazard Communication Standard
- The Infectious Disease Process
- Immunization recommendations
- Standard Precautions
- Infection Control
- Cleaning, Sterilization and Disinfection
- Infection Control in the Dental Laboratory
Abstract:
Infection Control and OSHA shows how to protect against exposure to potentially infectious agents and hazardous chemicals in the dental office. It explains several ways to reduce the risk of acquiring a bloodborne disease through occupational exposure including immunization, adherence to standard precautions, and disinfection and sterilization and the control and prevention of exposure to hazardous chemicals. The course also includes reasons to contact state boards of dentistry, instructions on how to avoid infection in the dental laboratory, and instructions on how to clean, sterilize, and disinfect potentially infectious items and how to monitor the sterilization processes.
Outline:
- OSHA Standards for the Dental Office
- State Boards of Dentistry
- Immunization
- Standard Precautions
- Chairside Infection Control
- Infection Control After Treatment
- Infection Control During Radiographic Procedures
- Cleaning, Sterilization, and Disinfection
- Infection Control in the Dental Laboratory
SAFE50
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Emergency Medicine Part 2: Preparation
Updated for 2018
Preparation of the
office and staff for medical emergencies that will inevitably occur is discussed
in this course. Basic life support; an in-office emergency response team;
activating emergency medical services; and emergency drugs & equipment are
reviewed.
- Define the legal obligation of a doctor to the victim of a medical emergency
- List the 4 components of preparation of the office for medical emergencies
- Describe the victim who is "clinically dead."
- Describe the difference between "clinical" and "biological" death
- List and describe the steps in the AHA 2010 cardiac arrest algorithm
- List and describe the steps in the algorithm for all medical emergencies
- Explain why survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest are significantly lower in young children than in adults
- Describe the functions of each member of the In-Office Emergency Team
- List the 7 drugs in the bare-bones-basic emergency drug kit
Abstract:
Not all medical emergency situations can be prevented. In this section we discuss the preparation of the dental office & staff to (1) prevent, (2) recognize and (3) efficiently manage those medical emergencies that might arise. The importance of basic life support; development of an in-office emergency response team; (3) activation of emergency medical services; and (4) a basic emergency drug kit & equipment will be discussed.
Outline:
Not all medical emergency situations can be prevented. In this section we discuss the preparation of the dental office & staff to (1) prevent, (2) recognize and (3) efficiently manage those medical emergencies that might arise. The importance of basic life support; development of an in-office emergency response team; (3) activation of emergency medical services; and (4) a basic emergency drug kit & equipment will be discussed.
PREPCE
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Pharmacotherapeutics for Dental Practitioners: Antibacterial Agents
Updated in 2018!
Introduce evidence-based information that will help with the selection of the most appropriate antibacterial agent for the management of an odontogenic infection.
- Discuss the etiology of odontogenic infections
- Discuss the pharmacology of antibacterial agents
- Discuss factors to be considered in the selection of an antibacterial agent
- Discuss potential adverse drug events associated with the use of
antibacterial agents
Abstract:
Most odontogenic infections are polymicrobial. The number of isolated strains
ranges from 1 to 10 with an average number of approximately 4 isolates per
infection. Ultimately, facultative gram-positive and gram-negative cocci
and bacilli; and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative cocci and bacilli
predominate in all types of odontogenic infections. Most odontogenic infections
can be resolved satisfactorily through debridement (primary dental care). When
antibacterial chemotherapy is indicated, the drug of choice should be either the
most effective drug against the infective pathogens or the least toxic
alternative among several available agents.
Outline:
- Introduction
- Microbiology of odontogenic infections
- Pharmacology of antibacterial agents
- Therapeutic considerations
- Primary line of treatment
- Secondary line of treatment
- Tertiary line of treatment
- Antibacterial prophylaxis
- Adverse drug events
- Conclusion
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Emergency Medicine Part 3: Basic Management
Updated for 2018
This program
reviews the basic management protocol for all medical emergencies occurring in
the dental office environment –P-C-A-B-D (Positioning – Circulation – Airway –
Breathing – Definitive Care).
- List the steps in the Basic Algorithm in Managing Medical Emergencies
- Describe each of the steps of the Basic Algorithm
- Describe the proper positioning for patients during a medical emergency
- Describe the method of assessing airway patency and of managing a patent airway
- Describe the method of assessing breathing and of ventilating an apneic patient
- Describe the method of assessing circulation
- List and discuss the use of advanced airway devices
Abstract:
In this section the basic management of all medical emergencies is introduced. The algorithm is P-C-A-B-D – Positioning – Circulation – Airway – Breathing – Definitive Care. Each of these steps is described for (1) the conscious patient and (2) the unconscious patient.
Outline:
- Introduction
- Legal obligation of healthcare provider in medical emergency
- Recognition & diagnosis of emergency situation
- By patient
- Angina pectoris
- Bronchospasm (asthma)
- By doctor or dental staff
- Diagnosis based on response – or lack of – to emergency treatment
- Syncope
- Cardiac arrest
- Hypoglycemia
- Diagnosis based on response – or lack of – to emergency treatment
- Through recognition of presenting signs & symptoms
- By patient
- The basic emergency management algorithm: P – C – A –
B – D
- P = Positioning of victim
- Conscious
- Unconscious
- C = Circulation
- Conscious
- Unconscious
- A = Airway
- Conscious
- Unconscious
- B = Breathing
- Conscious
- Unconscious
- D = Definitive care
- Diagnosis
- Drugs
- Defibrillation
- P = Positioning of victim
PREPCE
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Managing Sedation Complications 2018
Now updated for 2018!
This course is for dentists who provide minimal and
moderate sedation and provides didactic instruction for patient assessment and
monitoring. Particular emphasis is placed on airway management techniques.
- Describe qualities of dentist leadership of the in-office dental anesthesia team.
- Recognize sedation levels and general anesthesia in terms of clinical characteristics and influence on respiratory and cardiovascular function.
- Describe essential features of preoperative assessment for patients undergoing dental treatment under sedation or general anesthesia.
- Identify principles of patient monitoring distinguishing requirements for moderate sedation versus deep sedation/general anesthesia.
- Explain proper airway maintenance during sedation and general anesthesia.
- Discuss the proper use of devices for oxygenation and ventilation.
- Describe the pathogenesis, recognition and appropriate management of
possible complications associated with moderate sedation, including essential
pharmacology of emergency drugs that may be required.
Abstract:
The course is designed to train the practicing dentist in the proper
recognition and management of respiratory complications that may be associated
with the use of moderate sedation.
Outline:
Lesson 1: Patient Safety, Leadership Skills and Teamwork
Lesson 2:
Presedation Patient Assessment
Lesson 3: Respiratory Monitoring
Lesson 4:
Primary Assessment
Lesson 5: Supplemental Oxygenation
Lesson 6: Positive
Pressure Ventilation
Lesson 7: Management of Respiratory Depression
Lesson
8: Management of Airway Obstruction
Lesson 9: Intra-operative nausea and
vomiting
Lesson 10: Cardiovascular Considerations
Lesson 11: Summary and
ADA Airway Algorithm
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