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 2020 and Coding Companion Kit which is required as reference to be able to complete the course. The kit includes:

•  CDT 2020: Dental Procedure Codes print book and e-book
•  CDT 2020 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the Dental Team print book and e-book

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 CDTmanual 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: The ADA Dental Coding Certificate program is not included in the ADA CE Online subscription.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Wednesday, June 3, 2020. 

Overview
During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists have had to adjust their safety protocols. With the goal of minimizing transmission of the virus at the forefront, the use of rubber dams is an option. Review the advantages and basic armamentarium of using a rubber dam with Kathy Shafer, Assistant Clinical Dean at Southern Illinois University.

In this course, you will:
• Identify the benefits of rubber dam usage
• Review clamp and frame selection best for each type of procedure
• Discuss tips on placement

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.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Thursday, June 4, 2020. 

Overview
Across the country, many practices have started bringing their teams back, and still, a few are just now able to turn their eyes towards the prospect of reopening. As employers, dentists are now dealing with an entirely new set of issues. This presentation will walk you through the reopening process, with the aim of making it as painless as possible.

Presenter
Paul Edwards, CEO and co-founder of CEDR HR Solutions, a leading provider of on-demand HR support for dental practices of all sizes and specialties across the United States.

This presentation covers:
• Documenting and addressing employee concerns and issues from your being open during the pandemic
• Adjusting to the "new normal" of doing business
• Which of the new laws you must comply with and why you might choose to comply
• Forms you’ll need for opening, temporary closures, or having to address employee concerns; where to find them and how to use them
• What to do if your employees refuse to return to work, and more
• Documenting and rehiring your team after a furlough or layoff
• Complying with the new PPP guidance when it comes to forgiveness and an employee who does not accept your offer to return

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.

Now what do I do? Identifying and treating emergencies

Overview
Hours are spent training and practicing emergency procedures for adults but totally ignored is a large percentage patient population, children. Emergencies don’t only happen in sedated patients; they can occur in children at any time. Do you have the training and the specific equipment needed to treat and stabilize children? This course will review identification, recognition and treatment of medical and sedation emergencies. By understanding the unique physiology and anatomy of the pediatric patient, prevention of an emergency becomes and important component of emergency care. A child specific emergency kit setup will also be discussed.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Friday, June 12, 2020. 

Overview
ADA staff, along with the Academy of Dental Certified Public Accountants and a labor law expert will provide ADA members with a current overview of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster loan programs. A recent law passed by Congress made significant changes to the PPP loans and the webinar will focus on providing a detailed description of those changes and how dental practices can navigate those changes moving forward.

Presenters
Mike Graham, ADA SVP of Government and Public Affairs
Allen Schiff, President of the ADCPA
Cathy Albrecht, ADA Senior Associate General Counsel
Megan Mortimer, Congressional Lobbyist for the ADA

In this presentation, you will:
• Review Changes to the Paycheck Protection – what changes were made by passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
• Identify how those changes will affect your business decisions, documentation for receiving full loan forgiveness and important deadlines to consider
• Discuss what the ADA id continuing to advocate for to support small business dental practices

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.

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.

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:

1. The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
2. The Hazard Communication Standard
3. The Infectious Disease Process
4. Immunization recommendations
5. Standard Precautions
6. Infection Control
7. Cleaning, Sterilization and Disinfection
8. 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:

1. OSHA Standards for the Dental Office
2. State Boards of Dentistry
3. Immunization
4. Standard Precautions
5. Chairside Infection Control
6. Infection Control After Treatment
7. Infection Control During Radiographic Procedures
8. Cleaning, Sterilization, and Disinfection
9. Infection Control in the Dental Laboratory

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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.

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.

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). 

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.

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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Learn more about ADA CE Online Contact us for additional support at:
ce_online@ada.org or 800.621.8099