JADA March 2021

Background. Although much is still unknown about the full effects of COVID-19, literature from the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic (spring and summer 2020) supports a postviral immunologic reaction resulting in a multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The purpose of this study was to report the rates of documented oral and oropharyngeal manifestations among these patients and to determine the association of these findings with other MIS-C symptoms.

JADA March 2021

Background. The impact of hyperglycemia on dental implant therapy remains unclear. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the authors compared the rates of implant failure and periimplant bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), and peri-implant bone loss (PIBL) among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and nondiabetic patients. The authors performed subgroup analyses based on glycemic level to evaluate whether patients with higher glycemic levels were more prone to peri-implant inflammation.

The information contained in this program was current as of Nov. 30, 2020.

In light of an evidence-based approach to practice, most dental professionals consider dental care to be safe and effective; but as our medical colleagues discovered two decades ago, we don’t know what we don’t know. The dental profession has no systematic mechanism to documenting blamelessly adverse events and risks to patient and provider safety, by which dentists can collectively learn from the experience of others without having to experience that adverse event themselves. Safety in health care is a profession’s ultimate ethical and professional commitment. How can dentists improve "safety culture" and make a difference for patients and themselves?

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

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Spend an hour in a quick-paced and fun virtual classroom environment with technology key opinion leaders. Dr. Lou Shuman will participate and moderate a lively discussion with dentistry's technology leadership Drs. John Flucke, Marty Jablow and Pam Maragliano-Muniz. They will share their expertise to bring your practice to the next level in our new dental reality.

Presenters:
John Flucke, D.D.S.
Marty Jablow, D.M.D.
Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, D.M.D.
Lou Shuman, D.M.D., C.A.G.S.

Learning objectives:
• Apply information about cutting edge technology and how they can improve your practice and patient treatment outcomes
• Understand the advantages of using technology for increased profitability
• Discuss the benefits of using technology for increased practice efficiency

This is a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Gary Kadi discusses the common concerns and challenges facing the dental community during these days of uncertainty. He shares decades of experience in empowering dentists and dental teams to go from good to world class.
This course is perfect for:
• Dentists and their teams who need to bounce back from any unexpected setback, twist of fortune, or issue that comes along as we live out that dash between our birth dates and our "dirt naps."
• Those of us who may have forgotten our purpose in the midst of uncertainty; the starting point is always to remember our purpose.
• Team members in your practice who are in need of a fresh start. If you continue thinking of people in the traditional manner, you’ll get the traditional results, and it won’t end well.
• Dentists who want to put the right people in the right places doing the right things but aren't sure how.
• Dental teams who are looking for certainty in the post-pandemic world.
If you’re dealing with being overworked and underpaid, drained and tired, experiencing disrespect for your craft and no light at the end of your tunnel.

Presenter:
Gary Kadi, CEO, NextLevel Practice

Learning objectives:
• Identify strategies to help you and your practice bounce back from unforeseen challenges
• Discuss the quality, service, and price triangle and how you can’t offer all three
• Explain how to implement the 4 P’s - purpose, process, people, and platforms – Emphasis on process during this presentation

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

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

PREPCE

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