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This course will highlight the systemic diseases and mental health issues with direct and/or indirect influence on the oral and maxillofacial complex. Suggestions to improve oral hygiene and to facilitate dental appointments will also be included.

The ability to maintain optimal oral health requires daily attention to oral hygiene and regular dental evaluations. The oral environment has a complex composition of microbial organisms and any alteration in this environment, from systemic illness, treatments, or poor oral hygiene, can result in short-and long-term oral effects. Even patients with ideal physical and mental health can be challenged in their pursuit of optimal oral health. Patients with complicated medical and/or mental health ...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * State the relationship between hand hygiene and the acquisition of healthcare-associated pathogens. * Describe hand cleansing techniques and the accepted principles of surgical hand antisepsis. * Summarize the categories of hand cleansers and their applications. * Identify factors affecting adherence to hand hygiene guidelines among healthcare workers.

Poor oral hygiene and dental disease may be more prevalent in patients with disabilities due to the effects of their condition and medication on the oral environment. This course provides dental professionals with information to help the patient with special needs and the caregiver attain the appropriate knowledge to treat and maintain good oral health.

Dysphagia Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and Dietitians all play a role in the oral health of their patients, yet oral hygiene continues to be vastly neglected in nursing home residents. Focused attention has recently been placed on the mouth as a result of the reemerging relationship between oral health and systemic disease, especially aspiration pneumonia. Clinicians of all experience levels may be expected to evaluate and develop intervention p...

Scheduled for April 13, April 25, October 16, and November 2, 2012, at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, 801 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL, this course for monitoring and administration of nitrous oxide by allied dental personnel will be designed to meet the certification requirements of the State of Illinois for expanded functions. This course will include both didactic and clinical components in the monitoring and administration of nitrous oxide and advanced airway ma...

Healthcare professionals have the responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control in all healthcare settings and to oversee and monitor those medical and ancillary personnel for whom the professional is responsible. This course provides the information necessary for healthcare professionals to monitor, control, and prevent infection in healthcare settings.

Ongoing research and emerging information investigating possible mechanisms of action and confirming links between oral health and a woman's overall well-being makes it imperative that dental professionals expand their knowledge of medicine. The information in this course has relevance and application to the daily practice of dentistry as the conscientious healthcare professional assumes an expanded role in the total care of their patients.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn: Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting. Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control. Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strategies for prevention and control of pathogens. Summarize accepted prevention strategies to prevent dental patient and dental healthcare worker conta...

The days of being “just” a dental assistant are gone. As we continually strive to learn new things and improve our skills, the role of a dental assistant changes. In many states, laws concerning dental assistants are changing and the dental assistant is now able to perform more, such as fabricating provisional crowns and bridges. With this growth comes new responsibilities. This course is designed to teach dental assistants how to fabricate provisional crowns or bridges. The term pr...

This financial management course focuses on how a dental practice protects information, receives monies for services rendered, and makes payments to outside entities. Upon completion of this course, the dental professional will be able to apply standard financial procedures to any dental practice.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn: Describe the epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common infections (such as CMV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, HSV1&2 , Staphylococcus-MRSA, Streptococcus, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, Cold Sores, Influenza, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, Fungal Infections etc.) encountered in the dental settings. Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting. Explain t...

This course is designed for all members of the dental team to inform and educate about risk management and prevention of medical errors in clinical practice. All dental professionals must be proactive in every controllable area to minimize risk of liability to the practice and more importantly, ensure the absolute safety of the dental patient. Many state dental boards require a course that educates the dental team about safety goals and patient protection. We have designed this course to meet ...

This course is a comprehensive review of currently accepted practices for dental local anesthetic administration. This course will not lead to licensure of local anesthetic administration. The student should be knowledgeable about head and neck anatomy and basic emergency medical procedures for the dental office, including CPR. Suitable for dentists and dental hygienists who are licensed to administer local anesthesia per the scope of practice in their licensing states.

The 2 CE course is specifically designed for dental professionals to satisfy state board licensing requirements for continuing education concerning Domestic Violence and the clinical dental setting. Domestic or family violence exists in every city, neighborhood, and community. Domestic violence is often a silent cycle of physical, emotional, and verbal abuse that leaves victims feeling trapped and helpless. The course is updated with the latest recommendations from various organizations about ...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Clinical Masterclass Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing At the conclusion of Oral/Dental Cases, attendees should understand: 1. Describe the common pitfalls during treatment of oral and dental disorders in the urgent care. 2. Differentiate when and to whom patients with common oral/dental disorders should follow up. 3. Explain the current treatment trends for oral and dental disorders i...

Dentists know that patient compliance with dental advice is associated with better outcomes and reduced risk. "Fear and Finances" are frequent reasons for noncompliance. This self-paced Internet activity presents cases and criteria designed to assist the dental practitioner in knowing when to simply continue care; when to document Informed Refusal; and when it is necessary to dismiss a patient. For those cases where dismissal is necessary as a last resort, procedures are presented to avoid pa...

This course is for Ohio Dental Radiographers (Ohio dental assistants with current certificate) to satisfy the Ohio Dental Board requirement of 2 course hours of continuing education in dental radiography technology at the time of renewal. This lively course provides a summary of the shadow- casting concept and parallel technique with bisecting the angle. Many "tricks" are offered to manage problematic oral conditions when taking radiographs. These include Bisecting the Angle, Moving the Ima...

This online course, California Dental Practice Act - 2012, meets the standards of the Dental Board of California (DBC) for a comprehensive review of the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) for license renewal. All licensed dental professionals are mandated by the California Code of Regulation 1600 to receive instruction before each license renewal period. The course covers basics about the governing board, statutory mandates about the scope of dental practice for auxiliaries, laws governing ...

California Infection Control 2012 is designed to meet California code legal requirements and Dental Board approved new regulations adopted in August 2011 for mandated Infection Control instruction. This course meets the standards for dental license renewal for dentists and auxiliaries. The course is also aligned with the most current CDC guidelines as of January 2012. The course begins with an historical overview of aseptic surgical techniques and early infection control. The course continu...

This course reviews the general use of nitrous oxide for the dental practitioner and dental staff. The course emphasizes best clinical practices to support absolute patient safety and to assure that clinicians minimize exposure to themselves in the workplace. OSHA sets forth specific guidelines for clinical and workplace safety which will be discussed in detail. Also a review of common terms is provided as an appendix, as well as information about workplace safety and monitoring systems for ex...

Dental Board of California Mandated Infection Control - 2 Hours Dental Practice act - 2 Hours

Patients with disabilities, who make up a large segment of the population, are often overlooked when it comes to oral health care for a variety of reasons. However, it is our responsibility as dental health care professionals to meet the needs of this very special group of patients. By taking this course the dental professional will be able to recognize the patient with special needs, understand the oral health issues facing patients with disabilities, and implement simple design changes to ...

This 2 hour / 2 CE course meets the requirements for most state boards for license renewal. The newly updated course reviews basic definitions, the etiology and epidemiology, CDC guidelines, clinical manifestations of oral lesions associated with AIDS, and treatment options and referral protocols. The course covers best practices for post- exposure reporting. The course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge on a dental team and meant to foster a team approach to management of the medicall...

Dental Care for Special Needs Patients

Dental Care for Special Needs Patients

Hand Hygiene

Helping the Special Needs Patient Maintain Oral Health

Oral Health for the Elderly - Evaluation and Care

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Administration Clinical Certification Course

Infection Control: The New York Requirement

Women's Health for Dental Healthcare Professionals

Infection Control Course for Iowa Dental Professionals - Dental Board of Iowa Approved

Fabrication of Provisional Crowns and Bridges

Infection Control for Wisconsin Dental Hygienists

Infection Control Course for Maryland Licensed Dental Professionals

The Business of Dentistry: Financial Management for the Dental Office

Dental Infection Control - California, New York, Maryland, Minnesota & North Dakota Approved

Infection Control Course for North Dakota Licensed Dental Professionals

Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Online Course - Dental Board of California Approved

Infectious Diseases & Infection Control for Arizona Licensed Dental Professionals

Risk Management: Prevention of Medical Errors in the Dental Practice (all states)

Local Anesthesia Administration Review

Domestic Violence & Dental Professionals

Oral/Dental Cases

Managing the Dental Patient Relationship and Patient Dismissal as Last Resort

Infection Control for Minnesota Dental Professionals - Meets MBD's Requirement of Core Subject

Ohio Dental Radiographers - License Renewal Course

California Dental Practice Act - 2012

California Infection Control- 2012

Nitrous Oxide Oxide Sedation Review: Clinical Guidelines & Workplace Safey

California Infection Control and Dental Practice Act - Dental Board of California Approved

The Patient with Special Needs: General Treatment Considerations

HIV / AIDS: Updated Review & Clinical Considerations 2012

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