Courses

Advances in both dentistry and medicine are constantly occurring and it’s vital for the dental professional to stay apprised and understand developments that may impact patient care. This year there are substantial changes, including the recent fanfare surrounding Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. It’s clear that dentists will be seeing a lot of these medications, either in treatment for diabetes or as designer drugs for weight loss. Dr. Leslie Fang, MD, PhD, and DOCS Medical Director, presents a comprehensive review of the latest in medicine in Pay to Starve: You Are What You Eat. Discussion includes the newest medication options for diabetes mellitus and weight loss management, their impact on cardiovascular conditions, and the oral complications for patients on chemotherapy or immunotherapy – plus more up-to-date information from the 14th Edition of The Ultimate Cheat Sheets. 2 CE

During this information-packed presentation, Dr. Michael Silverman discusses the 8 key elements of marketing for dental patients with real-life case examples and equips you with strategies to make intelligent marketing decisions for your business. This course is worth 1.5 CE.

Today’s digital dental systems are designed to enhance smiles while saving you chair time and money – without compromise. Presented by Dr. C. Ray Coleman, DDS, this informative program will teach you simple steps to adding night guards, dentures, flippers, long-term temporary crowns, and more to your cosmetic and general dentistry lineup. You’ll also learn a system to cement implant crowns in minutes – designed to prevent bone loss with minimal adjustments. You will earn 1 CE.

Presented by Dr. Anthony Feck, Dean of Faculty for DOCS Education, this special program focuses on 25 critical safety tips tailored for sedation dentists who are treating a diverse patient population. Even if you have a perfect record, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and increase your confidence level, while benefitting from a quarter-century of sedation dentistry training. A Q&A session from the original recording follows for additional insights. It is worth 1.5 CE.

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is cutting-edge technology that continues to elevate dental imaging beyond two-dimensional radiographs. By harnessing the power of this safe and cost-effective diagnostic tool, dentists can redefine their ability to care for patients.  Dr. Robert Timothy, DDS, presents CBCT: Harness the Power of 3D and 4D in Your Practice, an enlightening program that will explore the potential of CBCT technology for diagnosis and treatment planning for dental patients. It is worth 1.5 CE.

This online course qualifies for 1.5 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon completion.

IV sedation has proven to be one of the safest procedures in dentistry, however, it’s important to regularly evaluate chair-side experiences that don’t go as planned. In IV Case Reviews, DOCS Education and Dr. Anthony Feck present 10 IV sedation cases involving patients with a variety of ages, physical conditions, medical issues, and outcomes. Even when a problem isn’t your fault, you can still be held responsible, so an ounce of prevention can save a life as well as your practice.

1.5 CE

Much has changed in today’s employment market as dental practices are working hard to return to pre-pandemic strength. Presented by Grace Godlasky, J.D., Solution Center Manager at CEDR HR Solutions, this timely presentation will cover current guidelines in the hiring market, with a special emphasis on the dental industry and the challenges that practice owners may be experiencing. This course is worth 1 CE.