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

Sedation dentistry is a dream scenario… until it isn't. Join Dr. Anthony Feck, DOCS Education’s Dean of Faculty and lead instructor, for an informative program that will empower you to navigate the toughest sedation cases with confidence. You’ll be armed with the knowledge and strategies needed to recognize the warning signs of a nightmare sedation event and manage it head-on. You'll earn 2 CE hours.

Did you know that Hepatitis C is almost cured? And Hepatitis B will probably follow soon? It’s true.

In Module Twelve of the Ultimate Cheat Sheet Series - you’ll learn…

The good news about viral hepatitis infection rates
How a sharp decline in viral hepatitis will affect your protocol

1 CE hour

In this 2 Part Module, you'll learn about the Updates in Coronary Artery Disease and Its Impact on Dentistry. The type of stent placed in patients with heart disease dictates the drugs prescribed to them. Currently, there are five types of stents, all of which work differently. Then you'll study Congestive Heart Failure, The Number One Heart Disease, and the Dental Implications. Dentists who opt to treat patients with heart disease must perform a risk stratification. That’s because a patient with a compromised vascular system is susceptible to multiple adverse outcomes. This is Module Ten of the Ultimate Cheat Sheet Companion Series.

1.5 CE hours

Anti-cancer drugs have been implicated for causing bone destruction in the jaw (MRONJ). The number of cases--and the number of drugs causing this osteonecrosis--appears to be growing. This is Module Nine of the Ultimate Cheat Sheet Companion Series.

1 CE hour

Brilinta and Effient are branded, anti-platelets used by patients who’ve suffered heart attacks or have exhibited symptoms of heart disease. This is Module Eight of the Ultimate Cheat Sheet Companion Series.

1 CE hour

Coumadin, long the gold standard among anticoagulants, is facing serious competition. Newer drugs provide the same advantages, without the onerous restrictions. In this module, you’ll learn how to make treatment plans for patients on new, oral anticoagulant drugs. This is Module Seven of the Ultimate Cheat Sheet Companion Series.

1 CE hour