Courses

Most odontogenic infections are polymicrobial. The number of isolated strains ranges from 1 to 10 with an average number of approximately 4 isolates per infection. The majority of these infections can be resolved satisfactorily through primary dental care. When antibacterial chemotherapy is indicated, the drug of choice should be either the most effective drug against infective pathogens or the least toxic alternative among several available agents. Dr. Geza Terezhalmy will discuss the pharmacology of antibacterial agents and present evidence-based information that will help you with the selection of the most appropriate choice for the management of an odontogenic infection. It is worth 4 CE.

While the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms in the oral healthcare setting is rare, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) do present a potential hazard to oral healthcare workers and patients alike. To prevent or minimize HAIs, oral healthcare facilities are mandated to develop a written infection control/exposure control protocol that extends to all aspects of the clinical process. Presented by Dr. Geza Terezhalmy, participants will be introduced to evidence-based information that will facilitate compliance with, and the implementation of, infection control rules and recommendations made by federal, state, and local agencies and professional organizations. This course is worth 4 CE.

This presentation will review a simple neuromuscular procedure for making accurate implant overdentures with little to no post-operative adjustments. Contrary to the conventional anatomically designed prosthesis, this advanced concept eliminates the majority of the over-denture problems that dentists have encountered for the last 100 years. Presented by Joseph J. Massad, DDS.  It is worth 1.5 CE.

The Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or Dental Surgery (DDS) is not merely a barber surgeon. As dentists, we possess an intimate knowledge of head and neck anatomy, disease processes, and craniofacial conditions. In fact, dentists have surgical experience that surpasses many other health care professionals. Taught by Timothy A Hess, DDS, MAGD, this course will show how the administration of neurotoxins and dermal fillers for therapeutic & aesthetics procedures of the head and neck is a natural extension of the dentist’s skill set. It is worth 1 CE.

Dentists are tasked with delivering a reasonable standard of care to all patients. When allegations are raised against a dentist or their care, Standard of Care Investigators (SCI) conduct an examination and weigh the evidence to determine if a license infraction occurred and requires punitive action by the dental board. In this fast-paced, hard-hitting presentation, you'll learn from an SCI veteran John Dovgan, DDS about the top 10 things that can cause your license to be revoked or suspended. It is worth 1 CE.