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.

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.

This Light Sedation online course qualifies for Oregon’s nitrous oxide permit renewal requirements*. It provides 4 hours of CE credit that is issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion and a minimum exam score of 75%.

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.