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$199.95
Gain new levels of knowledge with access to a wide library of topics for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. With your Elite Dental Passport Membership you get:
- Unlimited access to ALL our high-quality, evidence-based online CE courses for dental professionals for a full year, including courses to fulfill state requirements
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- Instant access to certificates upon successful course completion
- When we publish New or Updated courses, they will automatically be added to your membership
California Dental CE Requirement 25-Hour Package
$150.00
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Infection Control Standards for California Dental Health Care Workers, 4th Edition (2 hrs)
This course is designed to familiarize dental healthcare personnel with the requirements for infection control in dental offices in the State of California related to the Dental Board of California’s Minimum Standards for Infection Control (Cal. Code Regs., Title 16, Section 1005) as revised effective August 20, 2011.
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California Dental Practice Act, 5th Edition (2 hrs)
The California Dental Practice Act is the set of regulations that governs dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This course provides an overview of these governmental entities and outlines the content of the Dental Practice Act, its attending regulations, and other statutes relating to dental practice. The content of this basic-level course was derived primarily from the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Dental Practice Act, California Code of Regulations, and California Dental Association Code of Ethics. With a more complete understanding of this Dental Practice Act, all dental team members will be better able to practice within its guidelines.
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Tobacco Cessation: The Dental Health Professional's Role, 2nd Edition (3 hrs)
The purpose of this basic-level course is to provide dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with background and guidelines for tobacco interventions in clinical practice. The course will discuss the prevalence of smoking of combustible tobacco and use of smokeless tobacco products as well as the health risks of tobacco use and tobacco exposure.
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Herbal-Drug Interactions Important in Dentistry (3 hrs)
This basic-level course describes the prevalence and risk for interactions involving herbal medicines and lists the herbal medications and drugs of greatest concern to dental professionals.
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HPV and Oral Cancer (4 hrs)
This intermediate-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with general information about HPV, evidence of the association between oral HPV and oral cancer, and effective ways to further communicate this information to patients. This course provides dental professionals with information that will enable them to effectively meet the challenges they face as the link between HPV and oral health continues to emerge.
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Medication-Related Damage to Oral Hard and Soft Tissues (2 hrs)
The purpose of this basic-level course is to prepare dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants to identify these medication-related adverse effects and treat or assist in treating them.
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Medicinal Marijuana Review (4 hrs)
Designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, this intermediate-level course will review the pharmacology and current state of medicinal marijuana as it relates to oral health care. The information presented in this course should be considered essential knowledge for all OHCPs, both seasoned and newly credentialed.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Among Dental Patients: Scope, Prevention, and Management Considerations (5 hrs)
The purpose of this basic-level course is to provide dental practitioners with an appreciation of the scope of the problem of prescription drug abuse and a realization that the misuse and abuse of these drugs likely take place among the patient populations they serve. By becoming familiar with the pharmacology of the most commonly abused drugs, the risk factors for developing addictive behaviors, and the manner in which these medications are commonly acquired, dental providers will be positioned to curb prescribing practices that contribute to this growing problem and will be better able to serve their patients and their communities as informed prevention advocates.
California Dental Hygienist CE Requirement 12-Hour Package
$72.00
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Infection Control Standards for California Dental Health Care Workers, 4th Edition (2 hrs)
This course is designed to familiarize dental healthcare personnel with the requirements for infection control in dental offices in the State of California related to the Dental Board of California’s Minimum Standards for Infection Control (Cal. Code Regs., Title 16, Section 1005) as revised effective August 20, 2011.
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California Dental Practice Act, 5th Edition (2 hrs)
The California Dental Practice Act is the set of regulations that governs dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This course provides an overview of these governmental entities and outlines the content of the Dental Practice Act, its attending regulations, and other statutes relating to dental practice. The content of this basic-level course was derived primarily from the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Dental Practice Act, California Code of Regulations, and California Dental Association Code of Ethics. With a more complete understanding of this Dental Practice Act, all dental team members will be better able to practice within its guidelines.
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HPV and Oral Cancer (4 hrs)
This intermediate-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with general information about HPV, evidence of the association between oral HPV and oral cancer, and effective ways to further communicate this information to patients. This course provides dental professionals with information that will enable them to effectively meet the challenges they face as the link between HPV and oral health continues to emerge.
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Medicinal Marijuana Review (4 hrs)
Designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, this intermediate-level course will review the pharmacology and current state of medicinal marijuana as it relates to oral health care. The information presented in this course should be considered essential knowledge for all OHCPs, both seasoned and newly credentialed.
California Dental Assistant CE Requirement 12-Hour Package
$72.00
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Infection Control Standards for California Dental Health Care Workers, 4th Edition (2 hrs)
This course is designed to familiarize dental healthcare personnel with the requirements for infection control in dental offices in the State of California related to the Dental Board of California’s Minimum Standards for Infection Control (Cal. Code Regs., Title 16, Section 1005) as revised effective August 20, 2011.
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California Dental Practice Act, 5th Edition (2 hrs)
The California Dental Practice Act is the set of regulations that governs dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This course provides an overview of these governmental entities and outlines the content of the Dental Practice Act, its attending regulations, and other statutes relating to dental practice. The content of this basic-level course was derived primarily from the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Dental Practice Act, California Code of Regulations, and California Dental Association Code of Ethics. With a more complete understanding of this Dental Practice Act, all dental team members will be better able to practice within its guidelines.
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HPV and Oral Cancer (4 hrs)
This intermediate-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with general information about HPV, evidence of the association between oral HPV and oral cancer, and effective ways to further communicate this information to patients. This course provides dental professionals with information that will enable them to effectively meet the challenges they face as the link between HPV and oral health continues to emerge.
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Medicinal Marijuana Review (4 hrs)
Designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, this intermediate-level course will review the pharmacology and current state of medicinal marijuana as it relates to oral health care. The information presented in this course should be considered essential knowledge for all OHCPs, both seasoned and newly credentialed.
California Dental Courses
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California Dental Practice Act, 5th Edition
Online
Mandatory
2
$19.95
Online
Mandatory
2
The California Dental Practice Act is the set of regulations that governs dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This course provides an overview of these governmental entities and outlines the content of the Dental Practice Act, its attending regulations, and other statutes relating to dental practice. The content of this basic-level course was derived primarily from the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Dental Practice Act, California Code of Regulations, and California Dental Association Code of Ethics. With a more complete understanding of this Dental Practice Act, all dental team members will be better able to practice within its guidelines.
California Dental Practice Act, 5th Edition
$19.95
The California Dental Practice Act is the set of regulations that governs dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This course provides an overview of these governmental entities and outlines the content of the Dental Practice Act, its attending regulations, and other statutes relating to dental practice. The content of this basic-level course was derived primarily from the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Dental Practice Act, California Code of Regulations, and California Dental Association Code of Ethics. With a more complete understanding of this Dental Practice Act, all dental team members will be better able to practice within its guidelines.
Infection Control Standards for California Dental Health Care Workers, 4th Edition
Online
Mandatory
2
$19.95
Online
Mandatory
2
This course is designed to familiarize dental healthcare personnel with the requirements for infection control in dental offices in the State of California related to the Dental Board of California’s Minimum Standards for Infection Control (Cal. Code Regs., Title 16, Section 1005) as revised effective August 20, 2011.
Infection Control Standards for California Dental Health Care Workers, 4th Edition
$19.95
This course is designed to familiarize dental healthcare personnel with the requirements for infection control in dental offices in the State of California related to the Dental Board of California’s Minimum Standards for Infection Control (Cal. Code Regs., Title 16, Section 1005) as revised effective August 20, 2011.
Aesthetic Indirect Inlays and Onlays, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
In today’s aesthetically conscious world, more patients demand restorations that mimic the color and appearance of their natural teeth and therefore project an image of health and wellness. This basic-level course describes the evolution of aesthetic direct posterior restorative materials and their limitations and goes on to identify the characteristics, indications, and limitations of aesthetic indirect inlays and onlays. Through the use of clinical case reports, dental professionals learn the steps needed to properly execute aesthetic indirect inlays and onlays, thereby expanding their clinical armamentarium.
Aesthetic Indirect Inlays and Onlays, 2nd Edition
$9.95
In today’s aesthetically conscious world, more patients demand restorations that mimic the color and appearance of their natural teeth and therefore project an image of health and wellness. This basic-level course describes the evolution of aesthetic direct posterior restorative materials and their limitations and goes on to identify the characteristics, indications, and limitations of aesthetic indirect inlays and onlays. Through the use of clinical case reports, dental professionals learn the steps needed to properly execute aesthetic indirect inlays and onlays, thereby expanding their clinical armamentarium.
Allergic Reactions to Metals in the Mouth
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This basic-level course reviews the importance of metals for human health, identifies common harmful metals and their role in disease, and discusses hypersensitivity reactions, with particular regard to metal allergies in medical and dental patients. Corrosion is also discussed relative to its role in the hypersensitivity reactions experienced by dental patients.
Allergic Reactions to Metals in the Mouth
$19.95
This basic-level course reviews the importance of metals for human health, identifies common harmful metals and their role in disease, and discusses hypersensitivity reactions, with particular regard to metal allergies in medical and dental patients. Corrosion is also discussed relative to its role in the hypersensitivity reactions experienced by dental patients.
CDC and the Practice of Dental Hygiene
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the dental hygienist with the document Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. The 2016 CDC document, Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care will be introduced and discussed, and new information relevant to the practice of dental hygiene published by CDC since 2003 will be presented
CDC and the Practice of Dental Hygiene
$19.95
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the dental hygienist with the document Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. The 2016 CDC document, Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care will be introduced and discussed, and new information relevant to the practice of dental hygiene published by CDC since 2003 will be presented
Caries Management by Risk Assessment: CAMBRA in Dental Practice, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This basic-level course describes the multifactorial nature of caries, the factors that affect caries risk, and the specific risk levels of individuals. The importance of saliva testing and the risks, alternatives, and benefits of using glass ionomers as dental sealants are also discussed. The learner will be introduced to different protocols in order to treat caries using the medical model.
Caries Management by Risk Assessment: CAMBRA in Dental Practice, 2nd Edition
$19.95
This basic-level course describes the multifactorial nature of caries, the factors that affect caries risk, and the specific risk levels of individuals. The importance of saliva testing and the risks, alternatives, and benefits of using glass ionomers as dental sealants are also discussed. The learner will be introduced to different protocols in order to treat caries using the medical model.
Caries-Prone Patients: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
Dental caries is a preventable disease that affects a majority of the population. The course identifies the factors that influence patient diet choices including food availability and convenience, parental influence, habit, cost, and media. Personalized patient care and education to decrease incidence of caries are discussed.
Caries-Prone Patients: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention
$19.95
Dental caries is a preventable disease that affects a majority of the population. The course identifies the factors that influence patient diet choices including food availability and convenience, parental influence, habit, cost, and media. Personalized patient care and education to decrease incidence of caries are discussed.
Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse: A Review for the Dental Professional
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This basic-level course reviews commonly misused substances, discusses their origins, and details the physical effects they can produce. Special consideration is given to substances commonly available in the dental office and the medications dental professionals may administer and prescribe.
Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse: A Review for the Dental Professional
$29.95
This basic-level course reviews commonly misused substances, discusses their origins, and details the physical effects they can produce. Special consideration is given to substances commonly available in the dental office and the medications dental professionals may administer and prescribe.
Chronic Pain Management for the Dental Practitioner: A Psychosocial Perspective
Online
Elective
6
$59.95
Online
Elective
6
This intermediate-level course is intended to address this training deficit by providing dental healthcare professionals with an overview of the nature and scope of chronic pain, as well as basic skills for effective assessment and adjunctive treatments of chronic orofacial pain conditions and related problems.
Chronic Pain Management for the Dental Practitioner: A Psychosocial Perspective
$59.95
This intermediate-level course is intended to address this training deficit by providing dental healthcare professionals with an overview of the nature and scope of chronic pain, as well as basic skills for effective assessment and adjunctive treatments of chronic orofacial pain conditions and related problems.
Complete Dentures: A Review for the Dental Professional
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This intermediate-level course is intended to serve as both a review and an introduction to some of the more recent information and developments in complete denture fabrication. After completing this course, the practitioner will be better equipped to provide quality denture care in a less stressful and more cost-effective manner for both clinician and patient.
Complete Dentures: A Review for the Dental Professional
$29.95
This intermediate-level course is intended to serve as both a review and an introduction to some of the more recent information and developments in complete denture fabrication. After completing this course, the practitioner will be better equipped to provide quality denture care in a less stressful and more cost-effective manner for both clinician and patient.
Complications Associated With Oral Surgery
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants will strengthen the dental team’s ability to identify common complications associated with oral surgery procedures and minimize, manage, and treat postoperative complications.
Complications Associated With Oral Surgery
$9.95
This basic-level course for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants will strengthen the dental team’s ability to identify common complications associated with oral surgery procedures and minimize, manage, and treat postoperative complications.
Contemporary Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
Topics to be presented in this course include the epidemiology, prevention, general treatment considerations, and protocols for management of the full array of TDI. The sequelae of injuries to primary and permanent teeth are also addressed. This basic-level course is appropriate for dentists and for dental auxiliaries with some prior exposure to the treatment of TDI.
Contemporary Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries, 2nd Edition
$29.95
Topics to be presented in this course include the epidemiology, prevention, general treatment considerations, and protocols for management of the full array of TDI. The sequelae of injuries to primary and permanent teeth are also addressed. This basic-level course is appropriate for dentists and for dental auxiliaries with some prior exposure to the treatment of TDI.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Dental Professionals
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
Coronavirus, caused by COVID-19, is a rapidly developing disease. As this disease continues to expand and engulf communities across the United States, it is critical that healthcare professionals become informed of the national standards of care provided by the Centers for Disease Control and other authorative agencies. The purpose of this course is to provide the latest standardized information that is known about the identification, care, and prevention of the disease.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Dental Professionals
$9.95
Coronavirus, caused by COVID-19, is a rapidly developing disease. As this disease continues to expand and engulf communities across the United States, it is critical that healthcare professionals become informed of the national standards of care provided by the Centers for Disease Control and other authorative agencies. The purpose of this course is to provide the latest standardized information that is known about the identification, care, and prevention of the disease.
Dental Ethics and the Digital Age: 3 Hour, Updated 1st Edition
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This basic-level course will help dental professionals gain a better understanding of dental ethics, professionalism, and current ethical challenges, with a particular emphasis on the impact of the digital age. A section of this course will address the ways that the law and ethics intersect. Through a systematic, case-based approach, this course will provide dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with the tools to recognize and navigate the complex ethical issues that may arise in practice.
Dental Ethics and the Digital Age: 3 Hour, Updated 1st Edition
$29.95
This basic-level course will help dental professionals gain a better understanding of dental ethics, professionalism, and current ethical challenges, with a particular emphasis on the impact of the digital age. A section of this course will address the ways that the law and ethics intersect. Through a systematic, case-based approach, this course will provide dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with the tools to recognize and navigate the complex ethical issues that may arise in practice.
Dental Implants: Complications and Peri-Implant Diseases, 2nd edition
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
Dental implants are an established treatment modality in dentistry with a high rate of success and few complications. However, untoward events do occur despite careful treatment planning and meticulous execution of clinical procedures. Surgical complications that can occur include infection, bleeding, wound dehiscence, primary instability of the implant, neurosensory changes, and tissue emphysema. After the implant is osseointegrated, other complications may arise, including inflammatory peri-implant lesions. Such situations may be limited to inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa or, more significantly, involve the supporting bone. All these conditions increase the risk of poor outcomes, including implant loss. This intermediate-level course addresses complications associated with dental implants and reviews selective options for their management.
Dental Implants: Complications and Peri-Implant Diseases, 2nd edition
$9.95
Dental implants are an established treatment modality in dentistry with a high rate of success and few complications. However, untoward events do occur despite careful treatment planning and meticulous execution of clinical procedures. Surgical complications that can occur include infection, bleeding, wound dehiscence, primary instability of the implant, neurosensory changes, and tissue emphysema. After the implant is osseointegrated, other complications may arise, including inflammatory peri-implant lesions. Such situations may be limited to inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa or, more significantly, involve the supporting bone. All these conditions increase the risk of poor outcomes, including implant loss. This intermediate-level course addresses complications associated with dental implants and reviews selective options for their management.
Dental Management for Pediatric Patients with Complex Needs, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
4
$39.95
Online
Elective
4
This intermediate-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with information on selected morbidities that are typical in children and adolescents, and aids clinicians in developing rational thought processes for gathering information from these patients and their caregivers. Equipped with that information, the dental team can develop appropriate dental treatment plans and continuing care regimens that best serve their pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Dental Management for Pediatric Patients with Complex Needs, 2nd Edition
$39.95
This intermediate-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with information on selected morbidities that are typical in children and adolescents, and aids clinicians in developing rational thought processes for gathering information from these patients and their caregivers. Equipped with that information, the dental team can develop appropriate dental treatment plans and continuing care regimens that best serve their pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
Dental Management of Patients Who Have Undergone Oral Cancer Therapy
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course appropriate for dentists, hygienists and assistants, reviews the complications seen in the oral cavity associated with oral cancer therapies and how to help patients mitigate these complications. The course outlines changes seen in the skin, oral mucosa, teeth, bone, salivary glands, muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint, tongue, taste buds, and sequelae such as neurotoxicity, pain, and oral infections. This information will help the practitioner provide up to date care for their patients undergoing oral cancer treatment.
Dental Management of Patients Who Have Undergone Oral Cancer Therapy
$9.95
This basic-level course appropriate for dentists, hygienists and assistants, reviews the complications seen in the oral cavity associated with oral cancer therapies and how to help patients mitigate these complications. The course outlines changes seen in the skin, oral mucosa, teeth, bone, salivary glands, muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint, tongue, taste buds, and sequelae such as neurotoxicity, pain, and oral infections. This information will help the practitioner provide up to date care for their patients undergoing oral cancer treatment.
Dental Public Health Practice, Infrastructure, and Workforce in the United States
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This basic level course, appropriate for all dental professionals, outlines dental public health, its focus, infrastructure, and how the dental public health workforce strives to improve populations oral health.
Dental Public Health Practice, Infrastructure, and Workforce in the United States
$29.95
This basic level course, appropriate for all dental professionals, outlines dental public health, its focus, infrastructure, and how the dental public health workforce strives to improve populations oral health.
Dental Radiation Health: Safety and Protection in the Digital Age, 3-Hour Updated 1st Edition
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This basic-level course reviews the biologic effects of radiation, the methods used in radiation measurement, and the potential sources of radiation exposure. This course discusses radiation safety and protection measures for both patients and dental healthcare workers.
Dental Radiation Health: Safety and Protection in the Digital Age, 3-Hour Updated 1st Edition
$29.95
This basic-level course reviews the biologic effects of radiation, the methods used in radiation measurement, and the potential sources of radiation exposure. This course discusses radiation safety and protection measures for both patients and dental healthcare workers.
Dental Sealants: Clinical Considerations for Selection and Placement
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This basic-level course is designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants who wish to review the latest research and recommendations regarding the use of dental sealants. The course discusses the epidemiology of caries disease and the materials currently used in dental sealants.
Dental Sealants: Clinical Considerations for Selection and Placement
$19.95
This basic-level course is designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants who wish to review the latest research and recommendations regarding the use of dental sealants. The course discusses the epidemiology of caries disease and the materials currently used in dental sealants.
Dental Treatment Planning for the Patient with Oral Cancer
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This intermediate-level course outlines the dental professional’s role in helping their patients before, during, and after oral cancer therapy.
Dental Treatment Planning for the Patient with Oral Cancer
$9.95
This intermediate-level course outlines the dental professional’s role in helping their patients before, during, and after oral cancer therapy.
Dental Treatment in the Correctional System
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course will highlight the unique environment within the correctional system and the challenges of providing dental care therein.
Dental Treatment in the Correctional System
$9.95
This basic-level course will highlight the unique environment within the correctional system and the challenges of providing dental care therein.
Dental Unit Waterline Contamination: Causes, Concerns, and Control, Updated 1st Edition
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course discusses the complexity of DUWL contamination and the importance of monitoring contamination levels. The methods used to control microbial growth and the limitations associated with current approaches are also explained. Participants learn how to judiciously choose a DUWL disinfectant best suited to their practice needs.
Dental Unit Waterline Contamination: Causes, Concerns, and Control, Updated 1st Edition
$9.95
This basic-level course discusses the complexity of DUWL contamination and the importance of monitoring contamination levels. The methods used to control microbial growth and the limitations associated with current approaches are also explained. Participants learn how to judiciously choose a DUWL disinfectant best suited to their practice needs.
Dentin Hypersensitivity: Diagnosis, Etiology, and Management
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This intermediate-level course is intended for general practitioners of dentistry. It will help dentists and their teams, including hygienists and assistants, establish a diagnosis and develop plans to treat dentin hypersensitivity with a range of options tailored for a patient’s particular etiology.
Dentin Hypersensitivity: Diagnosis, Etiology, and Management
$29.95
This intermediate-level course is intended for general practitioners of dentistry. It will help dentists and their teams, including hygienists and assistants, establish a diagnosis and develop plans to treat dentin hypersensitivity with a range of options tailored for a patient’s particular etiology.
Denture Cleansing: An Essential Part of Patient Care
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This basic-level course reviews the diverse colonization of microorganisms found on dentures and the associated oral and systemic health risks, the correlation between candidal infestation of dentures and denture-induced stomatitis, and the pros and cons of various denture cleansing methods.
Denture Cleansing: An Essential Part of Patient Care
$19.95
This basic-level course reviews the diverse colonization of microorganisms found on dentures and the associated oral and systemic health risks, the correlation between candidal infestation of dentures and denture-induced stomatitis, and the pros and cons of various denture cleansing methods.
Diabetes: Dental Management and Links to Periodontal Disease
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
The purpose of this basic-level course is to equip dental professionals with the ability to recognize the classifications and classic signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus, to grasp the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, and to identify periodontal and other oral manifestations associated with diabetes, including attachment loss, alveolar bone loss, gingivitis, xerostomia, and oral candidiasis.
Diabetes: Dental Management and Links to Periodontal Disease
$19.95
The purpose of this basic-level course is to equip dental professionals with the ability to recognize the classifications and classic signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus, to grasp the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, and to identify periodontal and other oral manifestations associated with diabetes, including attachment loss, alveolar bone loss, gingivitis, xerostomia, and oral candidiasis.
Emergency Drugs for the Dental Office
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This course aims to provide the dental practitioner with an overview of emergency adjuncts and medications. It is advisable for dental practitioners to also have formal training to manage emergencies, including basic life support and advance cardiac life support.
Emergency Drugs for the Dental Office
$9.95
This course aims to provide the dental practitioner with an overview of emergency adjuncts and medications. It is advisable for dental practitioners to also have formal training to manage emergencies, including basic life support and advance cardiac life support.
Erosion-Related Tooth Wear: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with guidelines for recognizing and diagnosing dental erosion and offers suggestions for preventive interventions, including record-keeping, nutritional counseling, fluoride use, and home-care procedures. The course also discusses recommended restorative treatment options.
Erosion-Related Tooth Wear: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
$9.95
This basic-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with guidelines for recognizing and diagnosing dental erosion and offers suggestions for preventive interventions, including record-keeping, nutritional counseling, fluoride use, and home-care procedures. The course also discusses recommended restorative treatment options.
Evaluation and Management of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This intermediate level course, appropriate for dental professionals, discusses oral leukoplakia, oral erythroplakia, oral lichen planus, oral submucous fibrosis and proliferative verrucous leukoplakia, their clinical presentation, and how to diagnose and manage these potentially malignant disorders.
Evaluation and Management of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
$19.95
This intermediate level course, appropriate for dental professionals, discusses oral leukoplakia, oral erythroplakia, oral lichen planus, oral submucous fibrosis and proliferative verrucous leukoplakia, their clinical presentation, and how to diagnose and manage these potentially malignant disorders.
Family Violence: Implications for Dental Patients and Practice
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
Members of the dental team must become more aware of the problem of family violence to help prevent abuse and neglect. Clinical protocols can easily be modified to include identification and intervention for cases of suspected abuse and neglect. By applying the knowledge of symptomatology obtained in this basic-level course and providing appropriate intervention, every member of the dental team can help stem the epidemic of family violence.
Family Violence: Implications for Dental Patients and Practice
$19.95
Members of the dental team must become more aware of the problem of family violence to help prevent abuse and neglect. Clinical protocols can easily be modified to include identification and intervention for cases of suspected abuse and neglect. By applying the knowledge of symptomatology obtained in this basic-level course and providing appropriate intervention, every member of the dental team can help stem the epidemic of family violence.
Geriatric Dentistry: Providing Care for an Aging Population
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
The purpose of this course is to help all dental professionals gain an appreciation for the significant opportunities the aging population will bring to their practices, along with the challenges. This course will provide dental professionals with basic knowledge and information in gerontology and geriatric dentistry that will enhance their ability to diagnose and manage older patients who have been affected by age-dependent or age-associated changes.
Geriatric Dentistry: Providing Care for an Aging Population
$29.95
The purpose of this course is to help all dental professionals gain an appreciation for the significant opportunities the aging population will bring to their practices, along with the challenges. This course will provide dental professionals with basic knowledge and information in gerontology and geriatric dentistry that will enhance their ability to diagnose and manage older patients who have been affected by age-dependent or age-associated changes.
HPV and Oral Cancer
Online
Elective
4
$39.95
Online
Elective
4
This intermediate-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with general information about HPV, evidence of the association between oral HPV and oral cancer, and effective ways to further communicate this information to patients. This course provides dental professionals with information that will enable them to effectively meet the challenges they face as the link between HPV and oral health continues to emerge.
HPV and Oral Cancer
$39.95
This intermediate-level course provides dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with general information about HPV, evidence of the association between oral HPV and oral cancer, and effective ways to further communicate this information to patients. This course provides dental professionals with information that will enable them to effectively meet the challenges they face as the link between HPV and oral health continues to emerge.
Herbal-Drug Interactions Important in Dentistry
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This basic-level course describes the prevalence and risk for interactions involving herbal medicines and lists the herbal medications and drugs of greatest concern to dental professionals.
Herbal-Drug Interactions Important in Dentistry
$29.95
This basic-level course describes the prevalence and risk for interactions involving herbal medicines and lists the herbal medications and drugs of greatest concern to dental professionals.
Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This intermediate level course for healthcare professionals is an introduction into the complex crime of human trafficking, with a focus on sex and labor trafficking and the common symptoms and conditions that occur in trafficked persons. The course provides insights into the facts surrounding human trafficking and relevant health risks for the trafficked person.
Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals
$29.95
This intermediate level course for healthcare professionals is an introduction into the complex crime of human trafficking, with a focus on sex and labor trafficking and the common symptoms and conditions that occur in trafficked persons. The course provides insights into the facts surrounding human trafficking and relevant health risks for the trafficked person.
Humor in Dentistry
Online
Elective
8
$79.95
Online
Elective
8
This course will discuss ways in which healthcare providers can incorporate humor into care of individuals and their families.
Humor in Dentistry
$79.95
This course will discuss ways in which healthcare providers can incorporate humor into care of individuals and their families.
Improving Oral Health Care for Patients With Special Needs
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This course addresses current thinking about the challenges dental professionals face with providing oral healthcare services for people with special needs. It identifies the factors that hinder access to dental care and presents strategies to improve the provision of care for the special needs population. The basic-level course includes recommendations for the management and treatment of special needs patients.
Improving Oral Health Care for Patients With Special Needs
$19.95
This course addresses current thinking about the challenges dental professionals face with providing oral healthcare services for people with special needs. It identifies the factors that hinder access to dental care and presents strategies to improve the provision of care for the special needs population. The basic-level course includes recommendations for the management and treatment of special needs patients.
Incorporating Magnification Into Your Dental Practice, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course explains the basics of incorporating magnification into dental practice. The course describes the evolution of the use of magnification in the field of dentistry, along with the magnification alternatives currently available, including surgical telescopic loupes and the dental operating microscope.
Incorporating Magnification Into Your Dental Practice, 2nd Edition
$9.95
This basic-level course explains the basics of incorporating magnification into dental practice. The course describes the evolution of the use of magnification in the field of dentistry, along with the magnification alternatives currently available, including surgical telescopic loupes and the dental operating microscope.
Infection Control and Prevention in the Dental Office
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This basic-level course reviews the published guidelines and principles of infection control that are essential to prevent the spread of infectious disease in the dental office. Its content is relevant to all dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. The course focuses on six core elements of infection control and describes each element in the context of the practice of dentistry.
Infection Control and Prevention in the Dental Office
$29.95
This basic-level course reviews the published guidelines and principles of infection control that are essential to prevent the spread of infectious disease in the dental office. Its content is relevant to all dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. The course focuses on six core elements of infection control and describes each element in the context of the practice of dentistry.
Infection Control, Cross Contamination, and Instrument Sterilization Techniques, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This course is a basic-level refresher for dental healthcare personnel on infection control, cross contamination, and instrument sterilization techniques. Areas addressed include infection control guidelines; understanding standard versus universal precautions; sterilization and disinfection of patient care items; goals for ensuring disease containment through proper instrument recirculation techniques; handling of contaminated instruments from the treatment room through precleaning, cleaning, and preparation for sterilization; the most commonly used (and accepted) methods of dental instrument sterilization; environmental infection control; dental unit waterlines, biofilm, and water quality; and other infection control considerations.
Infection Control, Cross Contamination, and Instrument Sterilization Techniques, 2nd Edition
$19.95
This course is a basic-level refresher for dental healthcare personnel on infection control, cross contamination, and instrument sterilization techniques. Areas addressed include infection control guidelines; understanding standard versus universal precautions; sterilization and disinfection of patient care items; goals for ensuring disease containment through proper instrument recirculation techniques; handling of contaminated instruments from the treatment room through precleaning, cleaning, and preparation for sterilization; the most commonly used (and accepted) methods of dental instrument sterilization; environmental infection control; dental unit waterlines, biofilm, and water quality; and other infection control considerations.
Light Curing in Dentistry
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
The ability to light cure dental resins “on demand” in the mouth has revolutionized modern dentistry. Consequently the dental light curing unit (LCU) has become an indispensable piece of equipment in almost every dental office. This course discusses the current knowledge of dental curing lights and their use in dentistry
Light Curing in Dentistry
$19.95
The ability to light cure dental resins “on demand” in the mouth has revolutionized modern dentistry. Consequently the dental light curing unit (LCU) has become an indispensable piece of equipment in almost every dental office. This course discusses the current knowledge of dental curing lights and their use in dentistry
Management of Medical Emergencies
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This basic-level course details the three major components of managing medical emergencies in the dental office: prevention, recognition, and treatment.
Management of Medical Emergencies
$19.95
This basic-level course details the three major components of managing medical emergencies in the dental office: prevention, recognition, and treatment.
Managing Dry Mouth
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course describes the role that saliva plays in general and dental health, as well as the causes and consequences of compromised salivary production. Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants will gain an understanding of the scope of this problem, and increase their ability to identify and manage this condition.
Managing Dry Mouth
$9.95
This basic-level course describes the role that saliva plays in general and dental health, as well as the causes and consequences of compromised salivary production. Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants will gain an understanding of the scope of this problem, and increase their ability to identify and manage this condition.
Medication-Related Damage to Oral Hard and Soft Tissues
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
The purpose of this basic-level course is to prepare dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants to identify these medication-related adverse effects and treat or assist in treating them.
Medication-Related Damage to Oral Hard and Soft Tissues
$19.95
The purpose of this basic-level course is to prepare dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants to identify these medication-related adverse effects and treat or assist in treating them.
Medicinal Marijuana Review
Online
Elective
4
$39.95
Online
Elective
4
Designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, this intermediate-level course will review the pharmacology and current state of medicinal marijuana as it relates to oral health care. The information presented in this course should be considered essential knowledge for all OHCPs, both seasoned and newly credentialed.
Medicinal Marijuana Review
$39.95
Designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, this intermediate-level course will review the pharmacology and current state of medicinal marijuana as it relates to oral health care. The information presented in this course should be considered essential knowledge for all OHCPs, both seasoned and newly credentialed.
Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Inhalational Sedation: Managing Pain and Anxiety
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This course reviews the history, pharmacology, and contemporary techniques of N2O/O2 sedation in the dental setting, discusses the continuum of consciousness and examines where N2O/O2 sedation may fit in the treatment paradigm. This course will also fill gaps in knowledge concerning patient selection, regulations, contraindications, and techniques for appropriate administration in certain special populations requiring advanced consideration.
Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Inhalational Sedation: Managing Pain and Anxiety
$29.95
This course reviews the history, pharmacology, and contemporary techniques of N2O/O2 sedation in the dental setting, discusses the continuum of consciousness and examines where N2O/O2 sedation may fit in the treatment paradigm. This course will also fill gaps in knowledge concerning patient selection, regulations, contraindications, and techniques for appropriate administration in certain special populations requiring advanced consideration.
OSHA and CDC Infection Control Standards and Barrier Precautions in the Dental Healthcare Se
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This course emphasizes the importance of infection control in dentistry. By understanding certain principles of disease transmission and using infection control practices dental personnel can prevent disease transmission.
OSHA and CDC Infection Control Standards and Barrier Precautions in the Dental Healthcare Se
$9.95
This course emphasizes the importance of infection control in dentistry. By understanding certain principles of disease transmission and using infection control practices dental personnel can prevent disease transmission.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Review for Dental Professionals, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This intermediate-level course discusses the latest evidence-based diagnostic approaches for OSA and outlines recommended treatment strategies, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), OAs, and surgical intervention, to mitigate the health impact of this common condition.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Review for Dental Professionals, 2nd Edition
$19.95
This intermediate-level course discusses the latest evidence-based diagnostic approaches for OSA and outlines recommended treatment strategies, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), OAs, and surgical intervention, to mitigate the health impact of this common condition.
Occupational Environmental Hazards in the Dental Office
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course presents information on the health risks associated with mercury, radiation, caustic agents, nitrous oxide, oxygen and ethylene oxide, airborne particles and contaminants, latex allergies, white visible light and dental lasers, and bonding materials and acrylics. Also discussed are steps to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and minimize hazardous noise levels in dental practice.
Occupational Environmental Hazards in the Dental Office
$9.95
This basic-level course presents information on the health risks associated with mercury, radiation, caustic agents, nitrous oxide, oxygen and ethylene oxide, airborne particles and contaminants, latex allergies, white visible light and dental lasers, and bonding materials and acrylics. Also discussed are steps to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and minimize hazardous noise levels in dental practice.
Odontogenic Infections
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
An odontogenic infection is an infection of the alveolus, jaws, or face that originates from a tooth or from its supporting structures and is one of the most frequently encountered infections. The most common causes of odontogenic infections are dental caries, deep fillings or failed root canal treatment, pericoronitis, and periodontal disease. The infection starts locally around a tooth and may remain localized to the region where it started or may spread into adjacent or distant areas. The course of the infection depends on the virulence of the bacteria, host resistance factors, and the regional anatomy.
Odontogenic Infections
$9.95
An odontogenic infection is an infection of the alveolus, jaws, or face that originates from a tooth or from its supporting structures and is one of the most frequently encountered infections. The most common causes of odontogenic infections are dental caries, deep fillings or failed root canal treatment, pericoronitis, and periodontal disease. The infection starts locally around a tooth and may remain localized to the region where it started or may spread into adjacent or distant areas. The course of the infection depends on the virulence of the bacteria, host resistance factors, and the regional anatomy.
Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: Clinical Guidelines and Management, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This basic-level course will address current concepts regarding oral health in pregnant women and the impact of their oral health on pregnancy outcomes and early childhood health. It will also discuss strategies to optimize oral health during pregnancy.
Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: Clinical Guidelines and Management, 2nd Edition
$19.95
This basic-level course will address current concepts regarding oral health in pregnant women and the impact of their oral health on pregnancy outcomes and early childhood health. It will also discuss strategies to optimize oral health during pregnancy.
Oral Health Issues for the Female Patient, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This basic-level course explores the variables affecting women’s oral health and discusses the issues and concerns that dental professionals face in providing care to females across their life span.
Oral Health Issues for the Female Patient, 2nd Edition
$19.95
This basic-level course explores the variables affecting women’s oral health and discusses the issues and concerns that dental professionals face in providing care to females across their life span.
Oral Manifestations Associated With Gastrointestinal Disorders
Online
Elective
1
$19.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course, appropriate for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, addresses nutritional deficiencies, oral signs and symptoms, and preventive oral strategies for patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia, iron-deficiency, anemia and scurvy. Inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pyostomatitis vegetans, and polyposis syndromes and their manifestations in the oral cavity are described.
Oral Manifestations Associated With Gastrointestinal Disorders
$19.95
This basic-level course, appropriate for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, addresses nutritional deficiencies, oral signs and symptoms, and preventive oral strategies for patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia, iron-deficiency, anemia and scurvy. Inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pyostomatitis vegetans, and polyposis syndromes and their manifestations in the oral cavity are described.
Oral Mucosal Infections
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
Oral mucosal infections are on the rise due to many factors, including an aging population, systemic disease, the use of immunosuppressive drugs and with that the rise of opportunistic infections. This intermediate-level course appropriate for dental professionals, reviews oral bacterial infections that are not commonly seen in dental practices, as well as specimen collection and transportation, and medication management of these diseases.
Oral Mucosal Infections
$9.95
Oral mucosal infections are on the rise due to many factors, including an aging population, systemic disease, the use of immunosuppressive drugs and with that the rise of opportunistic infections. This intermediate-level course appropriate for dental professionals, reviews oral bacterial infections that are not commonly seen in dental practices, as well as specimen collection and transportation, and medication management of these diseases.
Oral Soft Tissue Lesions: Diagnosis and Treatment
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course reviews the soft tissue lesions found in the oral cavity of adults and discusses their diagnosis and treatment. Common problems include inflammatory and infectious processes, degenerative processes, and abnormal growths.
Oral Soft Tissue Lesions: Diagnosis and Treatment
$9.95
This basic-level course reviews the soft tissue lesions found in the oral cavity of adults and discusses their diagnosis and treatment. Common problems include inflammatory and infectious processes, degenerative processes, and abnormal growths.
Osteoporosis: Implications for the Oral Healthcare Provider, 2nd edition
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This intermediate-level course addresses concepts regarding links between oral health and osteoporosis, discusses the impact on oral health of pharmacotherapies used in the treatment of osteoporosis, and outlines steps to mitigate the impact on oral health of common drug treatments used to treat osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis: Implications for the Oral Healthcare Provider, 2nd edition
$29.95
This intermediate-level course addresses concepts regarding links between oral health and osteoporosis, discusses the impact on oral health of pharmacotherapies used in the treatment of osteoporosis, and outlines steps to mitigate the impact on oral health of common drug treatments used to treat osteoporosis.
Pediatric Dental-Focused Interprofessional Interventions
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course, appropriate for dentists, hygienists, and assistants, reviews conventional ECC management and discusses the need for unconventional providers and community workers as effective partners in the prevention and management of this disease.
Pediatric Dental-Focused Interprofessional Interventions
$9.95
This basic-level course, appropriate for dentists, hygienists, and assistants, reviews conventional ECC management and discusses the need for unconventional providers and community workers as effective partners in the prevention and management of this disease.
Prescription Drug Abuse Among Dental Patients: Scope, Prevention, and Management Considerations
Online
Elective
5
$49.95
Online
Elective
5
The purpose of this basic-level course is to provide dental practitioners with an appreciation of the scope of the problem of prescription drug abuse and a realization that the misuse and abuse of these drugs likely take place among the patient populations they serve. By becoming familiar with the pharmacology of the most commonly abused drugs, the risk factors for developing addictive behaviors, and the manner in which these medications are commonly acquired, dental providers will be positioned to curb prescribing practices that contribute to this growing problem and will be better able to serve their patients and their communities as informed prevention advocates.
Prescription Drug Abuse Among Dental Patients: Scope, Prevention, and Management Considerations
$49.95
The purpose of this basic-level course is to provide dental practitioners with an appreciation of the scope of the problem of prescription drug abuse and a realization that the misuse and abuse of these drugs likely take place among the patient populations they serve. By becoming familiar with the pharmacology of the most commonly abused drugs, the risk factors for developing addictive behaviors, and the manner in which these medications are commonly acquired, dental providers will be positioned to curb prescribing practices that contribute to this growing problem and will be better able to serve their patients and their communities as informed prevention advocates.
Protecting Patient Safety in the Dental Office: Preventing Medical/Dental Errors
Online
Elective
4
$39.95
Online
Elective
4
This basic-level course discusses the current state of medical/dental errors and patient safety. Along with highlighting the different types and causes of medical/dental errors, strategies to prevent or control medical/dental errors are presented, and methods of identifying, analyzing, and reporting medical/dental errors are discussed.
Protecting Patient Safety in the Dental Office: Preventing Medical/Dental Errors
$39.95
This basic-level course discusses the current state of medical/dental errors and patient safety. Along with highlighting the different types and causes of medical/dental errors, strategies to prevent or control medical/dental errors are presented, and methods of identifying, analyzing, and reporting medical/dental errors are discussed.
Review of HIV/AIDS for Dental Professionals
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This course discusses the most common oral manifestations among patients with HIV/AIDS, their clinical appearance, and their underlying etiologic factors, which can reach a pathogenic state during HIV/AIDS-induced immunosuppression.
Review of HIV/AIDS for Dental Professionals
$19.95
This course discusses the most common oral manifestations among patients with HIV/AIDS, their clinical appearance, and their underlying etiologic factors, which can reach a pathogenic state during HIV/AIDS-induced immunosuppression.
Role of Dentists in Prescribing Opioid Analgesics & Antibiotics
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
This intermediate-level course, appropriate for all dental professionals, reviews opioid analgesic and antibiotic prescribing practices in dentistry, the impact of opioid analgesic overdose, and prevention strategies to reduce over-prescribing of these agents.
Role of Dentists in Prescribing Opioid Analgesics & Antibiotics
$29.95
This intermediate-level course, appropriate for all dental professionals, reviews opioid analgesic and antibiotic prescribing practices in dentistry, the impact of opioid analgesic overdose, and prevention strategies to reduce over-prescribing of these agents.
Role of Oral Microbial Infections in Oral Cancer
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This course will discusses viral and bacterial carcinogenesis associated with oral microbial infections in oral cancer.
Role of Oral Microbial Infections in Oral Cancer
$9.95
This course will discusses viral and bacterial carcinogenesis associated with oral microbial infections in oral cancer.
Social Determinants of Pediatric Oral Health
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
The purpose of this course is threefold: (1) to provide a brief description and overview of the significant effect of the social determinants of oral health on children, including socioeconomic status (SES), family structure, social environment, culture and healthcare delivery systems; (2) to document the significant oral health inequalities that exist among children and the importance of social environment on oral health outcomes; (3) to advocate for the creation of interventions to improve pediatric oral health that address the interaction amongst multiple levels of risk factors in the socioecological and life course frameworks.
Social Determinants of Pediatric Oral Health
$9.95
The purpose of this course is threefold: (1) to provide a brief description and overview of the significant effect of the social determinants of oral health on children, including socioeconomic status (SES), family structure, social environment, culture and healthcare delivery systems; (2) to document the significant oral health inequalities that exist among children and the importance of social environment on oral health outcomes; (3) to advocate for the creation of interventions to improve pediatric oral health that address the interaction amongst multiple levels of risk factors in the socioecological and life course frameworks.
The Care of Removable Prosthetic Devices, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course describes current recommendations on the benefits of using denture adhesives. The course discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various denture cleansing methods. Health risks and recommendations associated with wearing dentures overnight are discussed, and methods for proper denture storage are outlined and reviewed. This course can help dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants improve the health and quality of life of their patients who wear dentures.
The Care of Removable Prosthetic Devices, 2nd Edition
$9.95
This basic-level course describes current recommendations on the benefits of using denture adhesives. The course discusses the advantages and disadvantages of various denture cleansing methods. Health risks and recommendations associated with wearing dentures overnight are discussed, and methods for proper denture storage are outlined and reviewed. This course can help dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants improve the health and quality of life of their patients who wear dentures.
The Hypertensive Patient: Classification and Management
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course familiarizes dental professionals with hypertension, its types, and its impact on general wellness. The course reviews the pathophysiology of hypertension and describes nonpharmacologic options for the treatment of hypertension, including lifestyle and dietary modifications, as well as pharmacologic approaches. A firm understanding of this prevalent disease and its implications for treatment in the dental office will help all dental professionals provide the highest quality of care to their dental patients.
The Hypertensive Patient: Classification and Management
$9.95
This basic-level course familiarizes dental professionals with hypertension, its types, and its impact on general wellness. The course reviews the pathophysiology of hypertension and describes nonpharmacologic options for the treatment of hypertension, including lifestyle and dietary modifications, as well as pharmacologic approaches. A firm understanding of this prevalent disease and its implications for treatment in the dental office will help all dental professionals provide the highest quality of care to their dental patients.
The Impact of Vascular and Cardiovascular Diseases on Oral Health
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This intermediate-level course addresses current concepts regarding the relationship between oral health and vascular and cardiovascular diseases, including the impact on oral health of common cardiovascular pharmacotherapies. This course is intended for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, as well as other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with selected vascular and cardiovascular diseases.
The Impact of Vascular and Cardiovascular Diseases on Oral Health
$19.95
This intermediate-level course addresses current concepts regarding the relationship between oral health and vascular and cardiovascular diseases, including the impact on oral health of common cardiovascular pharmacotherapies. This course is intended for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, as well as other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with selected vascular and cardiovascular diseases.
Third Molar Surgery
Online
Elective
1
$9.95
Online
Elective
1
This basic-level course will provide a review of the classification of impactions of third molars and the common surgical instruments and techniques employed for the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth.
Third Molar Surgery
$9.95
This basic-level course will provide a review of the classification of impactions of third molars and the common surgical instruments and techniques employed for the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod I: Antibiotics, 2nd Ed.
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
After completing this course, the participant will be able to discuss the differences among antibiotics typically prescribed for orofacial infections. In the case of special patient populations such as orthopedic, cardiac, and immunosuppressed individuals, the selection and timing of appropriate prophylactic antibiotics will be made clear.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod I: Antibiotics, 2nd Ed.
$19.95
After completing this course, the participant will be able to discuss the differences among antibiotics typically prescribed for orofacial infections. In the case of special patient populations such as orthopedic, cardiac, and immunosuppressed individuals, the selection and timing of appropriate prophylactic antibiotics will be made clear.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod II: Analgesics, 2nd Ed.
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This course discusses the differences among analgesics typically prescribed for orofacial pain. The principles learned in this course will also be directly applicable to the appropriate selection of analgesics for the pregnant or breastfeeding patient and will aid in recognizing those patients with a significant allergic history and determining how to best and safely treat them.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod II: Analgesics, 2nd Ed.
$19.95
This course discusses the differences among analgesics typically prescribed for orofacial pain. The principles learned in this course will also be directly applicable to the appropriate selection of analgesics for the pregnant or breastfeeding patient and will aid in recognizing those patients with a significant allergic history and determining how to best and safely treat them.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod III: Local Anesthetics, 2nd E
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
This course will review the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents and update the participant on current guidelines and therapeutic choices in order to optimize prescribing practices.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod III: Local Anesthetics, 2nd E
$19.95
This course will review the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents and update the participant on current guidelines and therapeutic choices in order to optimize prescribing practices.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
7
$69.95
Online
Elective
7
Oral healthcare professionals (OHCPs) are routinely involved with the selection and prescription of medications for their patients. This course is designed to help them become better-informed prescribers of the top three drug classes employed in dentistry: antibiotics, analgesics, and local anesthetics.
Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics, 2nd Edition
$69.95
Oral healthcare professionals (OHCPs) are routinely involved with the selection and prescription of medications for their patients. This course is designed to help them become better-informed prescribers of the top three drug classes employed in dentistry: antibiotics, analgesics, and local anesthetics.
Tobacco Cessation: The Dental Health Professional's Role, 2nd Edition
Online
Elective
3
$29.95
Online
Elective
3
The purpose of this basic-level course is to provide dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with background and guidelines for tobacco interventions in clinical practice. The course will discuss the prevalence of smoking of combustible tobacco and use of smokeless tobacco products as well as the health risks of tobacco use and tobacco exposure.
Tobacco Cessation: The Dental Health Professional's Role, 2nd Edition
$29.95
The purpose of this basic-level course is to provide dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants with background and guidelines for tobacco interventions in clinical practice. The course will discuss the prevalence of smoking of combustible tobacco and use of smokeless tobacco products as well as the health risks of tobacco use and tobacco exposure.
Working With Fearful and Anxious Dental Patients
Online
Elective
2
$19.95
Online
Elective
2
The purpose of this intermediate-level course is to familiarize the dentist and every member of the dental team with nonpharmacological techniques and strategies for guiding and supporting fearful dental patients.
Working With Fearful and Anxious Dental Patients
$19.95
The purpose of this intermediate-level course is to familiarize the dentist and every member of the dental team with nonpharmacological techniques and strategies for guiding and supporting fearful dental patients.
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