Florida Dental Continuing Education

• Chapter 1: Dental Office - Preventing Medical Errors (Mandatory each renewal) ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 2: Domestic Violence in the Health Care Setting ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 3: The Dental Provider’s Role in Identifying Child Abuse ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 4: Diagnosing and Managing Care Plans for Patients with Periodontal Disease ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 5: Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings ~ 4 CE hours
• Chapter 6: Managing Patient Care for Individuals with Special Needs ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 7: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office ~ 4 CE hours
• Chapter 8: Peri-Implantitis: Basics and Beyond ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 9: Professional Care and Patient Maintenance of Implant-Supported Dentures ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 10: Updates on Laser Therapy in Dentistry and Integration in the Dental Office ~ 4 CE hours

Learning objectives

• Estimate the prevalence of medication errors in the United States according to the Institute of Medicine’s 1999 report.
• Identify the responsibilities of a dentist or dental health care attendant when an adverse event occurs.
• Define the following terms:
  • Sentinel event.
  • Root-cause analysis.
  • Adverse event.
  • Medical error.
  • Near-miss.
  • Medication error.
• Name three organizations that collect adverse event reports.
• Name three databases of adverse event reporting.
• Describe the objectives and sequence of events in a root-cause analysis.
• Define a dental device and explain its risk potential.
• List examples of the most common dental-related adverse events.

Learning objectives

• Define domestic violence/intimate partner violence.
• Learn the different types of domestic violence/intimate partner violence.
• Review a study of domestic violence statistics.
• Identify the different theories as to the causes of domestic violence.
• Discuss the role of the medical/dental professional.
• Explain how to identify and respond to abuse victims.
• List the guidelines for assessment and documenting a patient file.
• Learn the applicable Florida Statutes 39, 415, 790 and 794.
• Discuss Florida statistics relating to domestic/intimate partner violence.
• Learn the federal and state domestic violence hotlines.

• Chapter 1: Dental Office - Preventing Medical Errors (Mandatory each renewal) ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 2: Domestic Violence in the Health Care Setting ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 3: Diagnosing and Managing Care Plans for Patients with Periodontal Disease ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 4: Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings ~ 4 CE hours
• Chapter 5: Health Information Technology: The Future is Now ~ 8 CE hours
• Chapter 6: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office ~ 4 CE hours
• Chapter 7: Peri-Implantitis: Basics and Beyond ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 8: Professional Care and Patient Maintenance of Implant-Supported Dentures ~ 2 CE hours
• Chapter 9: Updates on Laser Therapy in Dentistry and Integration in the Dental Office ~ 4 CE hours

Learning objectives

• Identify medical emergencies that may occur in a dental practice.
• Recognize symptoms of specific medical conditions.
• Describe warning signs that can occur before a medical emergency.
• Identify situations that should cause a delay in dental care.
• Describe how to position a patient who is experiencing a medical emergency.
• Define an office emergency action plan.
• List essential equipment and medications that should be kept in an in-office emergency kit.

Learning objectives

• List at least three examples of oral trauma that may be caused by physical or sexual abuse.
• Identify at least two oral infections that may be the result of a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
• Identify atypical behaviors of the patient or caregiver that may be an attempt to cover up signs of abuse.
• Observe outward bodily signs of abuse in patients.
• Discern dental neglect from inability to pay.
• Decide on appropriate steps to take if and when a patient exhibits signs of abuse. Notify the appropriate authorities or organizations if abuse is suspected.

• Describe the biological principles of therapy and rationale for treatment.
• Recite soft tissue grafting history and justify indications of soft tissue grafting techniques.
• Determine the proper evaluation as it relates to situations for indication/contra-indication of grafting and when to refer.
• Report on and implement the techniques that can be applied in both general and specialty practice.
• Determine what to expect for outcomes based on clinical presentation and long-term follow-up.

Learning objectives

• Choose appropriate instruments during prophylactic and therapeutic care appointments.
• Evaluate the health of tissues surrounding dental implant abutments.
• Determine appropriate home care methods for patients that wear implant-supported prosthesis.
• Create a re-care plan that is appropriate to the implant patient’s needs.
• Identify appropriate oral hygiene aids in addition to traditional toothbrush and floss.
• Calculate instrumentation techniques to be used on implant patients receiving periodontal scaling and root planing.
• Adapt probing methods as necessary from traditional periodontal probing to altered pocket charting that is implant-specific.
• List types of implant-supported denture options used frequently in dentistry.
• Determine how frequently radiographs should be taken on a patient with a fixed implant prosthesis.

Learning objectives

• Define peri-implantitis and peri-implant mucositis.
• Discuss the prevalence of peri-implantitis and peri-implant mucositis.
• Outline the histology of peri-implant tissues.
• List the grades of classification of peri-implantitis.
• Identify the risk factors associated with peri-implantitis.
• Explain etiopathogenesis of peri-implantitis.
• Discuss the steps involved in obtaining the diagnosis of periimplantitis.
• Contrast differences between peri-implantitis and peri-implant mucositis.
• Describe the management strategies for peri-implantitis.
• Explain Cumulative Interceptive Supportive Therapy for periimplantitis.
• Summarize the clinical implications of peri-implantitis and the importance of implant maintenance.

• Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
• Describe oral symptoms found in individuals who are exposed to marijuana smoke.
• List the names of three pharmaceutical drugs available on the market that contain marijuana-derived products.
• List examples of medical conditions where a patient may choose to use marijuana to manage their symptoms.  
• Identify situations where dental procedures may be contraindicated due to cannabis use. 
• Develop appropriate medical questionnaires and interview processes for their practice to screen for medicinal (or recreational) marijuana use in patients.
• Implement a home-care regimen for patients to minimize the dental side effects of marijuana use. 
• Provide examples of why patients may want to consider giving up smoking cannabis.

• Assess changes that ought to be implemented in existing infection control practices to conform with standardized guidelines. 
• Describe standards for sterilization and disinfection based on the type of instrument that is being used. 
• Adapt current practices to minimize the risk of cross contamination and injury during sterilization.
• Discuss the guidelines on instrument sharpening. 
• Explain proper storage mechanisms for instruments after sterilization and prior to patient use, as well as how these vary depending on the type of sterilization method or packaging used.
• Demonstrate proper disinfection, maintenance, and sterilization of a motorized handpiece. 

Learning objectives

• List at least three examples of barriers to care, and what can be done to remove them.
• Identify at least four conditions that predispose a patient to early or aggressive periodontal disease.
• Identify at least three additional side effects that impact the oral cavity in patients with special needs.
• Observe outward bodily symptoms of specific types of needs.
• Decide whether or not restraint should be used and the appropriate type.
• Discern whether or not to refer a patient to an expert, and how to identify these patients.

Learning objectives

• Explain the purpose of the HITECH Act.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of electronic health records vs electronic medical records.
• Discuss the benefits of electronic health records for patient care outcomes.
• Describe how electronic health records can decrease medical errors and improve efficiency in healthcare practices.
• Explain the criteria for meaningful use of electronic health records.
• Describe the process for certifying electronic health record systems.
• List the steps for implementing an electronic health record system.
• Discuss the implications of the HIPAA Security Rule for health information technology.
• List the administrative, technical, and physical safeguards required by the HIPAA Security Rule to protect patient information.
• Describe the ten cybersecurity practices recommended by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to protect patient information.
• List e-prescribing system requirements.
• Explain the significance of regulations issued by the DEA’s interim final rule on the use of e-prescribing systems to prescribe controlled substances.
• Describe the functional standards used to guide the nationwide use of immunization information systems.
• Explain the role of the NASPER Act in the implementation and improvement of prescription drug monitoring programs.
• Explain the Institute of Medicine’s operational guidelines for telehealth services.

Learning objectives

• Establish the process of educating and protecting dental health care personnel.
• Explain the prevention of transmission of blood-borne pathogens.
• Discuss the concerns of hand hygiene.
• Identify protection against spatter by use of personal protective equipment.
• Learn how to avoid the risk of contact dermatitis and latex hypersensitivity.
• Emphasize the importance of sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items.
• List the special considerations that should be taken with dental handpieces, waterlines, water quality, biofilm, radiology, oral surgical procedures and dental laboratories.

Learning objectives

• Establish an office guideline for when to recommend scaling and root planing (SCRP) to patients.
• Create an appropriate care plan for each SCRP appointment, including adjunctive treatments and time necessary.
• Determine when and how often a periodontal patient should receive follow-up care and maintenance.
• Identify and distinguish at least three different types of codes used for periodontal procedures.
• List at least one example of when each type of periodontal procedure should be used.
• Decide when it is appropriate to refer a periodontal patient from the general office setting to a periodontal specialist.
• List at least five adjunctive procedures that do not require surgical therapy.

• List at least five common medications or types of drugs prescribed to children and what they are used for.
• Describe the oral side effects and risk factors of at least three drugs administered to manage specific pediatric medical conditions.
• Examine a child’s mouth and link specific findings and risks associated with the medication.
• Identify sources to use as reference material for determining drugs that pose specific risks to pediatric dental health.
• Develop preventative strategies for pediatric patients to minimize the impact of medication use and work with parents to reduce the risks of negative oral health implications.

• Identify the leading cause of death in the United States.
• List the components of the cardiovascular system.
• List the components of blood.
• Describe the anatomy of the heart.
• Describe the conductive pathway of the heart.
• Name several types of cardiovascular disease.
• Identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
• Explain the relationship between oral disease and cardiovascular disease.
• State the blood pressure that defines hypertension according to the 2017 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults.
• Describe infective endocarditis, and explain its relationship to dental procedures.
• Describe the current antibiotic prophylaxis regimen for infective endocarditis as recommended by the American Heart Association.
• State the cardiovascular conditions for which antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures is currently recommended by the American Heart Association.
• State the criteria that determine which dental procedures warrant antibiotic prophylaxis as recommended by the American Heart Association.
• Describe the finding on a panoramic radiograph that may indicate cardiovascular disease in the head and neck.
• List vital signs that should be documented as part of dental treatment records.
• Give examples of medications prescribed to treat cardiovascular disease.
• Identify side effects of cardiovascular medications seen in the oral cavity.
• Review the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
• Review the use of cardiovascular emergency drugs in the dental setting.
• Develop an emergency plan for the dental setting in the event of a cardiovascular emergency.

Learning objectives

• Describe the basics of laser physics and the mechanism of laser action.
• List five uses of laser therapy in orthodontics.
• List the latest laser technologies available in dentistry, and give one example of each application and the advantages compared to traditional modalities.
• Explain the main application of lasers in each stage of the implant process.
• Explain five main clinical applications of lasers in restorative dentistry.
• List three key applications of lasers in Prosthodontics, and describe parameters setting for each laser.
• List three lasers used in the diagnosis of caries as well as the limitations and treatments available for TMD.
• List the application of lasers in oral surgery.
• Describe the practical application of lasers in periodontics.
• List three main safety requirements of lasers.
• Describe practical laser use in pediatric dentistry.
• Discuss ways to integrate lasers into dental practice.