This course reviews key components of the immune system and their coordinated roles in preventing and eliminating the etiologic agents of disease. Current concepts in the immunopathogenesis of periodontal disease will be discussed with emphasis on the role of inflammation in periodontal tissue destruction.
The topics reviewed in this continuing education course include: normal oral structures; common oral conditions; eruption patterns; dental caries and prevention; and orofacial trauma. Upon completion of this course the user will better understand appropriate evaluation, treatment, and preventive measures that should be instituted during infancy and continued on a regular basis to maintain optimal health.
This course is intended for anyone new to the field of oral health care: dental assisting, dental therapy, dental hygiene, dentistry, dental laboratory technology, or anyone in the field who would like a dental vocabulary refresher. The professionals associated with oral health care, most used terms in dentistry will be defined and memory cues will be provided for most terms. Useful prefixes and suffixes often used to create dental/medical words are presented, as are some common abbreviations.
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Miscellaneous
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Released on: Mar 26, 2001 Expires on: Apr 24, 2022
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3 CE Credits
This course is for:Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists
The primary learning objective for this course is to increase your general knowledge of the various ways that dental professionals have viewed plaque throughout the years, highlighting the current view of plaque as a biofilm and the ramifications for periodontal therapy.
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Hygiene, Periodontics
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Released on: Apr 17, 2001 Expires on: Feb 17, 2023
This course describes the parts of a research report and the information that should be contained within each section. This will guide practitioners in their review of research articles so that they can identify the specific research questions/hypotheses being explored and what was discovered about them. These skills will help oral health professionals decide whether or not to incorporate these research findings into their patient therapy and practice procedures.
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Released on: Mar 1, 2002 Expired on: Jan 23, 2021
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2 CE Credits
This course is for:Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists
The primary goal of this course is to help you learn the process of clinical differential diagnosis of diseases and lesions of the oral mucosa. The first step in successful therapeutic management of a patient with an oral mucosal disease or lesion depends upon creating a differential diagnosis. This course also includes both an interactive and downloadable decision tree to assist in the diagnosis.
This continuing education course describes the criteria for judging the quality of a research report and provides guidelines for interpreting the research information. These skills will help oral healthcare professionals decide whether or not to incorporate the research findings into their patient therapy and practice procedures.
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Miscellaneous
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Released on: Jun 10, 2002 Expired on: Jan 23, 2021
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2 CE Credits
This course is for:Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists
Whether for exercise, competition or the simple enjoyment of recreational activity, increasing numbers of health conscious Americans are involved in sporting activities. Over the past decade, 46 million U.S. children were involved in sports. It’s estimated that 30 million of these children are participating in organized sports. Sports injury accounts for 10-39% of all dental injuries. Children most prone to sports-related oral injury are between 7-11 years old.
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Emergencies, Restorative
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Released on: Jan 6, 2003 Expires on: Jul 20, 2023
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2 CE Credits
This course is for:Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists
The purpose of Counseling and Treating Bad Breath Patients: A Step-By-Step Approach is to provide dental professionals with practical strategies to facilitate the discussion and treatment and oral malodor in the dental office.
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Oral Pathology/Medicine, Practice Management
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Released on: Jan 23, 2003 Expires on: Jan 30, 2022
Dental caries, a multifactorial disease continues to be prevalent among children and adolescents, particularly in underserved populations. Pit and fissure sealants have been used for many years as an effective and integral component of a preventive dentistry care plan. Despite early controversy regarding effectiveness, safety and retention rates, pit and fissure sealants have been used to prevent occlusal caries in children and adolescents.
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Preventative, Restorative
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Released on: Feb 26, 2003 Expires on: Feb 22, 2023
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2 CE Credits
This course is for:Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists
Periodontics: Oral Health & Wellness I. Understanding Periodontal Health, Recognizing Disease States & Choices in Treatment Strategies provides information to assist clinicians in promoting the goals of oral health by first understanding periodontal health, recognizing disease states & providing choices in treatment strategies. This course reviews basic periodontal anatomy & physiology, periodontal disease classification, and the challenges, manifestations and implications of attachment loss.
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Periodontics
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Released on: Nov 25, 2003 Expires on: Jul 28, 2022
The purpose of this course is to discuss the benefits of introducing young patients into your practice early, provide the learner with simple tools and tips to have the best possible outcomes when working with young children, and how to perform an oral examination on a young patient.
The purpose of the Radiographic Techniques for the Pediatric Patient course is to provide a discussion on the guidelines for radiographic exposure intervals for the reduction of ionizing radiation and innovative techniques that are helpful in conducting radiographic examinations for the pediatric patient. Also, suggestions for communicating with patients and parents about radiation safety and the need for radiographs are covered.
This course is not a comprehensive cariology rather an introduction to the concepts of demineralization & remineralization & how they can & should be incorporated into clinical practice. Upon completion, participants will understand the continued need for fluoride to help protect against the ongoing challenge to tooth structure, secondary lesions & root caries. You will appreciate the need to examine the literature and evidence when applying clinical preventive techniques for caries prevention.
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Preventative, Restorative
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Released on: Jul 15, 2005 Expires on: Jan 28, 2024
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3 CE Credits
This course is for:Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists
Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common dental problem that is frequently encountered yet it is often under-reported by patients, or misdiagnosed by clinicians. This course will address the etiology, prevalence and diagnosis of dentinal hypersensitivity as well as review clinical evidence behind common treatments.
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Oral Pathology/Medicine
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Released on: Oct 18, 2005 Expires on: Jun 26, 2021
This continuing education course is intended for general dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. Dental implants offer patients a means to replace one tooth or multiple teeth in a way that meets functional and esthetic needs. This course reviews various categories of esthetic complications, including: environmental morphology; surgical and soft tissue healing protocol; implant location; crown/prosthesis form and type of abutment; facial esthetics; and prosthesis discoloration.
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Esthetics, Implants
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Released on: Dec 12, 2005 Expires on: Jan 30, 2022
Administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia/anxiolysis is a safe and effective technique for reducing and even eliminating anxiety during dental treatment. Effective Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration for Children will describe the objectives, indications and contraindications, and technique for successful administration of nitrous oxide to the pediatric patient.
Diabetes is a complex, chronic illness that requires ongoing medical care with strategic risk reduction strategies beyond glycemic control. This course provides current evidence-based information for the dental professional to include in the treatment and education for patients with diabetes. The course reviews the relationship between oral health and diabetes, followed by practical and applicable recommendations that can be easily incorporated into the dental treatment plan.
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Oral Pathology/Medicine
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Released on: Dec 11, 2006 Expires on: Dec 25, 2021
A History and Update of Fluoride Dentifrices course is a review and update of cosmetic and therapeutic dentifrices, their impact on market shares and the development of multi-benefit dentifrice technologies.
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Hygiene, Preventative
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Released on: Dec 19, 2006 Expires on: Jul 9, 2023
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2 CE Credits
This course is for:Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists