Controversial Issues in Dentistry

Online

5 Hours

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Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide factual information about controversial topics in dentistry, allowing professionals to objectively assess the issues and discuss them with patients and other professionals.

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the relative safety of amalgam restorative material.
Outline the issues that surround the use of fluoride in public water supplies.
Describe situations that do and do not require the use of antibiotics in dentistry.
List dental procedures and medications that are safe for pregnant patients.
Evaluate the data that suggest a link between periodontal disease and certain systemic illnesses.
Identify dental concerns related to alternatives to smoking, such as e-cigarettes, hookahs, and smokeless tobacco.
Evaluate issues related to access to dental care within the United States.

About the Author/Presenter
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, FAGD, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He received fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Dental AGD Subject Code 750.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us

Controversial Issues in Dentistry

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the relative safety of amalgam restorative material.
Outline the issues that surround the use of fluoride in public water supplies.
Describe situations that do and do not require the use of antibiotics in dentistry.
List dental procedures and medications that are safe for pregnant patients.
Evaluate the data that suggest a link between periodontal disease and certain systemic illnesses.
Identify dental concerns related to alternatives to smoking, such as e-cigarettes, hookahs, and smokeless tobacco.
Evaluate issues related to access to dental care within the United States.

This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Dental AGD Subject Code 750.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us