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54212 Bacterial Resistance: Are We Running Out of Antibiotics? - 3/1/2019 to 2/29/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
In spite of a growing understanding and application of effective control measures, the problem of multidrug-resistant microbial infection remains a ubiquitous and complex issue for communities and hospitals. Each decade seems to usher in a new generation of common bacterial pathogens that have become resistant to available antibiotics, resulting in ongoing excess morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the basics of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and to review the classes of multidrug-resistant pathogens currently prevalent in dental facilities and the community, including guidelines for prevention and options for therapy.
54732 HIV/AIDS: Epidemic Update for Washington - 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
In view of the already existing crisis in healthcare in the United States, the problems associated with providing the necessary care for persons with HIV infection or AIDS are significant. The purpose of this course is to address those problems in the discussion of epidemiology, organism characteristics, pathophysiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, complications, treatment advancements, prevention, ethical and legal aspects of care, and workplace concerns.
56942 Cocaine Use Disorder - 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide a current, evidence-based overview of cocaine abuse and dependence and its treatment, in order to allow dental professionals to more effectively identify, treat, or refer patients who abuse cocaine.
54961 Oral Complications of Diabetes - 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, 95899
Diabetes can have a significant impact on oral health, which in turn affects patients' overall health and quality of life. The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to identify oral complications of diabetes and educate patients with diabetes regarding the steps necessary to prevent periodontal disease.
51601 Prescribing Opioids, Providing Naloxone, and Preventing Drug Diversion: The West Virginia Requirement - 5/1/2019 to 4/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide clinicians who prescribe or distribute opioids with an appreciation for the complexities of opioid prescribing and the dual risks of litigation due to inadequate pain control and drug diversion or misuse in order to provide the best possible patient care and to prevent a growing social problem.
56671 Sensory Processing Disorder: Impact on Care - 5/1/2019 to 4/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to improve the quality of care administered to patients with sensory processing disorder (SPD) by providing dental professionals with information about SPD and health care from the point of view of the patient with SPD.
55150 Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing - 5/1/2019 to 4/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals who prescribe or distribute opioids with an appreciation for the complexities of opioid prescribing and the dual risks of litigation due to inadequate pain control and drug diversion or misuse in order to provide the best possible patient care and to prevent a growing social problem.
54922 Animal-Related Health Risks - 5/1/2019 to 4/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of zoonotic diseases and their management in both prevention and care. There are many potential diseases that can spread from animals to humans, and with basic precautions, most zoonoses are preventable or at least avoidable. The public has many misconceptions about what to do after a potential exposure to a zoonotic source, and healthcare professionals are often the first to help and answer questions
54982 Viral Diseases: Oral Involvement and Implications - 6/1/2019 to 5/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with a review of several viral organisms and the effect they have directly and indirectly upon dental treatment, oral health, and systemic health.
55140 Optimizing Opioid Safety and Efficacy - 6/1/2019 to 5/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to choose the appropriate opioid agents for their patients, with a resultant improvement in patients' quality of life and compliance with prescribed treatments.
52402 Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma - 6/1/2019 to 5/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to raise awareness and provide dental professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to quickly and accurately identify pediatric abusive head trauma and to intervene in cases of abuse, which should decrease the morbidity and mortality experienced by the victims.
54031 Oral and Maxillofacial Infections - 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to emphasize to dental professionals the importance of quickly identifying and treating oral and maxillofacial infections.
56952 Methamphetamine Use Disorder - 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
Methamphetamine use has risen alarmingly, reaching epidemic proportions in some regions. The purpose of this course is to provide a current, evidence-based overview of methamphetamine abuse and dependence and its treatment in order to allow dental professionals to more effectively identify, treat, and refer patients who use methamphetamine.
51762 Bioterrorism: An Update for Healthcare Professionals - 9/1/2019 to 8/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:

Roseville, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to address the various components of a bioterrorism attack and the appropriate responses required for a healthcare facility.
57532 Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: The New York Requirement - 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to enable dental professionals to define child abuse and identify the children who are affected by violence. This course describes how a victim can be accurately diagnosed and identifies the community resources available in the state of New York for child abuse victims.
54612 Clostridium difficile Infection - 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) continues to be a challenging clinical and infection control issue for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. It has now passed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become the most prevalent hospital-associated infection, and rates continue to increase. The purpose of this course is to provide a practical review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and management of CDI, with an emphasis on prevention and infection control measures required to limit transmission and reduce the incidence of disease.
55171 Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids - 12/1/2019 to 11/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with unbiased and evidence-based information regarding the use of marijuana and other cannabinoids for the treatment of medical conditions.
50682 Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer Therapies - 12/1/2019 to 11/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
Problematic oral changes can affect more than oral health, and healthcare professionals should consider individuals' oral health in their overall patient care plans. The purpose of this course is to define oral cancer and briefly explain its diagnostic criteria as well as discuss the changes experienced within the oral environment after the treatments for oral and systemic cancers are initiated.
57541 Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: The Pennsylvania Requirement - 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899

The purpose of this course is to enable dental professionals in all practice settings to define child abuse and identify the children who are affected by violence. This course describes how a victim can be accurately diagnosed and identifies the community resources available in the state of Pennsylvania for child abuse victims.

51572 Diagnosing and Treating Overweight and Obese Patients - 2/1/2020 to 1/31/2021
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. As statistics indicate that the problem is growing, the purpose of this course is to educate dental professionals about the epidemiology and treatment of overweight and obese patients. Clinical management, presentation, diagnosis, and behavioral and medical management will be reviewed to assist dental professionals in encouraging their patients to lose weight and prevent obesity-related comorbidities.
55072 Antibiotics Review - 2/1/2020 to 1/31/2021
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide a review of the major classes of antibiotics and their characteristics as well as an overview of selected individual agents within each class that are most useful for today's clinical practitioner.
54992 Viral Hepatitis - 3/1/2019 to 2/28/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with a review of normal liver structure and function, common liver function tests used to assess liver disease, and an overview of the set of viruses known to cause primary hepatitis.
56962 Opioid Use Disorder - 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to assist dental professionals in identifying, treating, and providing appropriate referrals to patients with opioid use disorders. Fear of creating new opioid addicts has influenced prescribing practices for decades, and this course will convey the actual risk of patient addiction to these pain-relieving drugs when used legitimately.
59562 Dental Considerations for Geriatric Patients - 6/1/2019 to 5/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with information regarding oral manifestations of the aging process and their relationship with oral and systemic health to ensure the maintenance of optimum quality of life in older patients.
56562 Alcohol and Alcohol Use Disorders - 6/1/2019 to 5/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to address the ongoing alcohol competency educational needs of practicing dental professionals. The material will include core competencies as well as knowledge, assessment, and treatment-based competencies.
A Blueprint for Ideal Implant Esthetics II - 7/3/2019 to 7/3/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

, BC, Canada
A Blueprint for Ideal Implant Esthetics II will dissect implant treatment into key concepts and procedures, illustrating how these steps are crucial to a highly successful esthetic outcome. Part II builds on the steps outlined in Part I, and emphasizes the required treatment planning concepts, surgical techniques, restorative procedures and materials that affect the transmucosal tissues and esthetic outcome.
Big Issue About a Little Tissue - 7/3/2019 to 7/2/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

, BC, Canada
Using real-life cases of non-odontogenic pathology, learn when to test, how to test and how to interpret test results for endodontic diagnosis and treatment applicable to everyday general dentistry.
50001 Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma - 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for oral and maxillofacial trauma.
50071 Migraine: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Advances - 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide an integrated update of the recent developments on the pathophysiology of migraine and resulting "mechanism-related" therapies, to evaluate the clinical benefit-risk ratio of antimigraine medications, and to summarize the current and evidence-based guidelines for the clinical management of migraine. The information provided should contribute to a more positive interaction between patients and dental professionals, through fostering patient awareness, implementation of lifestyle changes, and compliance to therapy.
56972 Cannabis and Cannabis Use Disorders - 8/1/2019 to 7/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to allow dental professional to effectively identify, treat, and provide appropriate referrals for patients who use or abuse cannabis.
53072 Oral Health Issues During Pregnancy - 8/1/2019 to 7/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to appropriately intervene to promote good oral health in pregnant patients, with lasting positive effects to the patient and fetus.
55252 Medication Use in Dentistry - 9/1/2019 to 8/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
As the number of medications and range of uses grow, dental prescribing has become increasingly complex. The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the knowledge necessary to effectively prescribe and to monitor the effects of commonly used drugs.
51792 Promoting the Health of Gender and Sexual Minorities - 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
More individuals who identify as gender and sexual minorities and their families want culturally appropriate information as well as support and referral. The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with strategies that promote cultural competency when treating and caring for these patients, supporting the concept of patient-centered care.
54071 Oral Manifestations of Sexually Transmitted Infections - 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to introduce dental professionals to the pathophysiology of STIs, their oral manifestations, systemic complications, available treatment options, and any modifications required for dental treatment.
57382 Palliative Care and Pain Management at the End of Life - 11/1/2019 to 10/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to bridge the gap in knowledge of palliative care by providing an overview of the concept of palliative care and a discussion of the challenges, benefits, and strategies of optimum palliative care at the end of life.
59142 Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Management - 11/1/2019 to 10/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
To appropriately treat patients with osteoporosis, dental providers should understand the epidemiology, physiology, and management. The purpose of this course is to provide dental healthcare professionals with the information regarding causes and treatment of osteoporosis necessary to effectively provide patient-centered care.
Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Implant Continuum - 9/6/2019 to 6/14/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
9200 113th Street North
Seminole, FL, 33772
The Comprehensive Implant Continuum is our complete implant training course. Seven weekends of implant treatment planning, workshops, hands-on training and live surgeries guided by our nationally recognized team of instructors.
58532 Smallpox Vaccination: An Update - 12/1/2019 to 11/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Course
Sacramento, CA, 95899
The purpose of this course is to help dental professionals make informed decisions about participation in the voluntary pre-event vaccination program and to answer questions of patients, family and friends about the vaccine. In addition, the interdisciplinary team will have necessary information about smallpox should a terrorist act result in the transmission of the smallpox virus. 
58882 Sleep Disorders - 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
Many of the complications associated with sleep disorders are preventable, making early diagnosis and appropriate treatment vital. The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to identify and contribute to the treatment of sleep disorders, thereby improving patients' quality of life and preventing possible complications.
58662 Oral Pathology Review - 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to identify, assess, and treat or refer patients with a wide range of conditions of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial complex resulting from pathologic entities of microbial, autoimmune, and behavioral origin.
54702 HIV/AIDS: Epidemic Update for Florida - 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
In view of the already existing crisis in health care in the United States, the problems associated with providing the necessary care for persons with HIV infection or AIDS are significant. The purpose of this course is to provide a basic, practical review and update of knowledge concerning HIV/AIDS, addressing the key issues that impact clinical and public health practice.
58582 Infection Control for Dental Professionals: The California Requirement - 2/1/2020 to 1/31/2021
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, 95899
The purpose of this course is to familiarize dental professionals with infection control techniques in order to minimize the risks of microbial transmission in the dental healthcare setting.
51292 The California Dental Practice Act - 2/1/2020 to 1/31/2021
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide California dental professionals with a working knowledge of the contents of the California Dental Practice Act, ensuring that they practice legally and safely.
58782 Healthcare-Associated Infections - 2/1/2020 to 1/31/2021
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with an updated review of healthcare-associated infections, including evidence-based guidelines, strategies for prevention, and appropriate treatment options.
50772 Skin Cancers - 3/1/2019 to 2/28/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to enhance knowledge about the clinical presentation of skin cancers in order to help dental healthcare providers detect skin cancer and make appropriate referrals early, when treatment is most successful.
AAID Vancouver MaxiCourse - 9/27/2019 to 6/6/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
2151 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3
Practical Implant Education in Vancouver. Learn through experience. Learn from the ground up. Learn what you need to learn. Learn from the best. The Vancouver MaxiCourse is a structured post-grad fellowship program, 30 days of education over ten months, September through June, with each module Friday to Sunday. It consists of a systematic buildup of didactic material, laboratory exercises, surgical demonstrations, clinical participation, and surgeries on your own patients.
The BITE Club Vancouver - 10/7/2019 to 4/16/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
1805 W. Broadway Unit 205
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z36J 1W8
BASIC IMPLANT TRAINING & EDUCATION For the Restorative Dentist A seven-evening didactic & hands-on, scientifically-based course for general practitioners Begins each October, offered in Vancouver, White Rock, & Victoria BC 18 hours of CE in Implant Prosthetics Prosthetics Training & Surgical Treatment Planning Implant treatment workflow from the first patient consultation to the final restoration. Learn how to work with your implant surgeon for the best results for your patients.
58902 HIV/AIDS: Epidemic Update - 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
In view of the already existing crisis in health care in the United States, the problems associated with providing the necessary care for persons with HIV infection or AIDS are significant. The purpose of this course is to address those problems in the discussion of epidemiology, organism characteristics, pathophysiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, complications, treatment advancements, prevention, ethical and legal aspects of care, and workplace concerns.
58642 Infection Control: The New York Requirement - 4/1/2019 to 3/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide a review of current infection control practices and accepted standards, with an emphasis on the application of infection control standards and practices in outpatient and ambulatory settings.
51912 Dental Care for Special Needs Patients - 5/1/2019 to 4/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to focus awareness upon the difficult oral health issues that special needs patients face on a daily basis and to provide dental professionals with the necessary information to improve patients' oral and systemic health.
58792 Food Allergies - 5/1/2019 to 4/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to encourage dental professionals to raise the issue of reactions to food during patient encounters and to educate patients about the importance of protecting themselves or their children from allergic reactions.
51783 Smoking and Secondhand Smoke - 6/1/2019 to 5/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with a formal educational opportunity that will address the impact of tobacco smoking and secondhand exposure in public health and disease as well as interventions to promote smoking cessation among their patients.
57080 Sexual Harassment Prevention: The Illinois Requirement - 6/1/2019 to 5/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with clear knowledge of the consequences of sexual harassment and the skills to help combat harassment in the workplace.
Clinical Implantology from A-Z - 10/25/2019 to 6/1/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Washington AGD Educational Center 19415 International Blvd, #410
SeaTac, WA, 98188
We are proud to offer the first, local, 9 individual sessions course; a hands-on and live surgery training, where you can learn from our highly skilled faculty members, gaining an in-depth experience in implantology to bring your surgical and clinical skills in implant dentistry to the next level. The course runs from October 2019 through June 2020 at WA AGD Seattle center. Each in-house module will be 3 days per month and participants will learn about and practice with multiple implant systems.
Social Media and the Dental Professional - 7/3/2019 to 7/2/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

, BC, Canada
The online space has changed how dental practices interact with patients and with each other. Learn how social media can benefit your practice and how to protect your practice's brand and professional reputation.
53763 Men's Health Issues - 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with necessary information regarding conditions and health issues that affect men in order to facilitate more effective diagnosis, treatment, and care. As male-specific factors influence the provision and compliance to therapy, tools to ensure effective patient education for men are provided to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes.
58393 Herbal Medications: An Evidence-Based Review - 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
Considering the pharmacologic interactions between herbal medications (HMs) and conventional medications, it is paramount to increase the awareness and knowledge of dental professionals about HMs. The purpose of this course is to increase dental professionals' awareness of the potential risks and benefits of HMs from an evidence-based perspective and promote the planned inclusion of HM use in patients' medical history. This course should allow dental professionals to discuss HMs in a knowledgeable and succinct manner with patients and colleagues.
The BITE Club White Rock - 10/7/2019 to 4/6/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
1959 152 St Unit 227
Surrey, BC, Canada V4A 9E3
BASIC IMPLANT TRAINING & EDUCATION For the Restorative Dentist A seven-evening didactic & hands-on, scientifically-based course for general practitioners Begins each October, offered in Vancouver, White Rock, & Victoria BC 18 hours of CE in Implant Prosthetics Prosthetics Training & Surgical Treatment Planning Implant treatment workflow from the first patient consultation to the final restoration. Learn how to work with your implant surgeon for the best results for your patients.
The BITE Club Victoria - 10/7/2019 to 5/7/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
740 Hillside Ave Unit 601
Victoria, BC, Canada V8T 1Z4
BASIC IMPLANT TRAINING & EDUCATION For the Restorative Dentist A seven-evening didactic & hands-on, scientifically-based course for general practitioners Begins each October, offered in Vancouver, White Rock, & Victoria BC 18 hours of CE in Implant Prosthetics Prosthetics Training & Surgical Treatment Planning Implant treatment workflow from the first patient consultation to the final restoration. Learn how to work with your implant surgeon for the best results for your patients.
Safe Sedation Training Moderate Sedation - 7/23/2019 to 7/23/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

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Safe Sedation Training (SST) is a web based moderate sedation training curriculum. The training is divided into nine interactive modules: 1. Introduction 2. Continuum of Sedation 3. Pre-procedure evaluation and preparation 4. Rescue 5. Respiratory compilations 6. Patient Safety monitoring 7. Airway assessment and management 8. Sedation Pharmacology 9. Recovery
Winter C.E. with Character (in Disney) - 2/23/2020 to 2/25/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd
Orlando, FL, 32830
"Advances in Endodontic Microsurgery and Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries" and "Recent Advances in Endodontic Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Treatment" and "Innovative Periodontics: "How to" from Techniques to Products"
Basic Straight Wire Orthodontics for General and Pediatric Dentists - 10/11/2019 to 3/8/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Crowne Plaza North Dallas Addison 14315 Midway Road
Addison, TX, 75001
This course is designed for general and pediatric dentists who want to add comprehensive fixed orthodontic services to their practices. The course consists of hands-on exercises and lectures on Friday's and Saturdays with a half day Sunday session devoted to in-depth review of cases that you are involved in treating or cases that you are considering for treatment. Session dates are: 10/11-13, 2019, 11/8-10/19, 12/6-8/19, 1/31-2/2/20, 3/6-8/20, 5 sessions total at 20 hours per session.
57453 Violence in the Healthcare Workplace - 8/1/2019 to 7/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self-Study
Sacramento, CA, 95899
Violence or abuse experienced in the workplace among dental professionals is a critical issue that many organizations face. The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with information so they may better recognize, address, and prevent violence in their workplaces.
57922 Domestic Violence: The Florida Requirement - 8/1/2019 to 7/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self-Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to enable dental professionals in all practice settings to define domestic violence and identify those who are affected by domestic violence in the United States. This course describes how a victim can be accurately recognized and identifies the community resources available in the state of Florida for domestic violence victims.
55120 Strategies for Appropriate Opioid Prescribing: The Florida Requirement - 8/1/2019 to 7/31/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Online Self-Study
Sacramento, CA, USA 95899
The purpose of this course is to provide clinicians who prescribe or distribute opioids with an appreciation for the complexities of opioid prescribing and the dual risks of litigation due to inadequate pain control and drug diversion or misuse in order to provide the best possible patient care and to prevent a growing social problem.
Boston Maxicourse - 10/4/2019 to 6/28/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
374 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA, 02215
A comprehensive Hands-on training program in Implant Dentistry
TMD: A Practical Approach To Diagnosis and Treatment & Office Oral Surgery Tips and Tricks featuring Dr. Brain Freund in Vancouver, BC. This course is free for AGD members. - 11/29/2019 to 11/29/2020
Event Type: CE Course
Location:
Sinclair Dental 900 Harbourside Dr
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3T8
November 29, 2019 TMD: A Practical Approach To Diagnosis and Treatment & Office Oral Surgery Tips and Tricks featuring Dr. Brain Freund in Vancouver, BC. This course is free for AGD members.
How Operational Management, Budget, and Forecasting Can Make Your Practice More Successful - 8/22/2019 to 8/22/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:
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Educational objectives: To teach you how to develop routines and interpret readily available business information for improving the practice’s business outcomes. To demonstrate how to properly react to the ever-changing financial environment as it constantly changes. To discover how you need to spend an hour each month understanding your financials instead of days, or worse, not understanding them at all.
How to successfully launch your dental practice - 8/22/2019 to 8/22/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:
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To learn how traditionally accepted business principles, as applied to dentistry, will better equip the dentist for a successful career. To teach the dentist how to develop routines and interpret business information for improving the practice’s business outcomes. To show how to understand the business aspects of practice so that the dentist will have the income needed to support the practice’s overhead, owner’s compensation, and to have the financial resources to provide the best care.
Preventing Common Dental Medical Errors - 8/23/2019 to 2/28/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

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This course covers medical errors and how to apply strategies for prevention. Dental professionals who take this medical errors course will be able to discuss the impact of human error, identify where these errors tend to happen and explain programs that reduce medical errors.
Controlled Substance Prescribing In Dentistry - 8/23/2019 to 2/28/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

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HB 549 recently changed Florida Statutes to now require all Dentists to complete a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education on prescribing of controlled substances for Dentists. AchieveCE's course is approved by the AGD and Florida Board of Dentistry to fulfill this new requirement for license renewal.
Medical Emergencies In The Dental Office - 8/23/2019 to 2/28/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

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This course will provide dental professionals with the information necessary to diagnose and respond to common medical emergencies that can occur in oral health care settings. During the course, special emphasis will be placed on the role of risk assessment in preventing medical emergencies and how to determine which events may be life-threatening and which require prompt stabilization but are not immediately life-threatening.
Florida Required: Human Trafficking Training - 8/23/2019 to 2/28/2020
Event Type: Online
Location:

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This course covers the topic of human trafficking for healthcare professionals and is approved by the Florida Department of Health to fulfill the new human trafficking requirement according to House Bill No. 851 Chapter 2019-152.
Veteran And Family Of Veteran Mental Health - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
Event Type: Online
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This course is designed to provide health care professionals in all fields an understanding of the mental health concerns facing veterans as well as an overview of best practices in screening and treating these patients.
Stroke: An Overview For The Healthcare Professional - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This course is intended to provide an overview of cerebrovascular accidents, known commonly as strokes. We will discuss the national and worldwide impact of stroke, as well as its main causes, pathophysiologic effects, and current strategies used to prevent stroke and to rehabilitate survivors.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This course provides those in the medical and mental health professions and those responsible for providing essential social, educational, and other services with an overview of autism spectrum disorder, also known as ASD. The goal is to familiarize the participant with current strategies for managing ASD in order for affected individuals and their families to enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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Pediatric abusive head trauma, commonly referred to as shaken baby syndrome, is the term used to describe the particular signs and symptoms that can occur when an infant or small child is shaken violently or when the shaking is also accompanied by an impact of the head. This course is designed to provide health care professionals, mental health professionals, and others who are likely to encounter potential abuse with the tools that they need to identify the signs of abuse and take action.
Bio-terrorism For Dental Professionals - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This course is designed to provide health care professionals with a deeper understanding of the various agents that may be used in a bioterrorism attack, the treatment protocols that may be utilized during such attacks, and recommended guidelines for reporting attacks and creating a bioterrorism disaster plan.
Geriatric Patients for Dental Professionals - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This continuing education program provides information on geriatric care, elder abuse, age-related memory changes, and best care practices for healthcare professionals. Board-Approved Continuing Education - Also accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing regarding their CE requirement for care of the older adult.
The Opioid Epidemic - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This continuing education program describes the opioid epidemic and prescribing principles for healthcare professionals who prescribe and interact with opioids.
Understanding Pain Management For Healthcare Professionals - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This continuing education course is designed to help health professionals understand pain and symptom management in their respective field. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: Discuss the effects of pain on the patient’s overall health Discuss how to address and assess pain Describe the principles of safe, effective, evidence-based pain management Define pain according to the International Association for the Study of Pain
A Look At Hypertension - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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Learning Objectives: Describe what primary hypertension is. Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension. Identify four risk factors for developing hypertension. Describe how hypertension may damage other organs. Explain lifestyle changes that may be used to treat primary hypertension.
Oral Health In Pregnant Patients - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This course will present the oral manifestations that may be encountered in pregnancy. Approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry for 2 CE Hours. Course sections include: Systemic Changes During Pregnancy Oral Health Issues During Pregnancy Medication Use During Pregnancy Dental Treatment Considerations
Oral Hypersensitivity - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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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.
Oral Infections - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This course covers infections of the oral cavity and surrounding tissues which have the potential to cause life-threatening conditions. This course is approved for CE credit by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
HIV / AIDS - Infection Control: Dental Professionals - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This course covers the topic of HIV/AIDS and infection for healthcare professionals. Fulfills the requirements for the 2 hour requirement for HIV/AIDS. Dental professionals who take this course will be able to discuss and understand the basics of HIV/AIDS and Infection Control. This course complies with HIV/AIDS requirements and is approved by an MQA Dental Board for Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
Antibiotic Management - 8/26/2019 to 2/28/2020
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This course is approved for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, ARNPs, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Respiratory Therapists, and Dietitians. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobial agents is evolving as one of the world’s most pressing public health challenges. Improving the use of antibiotics to decrease the emergence of drug resistant bacteria is an important patient safety and public health issue as well as a national priority.