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NEW This course reviews the California Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs. Topics reviewed include: protocols for treating acute and chronic pain, identifying alternative pain therapies, properly disposing of pharmaceutical waste, managing vulnerable or substance use disorder patients and regulatory requirements for prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances. (This course is required for the California dentist.)
View Course ObjectivesNEW This course will discuss the basics of disease transmission and common infectious pathogens along with traditional methods of prevention and promotes the development and evaluation of a consistent program of infection control measures in the dental and dental lab practice with continual education and training for dental health care personnel (DHCP).
This course is not approved for New York.
View Course ObjectivesNEW This course covers the definition of standard precautions and key recommendations for hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, sharps safety, safe injection practices, sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items, environmental infection prevention and control, and dental unit water quality.
This course is not approved for New York.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review the most common detrimental effects alcoholism causes to systemic and oral health and the dental treatment modifications required for alcoholic patients. Also reviewed will be the potentially life-threatening effects of alcohol withdrawal, along with adverse oral effects and alcoholic liver disease. (This course meets Chemical Dependency requirement in TN and AZ. TN dentists must take course Controlled Substance Prescribing Tennessee. For additional chemical dependency courses, please see our Substance Abuse courses and Chemical Dependency course.)
View Course ObjectivesThis course will provide an overview of the antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal formulations most frequently used in the scope of dental treatment for oral and maxillofacial infections which are caused by pathogenic organisms. Also discussed will be the spectrum of microbial activity, drug interactions, common indications for administration and potential side effects.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review bloodborne pathogens as they relate to the dental practice. Topics include the transmission, prevention and treatment of HBV, HCV and HIV. Since these bloodborne pathogens can cause serious morbidity if an exposure incident occurs, post exposure prophylaxis is also reviewed.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses the advantages and disadvantages of CAD/CAM technology in the dental office, reviews the types of systems available, explains procedures for scanning and creating high resolution imaging to be used for restorations and discusses how this technology is changing dental restorations for both the dental office and the patient.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is a review of the California Dental Practice Act. Topics covered include: the definition of the Practice of Dentistry, Acts violating the Dental Practice Act, License Requirements, Prescriptions and CURES and Duties of Dental Auxiliaries. Each topic in the Act is not covered due to the Act's length, only the sections which are most likely to impact your dental career.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is a review of infection control standards for the California dental professional. Topics reviewed include: personal protection equipment, sterilization (including heat sterilization monitors), disinfection, hand hygiene, other potentially infectious materials, sharps and dental laboratories.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review how dental treatment can benefit a cancer patient both before and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The reader will gain an understanding of how chemotherapy alters production of the formed elements of human blood, how chemotherapy can adversely affect oral tissue and understand the development and consequences of mucositis during radiation therapy and the consequences radiation therapy has on salivary glands.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review the oral effects caused by medications used to treat hypertension and ischemic heart disease, identify the most common medications used to treat ischemic heart disease and their effects upon dental treatment, review the use of local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors among cardiovascular patients, list protocols and equipment necessary to treat medical emergencies which may arise during the dental treatment of cardiovascular patients and understand dental treatment modifications and contraindications among cardiovascular patients.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses the science of addiction by reviewing how addiction develops and some factors leading to chemical dependency. Strategies for dealing with substance abuse through prevention, as well as some treatment options for substance abusers, along with managing a drug free workplace will be reviewed. ( This course meets Chemical Dependency requirement in TN and AZ. TN dentists must take course Controlled Substance Prescribing Tennessee. For additional chemical dependency courses, please see our Substance Abuse courses and Alcoholism course.)
View Course ObjectivesThis course will discuss how chemotherapeutic agents exert their effect on malignant cells and healthy cells, review the effects of chemotherapeutic agents upon the oral mucosa, discuss the basic concepts of radiation therapy, understand the effects radiation therapy has on the oral mucosa and present a list dental pretreatment considerations which can alleviate the oral health problems associated with cancer therapy for patients with systemic or oral cancer.
View Course ObjectivesThis course reviews clinical practice guidelines issued by the Tennessee Department of Health concerning the prescription and dispensing of opioid pain medication used to treat chronic pain. (This course is required for the Tennessee dentist. This course is not approved for Maryland, Indiana, California or Florida. For additional chemical dependency courses, please see our Substance Abuse courses, Alcoholism course and Chemical Dependency course.)
View Course ObjectivesThis course reviews relevant guidelines for infection control issued by the CDC in concert with OSHA workplace health safety regulations. The two tiers of infection prevention practices, standard and transmission based precautions are presented. Discussion of CDC infection prevention recommendations, reviewing protocols for routine cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, along with suggestions for establishing an effective infection control program.
View Course ObjectivesThis course presents an overview of dental lab materials which include thermoplastics, nylon, acrylics and laminates. The indirect restorations of dental crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays and the implant process will be discussed. The therapeutic devices of athletic mouth guards, retainers and mandibular advancement devices will be reviewed. Also discussed are the different types of dentures used for tooth replacement and potential risks and hazards that can occur in the dental laboratory.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses why a quality control system is needed, the quality control challenges facing the dental laboratory, the certified dental laborarory/technician program, the dental appliance manufacturers audit system and international organization for standardization (ISO). Also reviewed will be FDA audits, OSHA regulations related to medical and dental laboratories, CAD/CAM and digital technology in the dental lab.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review the regulations in the Florida Statutes which govern the business of dental laboratory operation and the profession of dental laboratory technology. Areas discussed include: shade verification, infection control, continuing education requirements, advertising and requirements for becoming a certified dental technician. Sample Laboratory Procedure Prescription and Laboratory Case Point of Origin and Material Disclosure Forms are provided. This course is required for the Florida Dental Lab professional.
View Course ObjectivesThis course explores the causes, prevalence, and symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus types I and II. The reader will learn how to identify possible cases of diabetes, how to treat diabetic emergencies, and the effect diabetes has on dental health. Additionally, the prevention of diabetes is discussed, along with managing the dental patient, giving dental professionals information they can share with their patients.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review the components and fundamental concepts of digital radiography (digital imaging). Also discussed will be the advantages and disadvantages, basic infection control for intra-oral digital receptors, common errors associated with digital imaging and the difference between direct and indirect digital imaging.
View Course ObjectivesThis course enables dental professionals to realize the magnitude of domestic violence and gain an understanding of the signs, symptoms, and injuries indicative of possible domestic violence. This course also helps dental professionals realize the reluctance of many victims to reveal the true cause of their injuries and gives them resources to share with their patients. This course is required for Florida dental professionals (not required for Florida dental labs).
View Course ObjectivesThis course enables dental professionals to understand Sjogren's Syndrome, commonly known as dry mouth, by discussing its prevalence, causes, and symptoms. In addition, the reader will understand how to diagnose dry mouth and talk to patients about the condition. Dental professionals will learn of the available treatments for dry mouth and how to administer them.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is intended to provide awareness and a better understanding of the connection between optimal nutrition and its impact on oral health. Topics discussed include: dietary considerations for the dental patient, nutritional counseling in the dental practice and how a diet affects dental caries and periodontal disease. Also, vitamins, minerals, major nutrients and antioxidants are reviewed.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses which medications should be included in an emergency kit, the proper uses of emergency kit medications, and which medications to use in different emergency situations. Sections include first-line emergency drugs, second-line emergency drugs, and supplementary drugs. The course provides dental professionals with information they need to make informed decisions in emergency situations
View Course ObjectivesThis course will discuss the most common musculoskeletal disorders which result from prolonged static postures and how the pain associated with these disorders can progress over the course of a dental career. Some treatment options will be reviewed, as well as ergonomic adjustments that can be made in the office to help prevent or retard the advancement of chronic pain and make the dental professional and their patients feel more comfortable in the office.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is a review of the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct as set forth by the American Dental Association and the Bylaws and Code of Ethics as set forth by the American Dental Hygienists Association. It does not cover each and every ethical rule contained in either Code, but does discuss the principles of ethics and the Code of Professional Conduct. Readers will also learn the principles of doing no harm, duties of a dental professional to provide dental care, rules for utilizing non-profit and commercial referral services and patients rights and responsibilities. (Meets requirement in AZ and other states not requiring a state specific ethics course.) Indiana residents please select Indiana Ethics, Statutes and Rules for your course requirements. Florida Dental Labs please select Dental Lab/Technician Laws and Rules for your course requirements. Not accepted for New York or Oklahoma ethics requirements.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is an introduction to forensic dentistry. It will discuss the role forensic dentistry has within forensic science, the methods use by forensic dentists who provide post-mortem identification, the most common areas in which forensic dentists are involved and the legal, medical and social reasons why post-mortem identification of a deceased person is essential.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will discuss the aging process and its affect on oral health. Topics to be reviewed include: oral problems that may be triggered as a side effect of some of the most commonly prescribed medications utilized by geriatric patients; changes to the oral and maxillofacial complex; how common chronic illnesses such as arthritis, osteoporosis, hypertension and cardiovascular disease impact oral health and oral health issues and treating the dementia patient.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is an overview of the hepatitis virus strains. The reader will learn how to identify risk factors and symptoms of hepatitis, understand available vaccination and treatment options, and recognize appropriate prevention techniques for each type of hepatitis. In addition, dental professionals will be given the guidelines they need to successfully deal with postexposure management and implement a successful exposure management program within the dental practice.
View Course ObjectivesThis course explains how HIV develops in the body, its modes of transmission and the means of preventing infection. Also reviewed are: diagnostic testing, managing HIV/AIDS in the workplace through the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and CDC guidelines, identifying risky behaviors which can lead to higher risks of HIV infection and oral manifestations of HIV infection.
This course is not currently approved for Kentucky.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses alternatives to traditional pain control and management. Minimally invasive dentistry is reviewed and how these procedures can be incorporated into the dental practice to aid in more effectively managing pain. The behavioral management (distraction) methods of audio/visual and virtual reality, as well as the complementary and alternative medicine modalities of hypnosis, massage, acupuncture and aromatherapy are discussed.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will discuss the topics of sex trafficking and labor trafficking, review how to identify individuals who may be victims of human trafficking and how to report human trafficking cases. In addition, resources are identified for victims of human trafficking. This course fulfills the Florida requirement for Human Trafficking.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is a review of the Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct as set forth by the American Dental Association, as well as the American Dental Hygienists' Association's Bylaws and Code of Ethics. Also, reviewed will be some more of the common rules related specifically to the Indiana Code and Statutes and Rules.
View Course ObjectivesThis course helps dental professionals to identify patients who are at-risk or highly susceptible to infection, from opportunistic infectious diseases, as a result of dental procedures and/or pre-existing medical conditions. The dental professional will become familiar with oral and systemic infections and how some may result as a side effect of dental procedures and routine oral care. Some of the topics covered include: localized infection, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, bacterial endocarditis, acid reflux, herpes virus, hepatitis B and D and coxsackie virus. Readers will learn to identify appropriate prophylactic and post-procedural antibiotic treatments, and be aware of specific procedures that may create a higher risk of infection.
View Course ObjectivesThis course explores osseointegration, which is the creation of a stable bone anchorage of an orally implanted metal tooth to bone. It discusses why this approach is better than soft-tissue anchorages and helps the dental professional gain an understanding of the working definition of osseointegration, the important factors for reliable bone anchorage of an oral implant, and the biocompatible materials for osseointegration. Also discussed are how physical implant design and surface characteristics play a role in bone tissue integration and how host bone surgical technique and load consideration affect osseointegration.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses the properties and types of lasers used in dentistry, explains clinical applications in which lasers are used for treating hard and soft tissue, discusses safety precautions to protect the patient and staff when working with lasers, discusses some benefits and drawbacks to using lasers in dentistry and defines the basic components of lasers.
View Course ObjectivesThis course introduces dental professionals to the complexities of latex allergies, including the reasons for increased prevalence of latex allergy, latex allergy statistics, and the possible risk factors for latex allergy. It provides information that will allow dental professionals to differentiate between and describe the three types of latex reactions, give examples of latex allergy symptoms, evaluate prevention methods, and uncover inconsistencies in latex glove composition.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review the most commonly used topical and local anesthetics in dentistry. Also discussed will be the use of vasoconstrictors with local anesthetics to assist in achieving and maintaining anesthesia; how local anesthetics are metabolized and excreted by the body and reversal agents for local anesthetics. Also, the importance of a good patient medical history will be reviewed.
View Course ObjectivesThis course examines the issue of child abuse and neglect, and the abuse and neglect of the elderly and disabled persons in the State of Maryland from a public health and safety perspective. Reviewed is a general understanding of the prevalence of the problem, who's at risk, how society is affected, and the safety net that is currently in place to help families in need. Also reviewed are Maryland state policies regulating reporting procedures, along with state sponsored programs providing services to the population at risk for abuse and neglect.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is a review of infection control standards for the Maryland dental professional based on MOSH, OSHA and CDC guidelines. Topics reviewed include, but not limited to: personal protection equipment, hand hygiene, disinfectants, immunization, other potentially infectious materials, sharps, post-exposure evaluation and equipment decontamination.
View Course ObjectivesThis course assists the dental professional in identifying and attending to the more common medical emergencies encountered in the dental office. The dental professional will learn how to assign a medical risk level to their patients, how to address drug related emergencies and how to attend to an unconscious patient. A sample office emergency protocol form is included, as well as suggested contents for emergency kits.
View Course Objectives(formerly titled as Prevention of Medical Errors) This course discusses the identification and prevention of medical errors in dentistry. It allows the dental professional to understand the types and magnitude of medical errors and the factors that contribute to an increased risk of medical errors. The course also reviews the prevention of specific medical errors, latent and active errors, root cause analysis and offers some examples of actual dental malpractice cases. This course is required for the Florida dentist, hygienist and dental lab professional.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review nitrous oxide equipment operations, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using nitrous oxide, review incremental and rapid induction techniques, briefly discuss the respiratory system and summarize ADA guidelines for nitrous oxide. Also, complications of using nitrous oxide will be reviewed.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses the nutrients important to periodontal tissue growth and repair, and which foods and supplements supply them. This course also will help dental professionals to gain a better understanding of the periodontal tissue structure and the changes it undergoes when it becomes diseased. After studying the course, practitioners will understand the different types and amounts of nutrients and vitamins necessary for periodontal health, and how periodontal health relates to overall health.
View Course ObjectivesThis course explores the link between healthy eating and overall well-being. Topics discussed include: the factors which influence food choices, the influence of diet on health and disease, and essential nutrients and how to obtain them. It also examines the current dietary guidelines recommended by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services and the revised MyPlate food guide, which helps to implement this approach. Once a dental professional has completed this course, they will be able to make basic recommendations to patients concerning healthy eating habits.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is a review of the possible adverse drug to drug reactions of some of the more commonly seen and used drugs in the office. This course enlightens dental professionals about drug combinations to avoid and which situations present the most opportunity for adverse drug interactions.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is intended to provide awareness and a deeper understanding of the risks associated with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Oral Cancer. Dental office screening protocols will be reviewed, as well as, clinical signs and symptoms of oral cancer.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will discuss the role of the dental professional in oral cancer detection, how biological changes can promote oral cancer and review the stages of oral cancer of the lip and oral cavity. Also reviewed are the examination steps for oral, head and neck cancer and teaching oral self examinations to the patient.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses the oral manifestations of varied disease processes and conditions, the most prevalent oral side effects of medications used to treat systemic diseases and the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the oral cavity. Some diseases reviewed are STD's such as candidiasis, HIV/AIDS and oral hairy leukoplakia, psychiatric diseases and autoimmune diseases. Pregnancy and menopause are also discussed.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review patients who have the common chronic illnesses of hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, hepatic and renal disease and cardiovascular disease, and their influence upon patients having tooth extractions. Also reviewed will be common post surgical complications and options for their treatment.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review some of the more common Federal OSHA regulations which affect the dental professional. Some topics presented are: emergency exit plan, fire protection, bloodborne pathogens standard, laser and ionization radiation, hand protection, eye and face protection and workplace hazard communication. This OSHA Review course has been written to satisfy OSHA requirements for states and territories which follow Federal OSHA Standards in Dentistry. There are states which have their own state plans based on the Federal OSHA Standards in Dentistry and are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as OSHA's and may have different or more stringent requirements. It is the responsibility of the individual to know if their state has a state plan and to verify if this course will satisfy their state's state plan. Currently, these states and territories have their own state plans and may not directly follow Federal OSHA Standards in Dentistry: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming. Since this list could change at any time, please link to the OSHA website for a current list of OSHA-Approved State Plans - https://www.osha.gov/stateplans/
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses pain control and management and how it relates to the practice of dentistry. By adequately controlling and managing pain, dental professionals may clear the way for improved dental health among patients who view dental visits as "too painful" based on their experiences with pain and anxiety. This course reviews pharmacological strategies of local anesthesia, sedation, and analgesics, as well as, special considerations in pain control and management for children, pregnant women, the elderly and the disabled.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will discuss oral health maintenance in adults and children and how important it is for the patient to maintain a rigid oral health maintenance program through proper home care and regular dental visits after periodontal treatment. In addition, local and systemic antibiotic therapy, supragingival and subgingival irrigation, home care devices (including oral irrigators and power toothbrushes), dentrifices, mouthrinses and treatment considerations for periodontal health maintenance are discussed.
View Course ObjectivesThis course reviews clinical practice guidelines concerning the prescription and dispensing of opioid pain medication used to treat chronic non-malignant pain. Signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse are identified. The use of opioid therapy, the tapering off of opioid therapy and non-opioid therapies are also reviewed for treating chronic non-malignant pain. This course fulfills the Florida requirement for Prescribing Controlled Substances and Ohio requirement for opioid prescribing. This course is not approved for Maryland, Indiana, California or Tennessee.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses the procedural side of risk management and how effective communication is very important in mitigating risk between a dental office and its patients, other healthcare providers and consultants and facilities which supply ancillary dental services. The importance of maintaining accurate and legible dental records and office procedures to aid in minimizing risk exposure are also reviewed.
View Course ObjectivesNEW This course will discuss a dental practitioners’ standards of practice for prescribing controlled substances and covers safe and effective guidelines for treating both chronic non-malignant (non-acute) pain and acute (post-surgical) pain. The tapering off of opioid therapy and alternative therapies for pain management are also reviewed. This course fulfills the Florida requirement for Prescribing Controlled Substances. This course is not approved for Maryland, Indiana, California or Tennessee.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review guidelines for sedation used in general dentistry. The pharmacological properties of the most common oral medications used for sedation are discussed, the indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation are identified, and the importance of a patient's medical history and physical evaluation are emphasized. Also discussed is the need for sedation to deal with dental anxiety and phobias.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review risk factors which contribute to sleep apnea, explain and help understand sleep apnea, discuss the health impacts of sleep apnea and snoring, list and discuss some different types of treatments and the challenges of these treatments along with their advantages and disadvantages.
View Course ObjectivesThis course defines a special needs patient, which includes people with both mental and physical disabilities. Disabilities such as: Alzheimer's, Cerebral Palsy, Eating Disorders, Heart Conditions, Down Syndrome, Diabetes, ADHD, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's are reviewed. The reader will understand how to accommodate the requirements of some special needs patients to aid them in maintaining proper oral healthcare when possible. Some dental organizations are identified which can assist the disabled population.
View Course ObjectivesThis course is designed to assist dental professionals, including students, learn to deal with the uncertainty of modern living and the demands of personal and professional life in order to provide better care for their patients and themselves. Readers will learn to identify major sources of stress and to change perceptions of these stressors when they cannot be avoided, making them better able to focus on the job of providing dental care. Also, the reader will become familiar with the fight or flight response, psychosocial stress factors, symptoms of stress, health consequences of stress and appropriate and effective stress management.
View Course ObjectivesThis course discusses adult substance abuse and its effects on general and dental health. After completing this course, dental professionals will be able to identify a patient with a substance abuse problem, identify symptoms of withdrawal from specific substances and comprehend the negative health effects of alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, tobacco and OTC and prescription drugs. They will also be able to differentiate between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse and to understand and distinguish between the terms, substance abuse and chemical dependency. (This course meets the Chemical Dependency requirement in TN and AZ. TN dentists must take course Controlled Substance Prescribing Tennessee. For additional chemical dependency courses, please see our Chemical Dependency, Alcoholism and other Substance Abuse courses.)
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review alcoholism, drug addiction, illicit drugs and tobacco, list some of the more commonly abused drugs and discuss drug use and abuse among age groups. Also, identifying and managing an addicted patient will be discussed along with an overview of substance abuse treatment. (This course meets the Chemical Dependency requirement in TN and AZ. TN dentists must take course Controlled Substance Prescribing Tennessee. For additional chemical dependency courses, please see our Chemical Dependency, Alcoholism and other Substance Abuse courses.)
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review how the combination of sugar and acid impacts oral health, explain the pH scale and the importance of its relationship to the cariogenic process, discuss the processes of enamel and dentin erosion and factors that influence periodontitis and caries risk, explain the importance in promoting healthy dietary behaviors to reduce chronic disease and understanding the effect of a high sugar diet on overall health.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will present the oral complications of bisphosphonate therapy, review how antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy can influence the course of dental treatment, describe how systemic immunosuppressive medications affect oral health and dental treatment, discuss the impact that medication-induced xerostomia has upon oral health and generate an understanding of the effects chemotherapy has upon the oral mucosa and oral health.
View Course ObjectivesThis course provides dental professionals with information about teeth whitening. A brief history of bleaching is discussed, along with intrinsic and extrinsic staining. Internal and external teeth bleaching are discussed along with their adverse reactions. Some external bleaching topics discussed include: tray versus strip delivery, OTC products, dentrifices and general side effects.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review the basic anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) region and associated structures, present extracapsular (muscle) and intracapsular (joint) disorders and their treatments and review diagnostic testing criteria and imaging techniques for the TMJ region. Also discussed is the necessity of completing a comprehensive history, which includes physical and visual examinations, to evaluate a patient for a possible TMJ disorder.
View Course ObjectivesThis course examines tobacco use in the United States and the various effects it has on dental health. After completing this course, dental professionals will be able to differentiate among the various types of tobacco uses and the subsequent risk each type imposes, identify the reasons why cigarettes and smokeless tobacco are the prime risk factors for oral cancer, and determine why smokeless tobacco users have a high risk of dental caries. Readers will also be able to explain tobacco's added risk factors for periodontal disease and recognize the possible effects of maternal smoking on pregnancy. Also discussed will be the risks of environmental tobacco smoke on nonsmokers and children and a high level review of tobacco cessation therapy, along with determining a guideline for assessing a tobacco user's readiness to quit.
View Course ObjectivesThis course will review some of the most common systemic changes which occur during pregnancy and their relevance to oral health and the manner by which they impact the ability to provide dental treatment that is safe for both the mother and the developing fetus. Methods to maintain the comfort and safety of the mother and developing fetus will be highlighted throughout this course.
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