Continuing Dental Education

The new Classification of Periodontal diseases represent an opportunity in periodontal care. The staging of the periodontitis and subsequent grading of the progression based on systemic and local risk factors are valuable for periodontal therapy. This course will present an easy-to-follow path to the correct diagnosis of periodontal diseases, and the stage and grade of Periodontitis for your patients. The diagnosis sets the stage for personalized care for patients with periodontitis. The course will be a case-based discussion on diagnosis and individualized treatment planning utilizing the knowledge and tools provided by the new classification to provide periodontal and maintenance care.

Dentistry for Children is fun, varied, simple yet complicated, challenging, rewarding, and very very important. No short lecture on pediatric dentistry can cover all of the things which comprise this specialty, but this presentation hopes to focus on the things that a dentist will come in contact with the active child.

This live presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include a historical perspective, indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery. The course content will be beneficial to both hygienists and dentists.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

Full coverage restoration on natural tooth abutments is often a better treatment option for patients than implant placement and restoration. However, dentists often lack confidence with their crown and bridgework skills, so patients are getting implants when they would be better served with bridgework. This course will demonstrate why bridgework is often the superior choice and then present a simplified step-by-step predictable technique for created full coverage restorations on natural tooth abutments.

This live webinar is designed to provide the participant with an overview of the historical uses of what is described as “alternative and complementary” approaches to treatment for head and neck lesions throughout the years. The course will provide current uses of these more traditional approaches with some cautionary implications of modern medications that may be used with these traditional approaches. Given the cultural diversity within the United States of America, it’s important to recognize that many cultures are bringing their own customs and practices with them. As a practitioner/clinician, having the relevant insights into current research and acceptable uses of these products is paramount.

This live and interactive webinar reviews the science of disease transmission and updates and makes sense of the many dental safety recommendations considering bloodborne pathogens, COVID-19 and beyond. Standard and Transmission-based Precautions will be explained in the context of CDC & ADA Guidelines and OSHA & Dental Board regulations (meets Infection Control & OSHA CE requirements). Safety tips are categorized by effectiveness and include new technology, how to optimize indoor air safety, PPE other prevention controls.

Today, pharmaceuticals are being developed and brought to market faster than at any time in recent history. This is particularly true for drugs used to manage or treat chronic health conditions. In this presentation, a review of some of these new drugs will be reviewed along with an update on some important drug classes that have been around for a while. One of the newer drug classes that will be reviewed are the biologics and what the potential implications are for our practices when patients present with a history of being on one. The latest info on the changing landscape of blood thinners and diabetic drugs will be covered. Another ever changing class of drugs are the OTC herbal drugs, which will be reviewed discussing those that are relevant to dentistry. Finally, a review of pain medication options and current best practices.

Learn more about the various forms of lichen planus. Patients may have several types of lesions and sometimes it is difficult to know what treatment modalities to use, how to monitor them and what patient education should be provided. Home care for patients becomes extremely important in total patient care. Learn more about new treatment modalities on the horizon with current information from the World Workshop 2022 on Oral Lichen Planus. Some treatment modalities will be presented with new information from patient care rendered in other countries that we are learning more about.

Difficult cases can be simplified when carefully thought out. A strong background of proficiency in crown and bridgework, precision attachments, restorative dentistry and implants allows the practitioner to choose what is best for the patient and is not limited to the one technique a practitioner can do well. This course will present a unique approach to diagnosis and treatment planning that will offer the practitioner more options to help patients.

This course is designed for dentists and dental hygienists and will offer critically appraised, evidence-based information to identify signs and symptoms of periodontal disease. The course will provide chronological information on the dental hygiene assessment phase of care to develop steps in identifying, treating, and stabilizing periodontitis utilizing non-surgical periodontal therapy.

This course is designed to inform the participant about various oral pathologic lesions of the oral cavity. The oral health care professional should be able to identify common lesions and understand how to manage patients with such conditions.

It’s a fast-paced world and, unfortunately, many of our patients seek the assistance of substances to cope and get through their busy, trying days. However, the use and abuse of both illicit and licit substances has the potential to produce systemic adverse reactions and life-threatening medical emergencies during dental treatment.

In this informative and emotional course, you will learn from a 16 year cancer survivor (and dentist) the steps he used to achieve "his" best outcome as well as the best outcome for multiple cancer patients he has treated. Dr. Blackburn will navigate you through the process from the exam, diagnosis, pre-treatment, active-treatment and post-treatment phases. Long term successes and failures will also be discussed. At the end of this course you will feel confident on how to give these patients the best dental and psychological outcome.

Temporomandibular Disorders are a group of conditions, often painful, that affects the Temporomandibular Joint and the muscles of mastication. It has been estimated by the National Institutes of Health that approximately 10 million people are affected. As dental team members, many are unaware of the signs, symptoms, and treatments available for these patients. This course will provide dental team members, who may have only the basic knowledge of the TM joint, with a very detailed and informed presentation involving the structure and function of the joint, etiological factors of disease, examination and evaluation methods used, and treatment modalities offered. The role of the dental team in TMD will also be discussed. A personal discussion will also be offered.

The morning session of this live webinar will focus on practical discussion of the most recent infection prevention regulations and recommendations as they relate to dental settings, using occupational blood-borne, airborne, and waterborne pathogens as frameworks for the presentation. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument reprocessing, environmental surface disinfection, and dental water treatment

In the afternoon, the most recent recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines will be presented in addition to information pertaining to other vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, including influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, shingles, HPV, and pertussis. A major goal of this presentation is to discuss appropriate scientific and clinical evidence for available vaccines and emerging technologies, to provide participants useful information when considering: 1. their own protection; 2. protection of the general public; and 3. vaccine requirements for individuals diagnosed with immune compromising conditions and diseases

The morning session of this live webinar deals with unusual cases, diagnostic challenges, the oral health effects of tobacco products and alcohol, premalignant and malignant lesions, presenting an oral cancer diagnosis to a patient and new diagnostic technique. Treatment of oral cancer and oropharyngeal cancer will be presented.
In the afternoon, participants learn how to describe a lesion, develop a differential diagnosis and treat the condition. Dr. Svirsky will show how he approaches cases and arrives at a diagnosis.

Dentoalveolar surgical procedures and management of potential complications useful for the general dentist will be presented in this 6 hour webinar. Understanding and mastering a variety of dentoalveolar surgical procedures can enhance your patient’s in office experience by reducing referrals to a specialist. As each surgical procedure is presented, management of potential intraoperative complications will also be discussed.

Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat, with “superbug” infections occurring in 2.8 people in the US each year. Antibiotic misuse and overuse are the primary reasons for the development of antibiotic resistance and adverse reactions—most notably life-threatening Clostridioides difficile infection (C. Diff). The risk/benefit of prescribing antibiotics must always be considered before prescribing any antibiotic.

Treating apprehensive patients can cause stress… for the patient, the team and the dentist.

Many patients feel anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist. With the proper skills and understanding, dental professionals can help move the apprehensive patient toward improved oral health, managing complex dental treatment, and delivering treatment in a safe, calm and efficient manner

Infections caused by waterborne microorganisms are among the most harmful to global health. These include diseases caused by a variety of bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and other parasites. They can proliferate in many natural water sources, as well as man-made systems designed to provide potable water for public and healthcare use. An initial overview of the principles and epidemiology associated with waterborne infections will be presented, followed by discussion of representative, clinically important pathogens, and the challenges they present to medical and dental facilities. Emphasis will focus on microbial challenges presented by bacteria found in dental water sources which have been documented as causes of infections in dental patients, including Pseudomonas, Legionella, and nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) species. Comprehensive infection prevention recommendations also will be included as preventive procedures and protocols for controlling colonization of dental treatment water. Overall, this seminar is aimed at providing clinical microbiology concepts and relevant information needed to protect patients and personnel against waterborne infection in clinical settings.

This live webinar will clarify diagnosis and treatment planning to help hygienists and dentists feel comfortable with stabilizing periodontal conditions and creating a predictable foundation for successful ongoing maintenance and restorative care. This course is designed to enhance or develop skills in basic periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning, while at the same time showing the long term potential for a non-surgical minimally invasive approach.

This live webinar is different from other Concord seminars in that it is a self-assessment test that you grade yourself. Everyone gets 100%! At the completion of this live webinar you will be an expert on the soft tissue and radiographic entities that every dentist and hygienist should know. Some interesting cases will “pop up.”

Dental hygienists are often the first line of providers to diagnose patients with periodontal disease, to identify and successfully diagnose mucogingival deformities around teeth or implants, to identify hopeless teeth and to recognize areas for horizontal or vertical ridge augmentation procedures. After the completion of the initial non-surgical periodontal therapy (phase I), several patients undergo advanced surgical treatment, which include either resective approaches such as osseous surgeries or regenerative approaches such as guided tissue regeneration (GTR) or horizontal/vertical guided bone regeneration (GBR), mucogingival surgeries to increase the keratinized tissue or surgical implant treatment. The role of dental hygienists in the surgical treatment of periodontally compromised patients is essential.

In this lecture, we will discuss how to develop an analytical strategy to review all 2D and 3D images systematically, and we will learn the importance of pattern recognition in diagnosing and differentiating benign and malignant lesions. We will also review common but important soft tissue calcifications in plain film and CBCT. We will also get an overview of paranasal sinuses and TMJ evaluation. Lastly, we will review the role of interprofessional communication in improving patient outcomes and the importance of selection criteria in using different imaging modalities for a specific task.

During the delivery of dental care, both dental personnel and patients are at risk of ocular exposure to pathogens and/or physical or chemical injury. Ocular injuries and infections may lead to serious long-term consequences including potential blindness. Unfortunately, eye protection by dental team members (and patients) is often suboptimal or lacking. This session will review best practices for eye protection during all phases of oral healthcare including instrument reprocessing, cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces, chairside dentistry, and light curing procedures.

This two-hour live webinar can provide clinicians with the confidence to better understand and solve these problems. Besides offering basic surgical solutions, participants will have a chance to develop a thought process to help validate the decision of choosing treatment over extraction. The concepts discussed will facilitate the goal of excellence and show a predictable way to avoid an automatic default to titanium with every challenging situation.

Dr. Bradford Towne, co-author of “Neurotoxins and Facial Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery”, provides an introduction to the use of dermal fillers for facial cosmetic enhancement in this three hour live webinar. During this presentation, participants will learn about the pharmacology of different dermal fillers, indications for their use, benefits and risks associated with the injection of fillers. During this webinar, a review of the aging face, pre treatment evaluation, documentation, an introduction to techniques for injection and overview potential complications.

The live webinar is designed to expose the participants to medical risk assessment, emergency medical equipment and drugs, and algorithms to treat medical emergencies in the dental office. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of a general dental practice.

This live webinar is designed to awaken the dental community to the possibility of human trafficking involving patients seeking care in a dental facility. Many clues may be evident and exhibited by a patient or even by the perpetrator who may be accompanying the victim. Unless the healthcare professional is aware of the signs, the opportunity to assist the victims may not be recognized. The protocol for reporting human trafficking will be presented with excellent handouts for the participant on dental findings and seeking help for a victim.

Difficult cases can be simplified when carefully thought out. A strong background of proficiency in crown and bridgework, precision attachments, restorative dentistry and implants allows the practitioner to choose what is best for the patient and is not limited to the one technique a practitioner can do well. This course will present a unique approach to diagnosis and treatment planning that will offer the practitioner more options to help patients.

This live webinar is designed to be a full review of radiology for Dentists and Dental Hygienists. Dr. Svirsky will walk the audience through a number of common cases as a way of reacquianting the audience with key radiographic entities common to the dental practice. There will be an emphasis on common radiolucent and radiopaque lesions. In addition, Dr. Svirsky will spend some time highlighting the bizarre and unusual cases he’s encountered throughout his career.

This course will provide the oral health care team with tools to help identify oral potentially malignant disorders (PMDs). These PMDs are almost always present and visible before an HPV-negative oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) develops; therefore, detection of these PMDs is vital in improving the lives of those affected by PMDs and oral cancer in this country. Though the rate of HPV-negative OSCC has declined as the number of Americans who smoke has declined, the survival rate remains the same: overall, around 50% of these patients will succumb to their disease within 5 years. We will spend a great deal of time discussing leukoplakia, as this is the most common way in which oral PMDs present. The goal of the oral health care professional is to "catch" oral cancer before it develops; therefore, we will primarily discuss how to manage leukoplakia and what we can do for our patients to help lower their risk for developing an OSCC.

Infectious diseases described over the past 5 decades include those caused by newly discovered microbial pathogens, re-emergent diseases, and infections which have become increasingly resistant to previously successful antimicrobials. Current epidemiology and evidence addressing ongoing challenges and occupational guidelines for blood-borne pathogens (hepatitis B and C viruses, HIV), respiratory infections (influenza viruses, tuberculosis), and waterborne infections in healthcare facilities will comprise major portions of the live webinar.

Full coverage restoration on natural tooth abutments is often a better treatment option for patients than implant placement and restoration. However, dentists often lack confidence with their crown and bridgework skills, so patients are getting implants when they would be better served with bridgework. This course will demonstrate why bridgework is often the superior choice and then present a simplified step-by-step predictable technique for created full coverage restorations on natural tooth abutments.

Treating apprehensive patients can cause stress… for the patient, the team and the dentist.

Many patients feel anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist. With the proper skills and understanding, dental professionals can help move the apprehensive patient toward improved oral health, managing complex dental treatment, and delivering treatment in a safe, calm and efficient manner

This live webinar presentation is designed to expose the participants to the use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen sedation in their practices. Topics discussed will include indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide sedation, patient evaluation, delivery systems, monitoring equipment, and the technique for delivery. The course content will be beneficial to both hygienists and dentists.

Sports play a very important part in the lives of many of our patients. Not just high level and professional athletes, but kids and weekend warriors as well. Most players put themselves at risk of dental injuries when participating in these activities. Sports dentistry is the part of sports medicine that, in addition to other things, deals with the treatment and prevention of these injuries. How to handle dental injury emergencies and how to prevent them from happening is important for the dental professional especially in the context of the active athlete. In addition, it is critical that dentists be able to communicate with other sports medical personnel, parents, coaches and school nurses if injuries occur.

Don’t deny it! Admit it! Every one of us has had this happen during your career! The cases that you didn’t read the patient well, didn’t get the proper diagnostic material, didn’t take the time to really listen and see what was appropriate for your patient. Whether you have made a minor mis-judgement, or totally face-planted, NOW WHAT?

Dr. Hyman will lead the audience through a day of case review! In this course, Dr. Hyman will focus on real world cases from professional experience where things didn’t go as planned. With a focus on what he’d do differently and where things went wrong, the audience will come away with actionable information that they can bring into their practice when confronted with difficult situations.

Doctors and Hygienists can learn together about an evidenced based approach to eliminating and controlling Periodontal Disease. This presentation will discuss a scientifically sound approach for effective control of all levels of periodontal disease using the non-surgical approach with scaling and root planning, or minimally invasive surgical intervention for more advanced disease. Both indications will be explained and published literature will be explained.

What potential complications lurk behind the patient’s medical history that may impact dental therapy? This program will provide an overview of the dental implications of the medications, supplements and substances of abuse most frequently used by patients. The pharmacology of pain control and the effective management of acute dental pain using non-opioid and opioid analgesics will be presented as well as an overview of the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents.

This course will provide dentists and dental hygienists with a comprehensive review of advanced instrumentation to avoid burnishing and effectively remove calculus during non-surgical periodontal therapy. The course content will incorporate discussion on dental anatomy and periodontal assessment to determine the best options in advanced instruments. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing different types of advanced instruments for safe and effective calculus removal during patient care.

This live webinar is designed to provide the participant with a general overview of “alternative and complementary” approaches to treatment for intraoral lesions throughout the years. The most common lesions discussed will be mucosal lesions such as OLP, MMP, PV and recurrent aphthae in addition to a few others. Given the cultural diversity within the United States of America, it’s important to recognize that many cultures are bringing their own customs and practices with them. As a dental practitioner/clinician, having the relevant insights into current research and acceptable uses of these products is paramount.

The morning session of this live webinar will focus on practical discussion of the most recent infection prevention regulations and recommendations as they relate to dental settings, using occupational blood-borne, airborne, and waterborne pathogens as frameworks for the presentation. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument reprocessing, environmental surface disinfection, and dental water treatment

In the afternoon, the most recent recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines will be presented in addition to information pertaining to other vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, including influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, shingles, HPV, and pertussis. A major goal of this presentation is to discuss appropriate scientific and clinical evidence for available vaccines and emerging technologies, to provide participants useful information when considering: 1. their own protection; 2. protection of the general public; and 3. vaccine requirements for individuals diagnosed with immune compromising conditions and diseases

This live and interactive webinar reviews the science of disease transmission and updates and makes sense of the many dental safety recommendations considering bloodborne pathogens, COVID-19 and beyond. Standard and Transmission-based Precautions will be explained in the context of CDC & ADA Guidelines and OSHA & Dental Board regulations (meets Infection Control & OSHA CE requirements). Safety tips are categorized by effectiveness and include new technology, how to optimize indoor air safety, PPE other prevention controls.

As dental professionals we are in a unique position to assist our patients in the maintenance and improvement of their medical and dental health, even for our youngest patients. Would you know what to do, what to say or how to refer a child that may be exhibiting developmental delays? In this Live Webinar, Attendees learn what to look for and where to refer patients for diagnosis and treatment. From identifying childhood speech/language and motor developmental delays, to understanding the appropriate referral sources, gain confidence and boost the standard of patient care to help reduce frustration and anxiety for both the parent and patient. Discussion of the physically or mentally challenged child is not provided.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

As the US population continually grows older, an increasing number of older adult patients are retaining their natural teeth and presenting for care in our dental offices. Because this special population has many medical and oral health issues, dental professionals must stay abreast of conditions/pathologies these patients experience, to provide the best care possible.

Dentoalveolar surgical procedures and management of potential complications useful for the general dentist will be presented in this 6 hour webinar. Understanding and mastering a variety of dentoalveolar surgical procedures can enhance your patient’s in office experience by reducing referrals to a specialist. As each surgical procedure is presented, management of potential intraoperative complications will also be discussed.

This live and interactive webinar reviews the science of disease transmission and updates and makes sense of the many dental safety recommendations considering bloodborne pathogens, COVID-19 and beyond. Standard and Transmission-based Precautions will be explained in the context of CDC & ADA Guidelines and OSHA & Dental Board regulations (meets Infection Control & OSHA CE requirements). Safety tips are categorized by effectiveness and include new technology, how to optimize indoor air safety, PPE other prevention controls.

This live webinar is designed to provide an update on recreational drugs and to describe the oral effects of substance abuse. Drugs covered include a range of legal and illegal substances, ranging from cigarettes and marijuana to opioids. Participants will be provided with tools to help recognize potential patients abusing recreational substances.

This live webinar will provide a clear understanding of the demographics of patients that will occur during the next twenty years, along with the types of diseases/disorders that will become a focus for practitioners. This course will discuss autoimmune-type diseases, chronic age-related disorders and the cultural implications of health issues in a multi-complex society.

Dr. Bradford Towne, co-author of “Neurotoxins and Facial Fillers in Facial Esthetic Surgery”, provides an introduction to the use of botulinum toxin for facial cosmetic enhancement in this three hour live webinar. During this presentation, participants will learn the basic pharmacology of botulinum toxin, indications for its use, benefits and risks associated with the injection of toxin. During this webinar, a review muscles of facial expression, pre treatment evaluation, documentation, an introduction to techniques for injection and overview potential complications.

This live webinar will clarify diagnosis and treatment planning to help hygienists and dentists feel comfortable with stabilizing periodontal conditions and creating a predictable foundation for successful ongoing maintenance and restorative care. This course is designed to enhance or develop skills in basic periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning, while at the same time showing the long term potential for a non-surgical minimally invasive approach.

Some patients complain that their quality of life is significantly altered by years of progressive lichen planus that is treated for years with little change in the progression of the lesions. Making some minor changes may have a huge implication in the quality of life for these patients. Sometimes a misdiagnosis enters the picture, and patients may see multiple providers for years before any change occurs. Only, to find out that they may need treatment for another mucosal disease instead of or in addition to lichen planus.

Join this interactive, live webinar for facts, statistics, new treatment modalities, current patient protocol and discussion on this important topic.

Don’t deny it! Admit it! Every one of us has had this happen during your career! The cases that you didn’t read the patient well, didn’t get the proper diagnostic material, didn’t take the time to really listen and see what was appropriate for your patient. Whether you have made a minor mis-judgement, or totally face-planted, NOW WHAT?

Dr. Hyman will lead the audience through a day of case review! In this course, Dr. Hyman will focus on real world cases from professional experience where things didn’t go as planned. With a focus on what he’d do differently and where things went wrong, the audience will come away with actionable information that they can bring into their practice when confronted with difficult situations.

This webinar is designed to teach the general dentist how to effectively treat complex interdisciplinary cases. Clinical, radiographic, and diagnostic features of several endodontic cases will be presented. The efficiency of modern root canal treatments on healing outcomes, and tooth retention will be discussed as well. Numerous endodontic cases meet implant dentistry. The concept of immediate and non-immediate implants and the risk if they are placed in a previously infected site will be reviewed. Finally, the difference between ailing and failing implants will be discussed in order to effectively save implants with several different techniques.

Maintaining OSHA dental office compliance is the responsibility of the entire dental team. Dental offices are required to implement and maintain all the necessary infection control and safety systems as required by OSHA. This live webinar provides valuable information on the regulatory requirements and offers practical suggestions on how the dental team can work together to ensure a mutually safe work environment for employees and patients.

Doctors and Hygienists can learn together about an evidenced based approach to eliminating and controlling Periodontal Disease. This presentation will discuss a scientifically sound approach for effective control of all levels of periodontal disease using the non-surgical approach with scaling and root planning, or minimally invasive surgical intervention for more advanced disease. Both indications will be explained and published literature will be explained.

This course is designed to teach the general dentist and specialists how to effectively and predictably maintain the dimensions of the alveolar ridge following tooth extractions. This course will demonstrate predictable and evidence-based techniques for successful ridge preservation, resulting in less chair time, less traumatic patient experience, and increased referrals.

This evidence-based course will provide dentists and dental hygienists with current information on various procedures/products related to providing NSPT. The course content will include the most current research and guidelines related to NSPT, providing valuable insight into effectively treating and stabilizing periodontal disease.

Dentoalveolar surgical procedures and management of potential complications useful for the general dentist will be presented in this 6 hour webinar. Understanding and mastering a variety of dentoalveolar surgical procedures can enhance your patient’s in office experience by reducing referrals to a specialist. As each surgical procedure is presented, management of potential intraoperative complications will also be discussed.

When you attend a dental seminar and see case after case of picture-perfect cosmetic care, don’t you wonder why your cases don’t always turn out like that? Guess what? They don’t! In this live webinar, learn about new technologies that will make your clinical examinations motivating and informative.

This live and interactive webinar reviews the science of disease transmission and updates and makes sense of the many dental safety recommendations considering bloodborne pathogens, COVID-19 and beyond. Standard and Transmission-based Precautions will be explained in the context of CDC & ADA Guidelines and OSHA & Dental Board regulations (meets Infection Control & OSHA CE requirements). Safety tips are categorized by effectiveness and include new technology, how to optimize indoor air safety, PPE other prevention controls.

This live webinar is designed to inform the participant about ulcerative conditions lesions of the oral cavity ranging from common entities to more rare dermatologic conditions with oral manifestations. Treatment and management of patients with these ulcerative conditions will be reviewed for each entity.

This live webinar will provide a comprehensive review of techniques in delivering local anesthesia for dental procedures of the maxilla and mandible. A review of applicable anatomy and landmarks will set the stage for a review of techniques of delivery and choices of the type of anesthesia to achieve optimum patient comfort during and post procedure. Finally a review of risks and complications along with their management associated with delivery of local anesthesia will be reviewed.

This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

Sports play a very important part in the lives of many of our patients. Not just high level and professional athletes, but kids and weekend warriors as well. Most players put themselves at risk of dental injuries when participating in these activities. Sports dentistry is the part of sports medicine that, in addition to other things, deals with the treatment and prevention of these injuries. How to handle dental injury emergencies and how to prevent them from happening is important for the dental professional especially in the context of the active athlete. In addition, it is critical that dentists be able to communicate with other sports medical personnel, parents, coaches and school nurses if injuries occur.

The live webinar is designed to expose the participants to medical risk assessment, emergency medical equipment and drugs, and algorithms to treat medical emergencies in the dental office. The course content will be geared to the capabilities of a general dental practice.

This live webinar is designed to awaken the dental community to the possibility of human trafficking involving patients seeking care in a dental facility. Many clues may be evident and exhibited by a patient or even by the perpetrator who may be accompanying the victim. Unless the healthcare professional is aware of the signs, the opportunity to assist the victims may not be recognized. The protocol for reporting human trafficking will be presented with excellent handouts for the participant on dental findings and seeking help for a victim.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the delivery of health care. This live webinar will discuss the impact on dentistry by presenting the most recent infection control recommendations and regulations as they relate to dental settings. Discussion sections include hand hygiene, vaccinations, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument reprocessing, environmental surface disinfection, and dental water treatment. Application of Standard and Transmission-based Precautions, PPE and air quality requirements necessitated by emergence of SARS-CoV-2 disease also will be considered in light of updated CDC, OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA publications.

Today, pharmaceuticals are being developed and brought to market faster than at any time in recent history. This is particularly true for drugs used to manage or treat chronic health conditions. In this presentation, a review of some of these new drugs will be reviewed along with an update on some important drug classes that have been around for a while.