Overview:
Over the past several decades we have seen numerous advancements in dentistry. While dental professionals focus on health, our patients are often more concerned with esthetics. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99% of Americans believe a smile is an important social asset. Yellowing of the teeth is a concern for 80% of the US population with whitening being the #1 patient requested dental procedure.
A smile evaluation, including shade assessment, can prompt discussions about elective dental procedures such as whitening. Enhance your communication skills and learn how to position whitening treatments, for improved patient satisfaction and retention.
Course Objectives
• Identify several trends in dentistry
• Expand knowledge of whitening methods and products
• Utilize whitening procedures to increase patient acceptance of treatment plans
• Explore marketing strategies to elevate your practice’s cosmetic treatment options
Presenter: Danette Ocegueda, RDH, MS
Credits: 2.00
Course Contact: montanadha@msn.com
Course Categories: Whitening
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: None
Sponsor(s): Philips
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Affiliated and/or Associated with Philips
All CE Zoom related support: support.cezoom.com
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Overview:
If undiagnosed and untreated, dental diseases can result in critical health issues such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and more. Medical-dental integration, once a healthcare visionary's dream, is now a tangible reality. COVID-19 accelerated change and made Americans more aware of the oral-systemic link. In this engaging presentation, we will explore various medical procedures that dental professionals can utilize to improve the overall health of their patients. These include: taking thorough health histories, administering vaccines, testing HbA1c levels/reading CBG monitors, measuring blood pressure, performing oral cancer screenings, and helping patients with nutritional choices. Dental solutions for medical providers will also be explored. These include the use of intraoral cameras, referrals via teledentistry, providing oral health recommendations, applying fluoride treatments, and performing oral cancer screenings. The overall result is the closing of long-standing gaps in American healthcare, giving dental professionals an unprecedented opportunity to enhance patient care holistically. Learning Objectives:
• Understand the strategies being implemented to address access-to-care and oral health disparities • Acknowledge the significance of dental professionals as essential members of the healthcare team • Develop strategies for integrating medical instruments into a dental practice • Explore methods to utilize teledentistry to improve patient health outcomes • Identify the signs of diabetes and other diseases through their oral manifestations • Recognize the importance of providing nutrition and health education in the practice • Discover methods for creating a referral system between medical and dental practitioners • Examine solutions for linking your patient's oral health to their overall health • Pinpoint communication skills which help patients link their oral health to overall health
Presenter: Crystal Spring
Credits: 2.00
Course Contact: montanadha@msn.com
Course Categories: Oral / Health Education & Patient Counseling,Medical Health Subjects / Oral Systemic Health Connections (Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc) / Scientific Courses
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Educational Type: Live
Educational Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: None
Sponsor(s): BioGaia, Vvardis
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Affiliated and/or Associated with BioGaia, Vvardis
All CE Zoom related support: support.cezoom.com
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