Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course addresses the vital role medical clinicians can play in promoting the oral health needs of older adults. Clinicians will learn how to perform a comprehensive oral assessment, identify and manage common geriatric oral conditions, counsel patients on effective preventive measures, and collaborate with […]
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Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course addresses how to perform consistent and thorough oral examinations of children and adults. Clinicians will learn to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings, and develop an awareness of the examination needs of special populations. Educational Objectives for the Oral Examination Course are: Describe
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Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course focuses on caries prevention offering a brief review of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and addressing how the use of fluoride is part of a comprehensive approach to child oral health. Participants will learn the benefits, appropriate safety precautions, and dosing for fluoride, as
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Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course addresses the importance of oral health before, during, and after pregnancy. Clinicians will explore the prevalence of oral disease during pregnancy and its consequences for both mothers and children, as well as review dental treatment guidelines for pregnant women. Educational Objectives for the Oral
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Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course addresses the nature of oral pain, as well as acute dental problems precipitated by oral infections or trauma. Healthcare providers will learn to treat oral pain; accurately assess, treat, and refer patients with oral infections; recognize and triage true dental emergencies; and promote
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Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course addresses how adult oral health is impacted by factors such as disease, aging, medication, and substance use. Clinicians will review risk factors and etiologies of oral conditions, as well as appropriate treatment and referral procedures. This module also addresses effective oral disease prevention,
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Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course addresses the prevalence, etiology, and consequences of early childhood caries (ECC). Clinicians will learn to assess risk factors, recognize the various stages of ECC, and counsel patients on preventive techniques. Additionally, this module will discuss common oral developmental issues in children such as
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Register for Courses Login Click Here to take the Pre-test This course addresses the nature, prevalence, and consequences of oral disease throughout the life cycle with a focus on correlations between oral and systemic health. Clinicians will learn their role in preventing oral disease, addressing frequently encountered oral problems, and working as part of an
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