Introduce evidence-based knowledge essential for risk stratification of patients and for the developing oral healthcare strategies commensurate with the patients’ functional capacity.

Diabetes Mellitus affects over 29 million Americans and it is likely that dental offices are treating these patients on a daily basis. This presentation will summarize the evidence-based relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus and will identify the special considerations involved in treating this subset of our patient population. Preparation of oral healthcare providers to have a positive impact on this healthcare crisis will be provided along with an outline for enhanced collaboration with members of the other healthcare professions.  This course will also highlight how one clinic uses medical/dental collaboration to treat and refer patients with diabetes.

The use of properly fabricated custom made mouthguards has been shown to significantly reduce both the incidence and severity of orofacial injury in contact sports. In the course,  an evidence based review of athletic mouthguards (facts and fiction), including the utilization and fabrication of pressure thermoformed laminated mouthguards, the description of the different types of mouthguard designs, and the marketing and promotion of injury prevention programs for your private practice or community will be discussed. Participants will experience the difference between vacuum made and pressure made mouthguards and shown the technique for pressure lamination, which provides the best combination of comfort and protection.

Dental team members can learn how to protect themselves from exposure to potentially infectious agents in the dental office. This course shows ways to reduce risk of acquiring a bloodborne disease through occupational exposure by understanding and using immunization, adherence to standard precautions, and disinfection and sterilization. This course also explains the two main OSHA standards that affect dentistry, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and Hazard Communication Standard.

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The most common sign of dental caries disease is the caries lesion. It derives from an imbalance in the dynamic demineralization and remineralization process resulting in a net loss of mineral over time. A system that categorizes the location, site of origin, extent, and when possible, activity level of caries lesions consistently over time can be used to determine which clinical treatments and therapeutic interventions are most appropriate to control and treat these lesions. The ADA Caries Classification System (CCS) offers clinicians an approach to capture the spectrum of caries disease presentations ranging from clinically unaffected (sound) tooth structure through noncavitated initial lesions to extensively cavitated advanced lesions. The ADA CCS supports the range of clinical management options needed to treat both noncavitated and cavitated caries lesions. This course will provide clinicians with guidance about how to operationalize the ADA CCS and insight about how it can improve the clinical management of patient caries lesions.

The course will discuss past, current, and possible future policies that deal with tobacco. The course will also inform participants about the use of pharmacotherapy as it applies to tobacco cessation and information about training opportunities for dental health professionals who wish to learn more about tobacco cessation pharmacotherapy.

This course presents how effective leaders use goals to lead teams to achieve results.

Leading your Business- In this course the dentist/team leader(s) will discover the foundational principles of managing a successful dental practice. From understanding the natural stages of transition, organizational and team development and more importantly, creating strategies to minimize stress and maximize results.

Bill Pawlucy, President, Association Options, takes participants through key “to-do’s” for new presidents to enjoy strong, successful starts with their associations.

This course covers the core elements of good dental society relations and identifies opportunities for collaboration and communication among ADA, State and Local dental societies.

There is no worse feeling for a dentist /owner, than to wonder if the most recent cancellation is just another indication of a long term problem that will result in an empty reception from that day forward. Anxiety and fear comes from a feeling of not being in control of the past, present or future outcomes of your business. When that occurs, even tremendous success is viewed through the lens of scarcity. Hope comes from an ability to pro-actively predict the coming opportunities and challenges that can affect your practice and more importantly knowing you have the right solutions to address these issues successfully. In this four-part series, Amy Morgan will reveal the 4 Must-Haves that will ensure your practice’s growth and stability in any and all economies!

During this course, Craig Busey, General Counsel for the ADA, guides volunteer leaders through the legal aspects they might face in a not-for-profit organization. He discusses the importance of prudent business judgment for the benefit of the organization, distribution of authority, and setting the direction of the organization.  The presentation stresses developing a culture of mutual respect and partnering with staff.  Volunteer leaders are charged with protecting the best interests of the organization and understanding federal government requirements and policies.  Busey helps leaders understand what the primary areas of legal concern are for ADA and its members.

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