Optimize Dental Teams with Dental Therapists

Optimize Dental Teams with Dental Therapists

(3 CDE Credits, Stored Course)

The “Optimize Dental Teams with Dental Therapists Course“ will help you become more familiar with the Dental Therapist role, their responsibilities and education, and logistics to consider when adding dental therapists to dental teams.

By completing this course you will receive 3 Continuing Dental Education Credits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Summarize the Scope of Practice for Dental Therapists
  • Describe three different levels of supervision.
  • Describe the role that clinic members have in Community Outreach and interdepartmental collaboration.

Arcora Foundation is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Arcora Foundation designates this activity for 3 continuing education credit.

If you have questions or would like more information about this course, please contact Heather Knaplund at hknaplund@ArcoraFoundation.org.

Original Release Date: February 2024

Expiration Date: February 2027

Cannabis and e-Cigarettes (vaping): Health Effects & Advising Patients

Cannabis and e-Cigarettes (vaping): Health Effects & Advising Patients

(1.5HR, recorded webinar)

Current trends show a move away from cigarette use and toward nicotine e-cigarettes (vapes)—particularly for younger generations. While this increased use of e-cigarettes potentially represents a less harmful alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes, it isn’t without its negative health effects. What are the impacts of products like cannabis and e-cigarettes on patient’s oral and overall health? How can dental professionals intervene to help patients who routinely use these products?

In this course, Barry J. Taylor, DMD, will provide an evidence-based overview of marijuana (cannabis), its history, trends in use, and its impact on oral and overall health. Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS, MPH, PhD, will then discuss e-cigarette products and the rapidly changing patterns of tobacco use. By the end of the course, attendees will understand the role dental professionals play in understanding the health implications of non-cigarette products and how to provide proper patient treatment and counseling.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the Endocannabinoid System and the effects of cannabinoids on the human body
  • Describe how marijuana and tobacco affect oral and overall health
  • Recognize the current trends in the marketing, regulation, and use of emerging tobacco and nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes (vapes)
  • Identify in-office communication strategies to address patient marijuana and tobacco use

Benjamin W. Chaffee, DDS, MPH, PhD
Dr. Chaffee is Associate Professor of Oral Epidemiology and Dental Public Health at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Director of the UCSF School of Dentistry Program in Global Oral Health. His NIH-funded research includes studies of new and emerging tobacco products (particularly use among adolescents), dental professional engagement in tobacco cessation, early-life influences of children’s oral health, and dental caries management. Dr. Chaffee has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and has been nationally recognized for excellence in teaching.

Barry Taylor, DMD
Dr. Taylor is the Executive Director of the Oregon Dental Association (ODA) and is a volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry. Prior to attending the OHSU School of Dentistry, he worked as a research assistant for two years in the field of Neuropsychopharmacology at the U.S. Veteran’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Taylor served as ODA’s editor for nine years and also served as the President. He was a member of the ADA’s Council on Communications. Dr. Taylor has been awarded the “Dentist of the Year” from both the Oregon AGD and the Washington County Dental Society, as well as Alumni of the Year from the OHSU School of Dentistry.
Arcora Foundation is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Arcora Foundation designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.

If you have questions or would like more information about this course, please contact Heather Knaplund at hknaplund@ArcoraFoundation.org

Original Release Date: April 2022
Expiration Date: April 2025

Teledentistry 101 & COVID-19 Limited Evaluations

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(1-HR, recorded webinar)

Teledentistry Overview

Many people face barriers to accessing dental care including the cost of dental care, fear, geographic distribution of dental offices, and linguistic/cultural barriers. Teledentistry is an opportunity to address these barriers by bringing dental care to community sites where underserved populations receive educational, social, and general health services and to link services provided in the community with dental clinics where more advanced services can be provided. This is a proven strategy to increase access to preventive services.

This webinar has been updated to include the necessary information to be responsive to the growing need for safe patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Including; remote services that are available, opportunities to address emergency dental demand, and new reimbursement methods.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the conclusion of the session, participants will:
  • Understand an innovative dental delivery model designed to reduce the burden of dental disease and increase access to affordable dental care.
  • Outline factors that are considered for planning and implementing teledentistry services and infrastructure requirements.
  • Discuss telehealth regulatory variations from state to state and its impact on practice, parity, and reimbursements.
  • Discuss Washington teledentistry regulations and reimbursements and its impact on project sustainability.

Presenters:

Dr. Nathan Suter

A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree, Dr. Suter also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Webster University in St. Louis. Dr. Suter was the Oral Health Director and a practicing dentist at COMTREA Comprehensive Health Center, a federally-qualified health center (FQHC), in Festus, from 2013 to 2018. He was instrumental in starting the dental program at the fast-growing network of FQHC dental clinics in Jefferson County, MO. As oral health director, he secured over $2.5 million dollars in private, state, and federal grants that led to COMTREA’s tremendous growth that includes a team of 60 individuals including 12 dentists, six hygienists, and over 24 dental assistants.

Disclosures: Dr. Suter disclosed his financial interest, arrangement, or affiliation with the following organizations whose products or services may be discussed in the context of his presentation or who will be offering financial support or educational grants for this continuing education activity.

  • Access Teledentistry – I am owner and consultant
  • Mouth Watch LLC – I am an expert advisor on an advisory board
  • Dentaquest Partnership- I am a consultant on teledentistry
  • Healier Inc. – I am co-founder, building a software platform for care coordination/teledentistry

ADA CERP Recognized Provider

Arcora Foundation is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Arcora Foundation designates this activity for one continuing education credit.

Target Audience: This course is designed for dental professionals.

If you have questions or would like more information about this course, please contact Heather Knaplund at hknaplund@ArcoraFoundation.org or 206-528-7344.

Release Date: April 2020

Expiration Date: April 2023

Handling Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

Handling Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

(1.25-HR, recorded webinar)

During this webinar, Dr. Fonner will discuss important ways to prepare your dental team for any urgent scenario that may occur in the dental office, including the development of an effective emergency kit. She will also introduce the use of a free tool called Ten Minutes Saves A Life! Lastly, Dr. Fonner will discuss how to recognize and manage common emergencies.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand office preparation priorities and the six important features of an emergency kit
  • Recognize and know how to manage nine of the most common medical emergencies
  • Describe the importance of cognitive aids and how to integrate them into practice

Presenter: Andrea Fonner, DDS

Dr. Andrea Fonner is a board-certified mobile dentist anesthesiologist based out of Bellevue, Washington.  She is currently serving as the President-Elect of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology (ADBA) and has been a board examiner and primary contributor for many years.  She serves in various positions with the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA).  Nationally, she is on the Board of Directors and is the Director of the Assistant’s course; locally, she is the President of the Washington component.  She is the President and Co-Founder of the Washington State Society of Mobile Dental Anesthesia (WSSMDA).  Her passion is teaching dentists around with world about ways to improve patient safety.  She was the co-creator of the ADSA Ten Minutes Saves a Life! ® emergency application and manual, which is the only cognitive aid that exists for dentistry and is used all around the world.  She is the Co-Director of a High-Fidelity Human Simulation course and is the Co-Director for the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry Parenteral Moderate Sedation course.  The best part of each day is spending time with her husband, Matt, and their beautiful identical twin girls, Lauren and Charlotte.

Arcora Foundation is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Arcora Foundation designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.

If you have questions or would like more information about this course, please contact Heather Knaplund at hknaplund@ArcoraFoundation.org.

Original Release Date: November 2021

Expiration Date: November 2024

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Oral Health Professionals

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Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication with a focus on the “language of change.” This approach is used by oral health professionals to strengthen patient motivation to move towards a specific health goal by eliciting and exploring their own incentive for a lifestyle change.

In this webinar, Dr. Matt Allen introduces this evidence-based method of patient communication, specifically tailored toward oral health professionals. Through Dr. Allen’s own unique style, participants experience both the spirit and core skills of Motivational Interviewing. Participants receive practical tips on how to start incorporating Motivational Interviewing into their practices, which can ultimately be revolutionary for both the patient and the oral health professional.

Learning Objectives:

  • Contextualize what Motivational Interviewing is (and what it is not)
  • Explore why oral health professionals should want to incorporate Motivational Interviewing into their work
  • Apply the core skills of Motivational Interviewing to common dental workflows like the caries risk assessment, self-management goal setting, and teledentistry
  • Re-imagine the process of sharing information with patients using Motivational Interviewing methods

PLEASE NOTE: You will hear references to a Part 2 session during this course. This was a follow-up coaching workshop provided for the live webinar participants only and will not be posted.

Arcora Foundation is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Arcora Foundation designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.

If you have questions or would like more information about this course, please contact Heather Knaplund at hknaplund@ArcoraFoundation.org.

Original Release Date: October 2021

Expiration Date: October 2024

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