Category: Dental Professionals

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(2-HRS, recorded webinar)

Arcora Foundation is proud to feature Dr. Bea Gandara, DDS, in a 2-hour webinar. She will discuss the impact of chronic conditions, long-term medication usage, and oral diseases that can create complex dental treatment needs for older patients. The techniques shared are applicable to patients of all ages with a special focus on older adults.

At the conclusion of the session, participants will learn: 

•  Risk assessment for the safe delivery of dental care and for more thorough management of oral health
• Effects of diabetes on the oral health of older adults
• Effects of chronic oral inflammation and tooth loss on systemic health
• Impact of medication side effects on oral health
• Common oral conditions in older adults and treatment strategies to address these problems

Presenter:

Bea Gandara, DDS, University of Washington
Dr. Gandara is a 1978 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. She was a general practice resident at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in La Jolla, California from 1978-79, and a staff dentist at the Edward Royal Comprehensive Health Center in Los Angeles for two years following her residency. In 1981-82, Dr. Gandara was an instructor at the USC dental school and associated in a private practice. In 1982, she moved to Seattle, Washington to enter the Oral Medicine specialty program at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, earning her MSD degree in the field of Oral Medicine in 1985. During her studies, she also completed a National Institute of Aging Fellowship in Geriatric Dentistry and a NRSA Fellowship in Salivary Gland Research. She also participated in the Dental Education and Care of the Disabled (DECOD) program in 1985.

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 2 continuing education credits for this activity.

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

Original Release Date: February 2020

Review Date: April 2024

Expiration Date: April 2027

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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

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(1-HR, recorded webinar)

With the baby boom generation reaching 65 years and beyond, this is the first generation of Americans to reach older adulthood with an almost intact natural dentition. While keeping our teeth as we age is a positive trend, increasing lifespans can also result in the onset of chronic conditions, long-term medication usage, and oral diseases that can create complex dental treatment needs and questions on the part of dental professionals on how to care for this population.

This course is targeted to general dentists to expand their expertise in delivering optimal dental care to this diverse, and growing, senior population. It will include patient cases and discussion to assess treatment options based on best practice guidelines, patient goals, financial circumstances, and health status. The course is designed to build confidence in treating older patients, understand patient care options, and increase access to dental care for older adults.
Practical Oral Surgery for Older Patients

Learning Objectives:

• Assess patient’s health and medication status to avoid surgical problems
• (apply information regarding health history to patients having oral surgery)
•  Decision-making regarding when to extract versus when to retain
• Considerations and techniques in simple exodontia
• Prevention and management of bleeding
• Prevention and management of infections
• Determine when to refer to an oral & maxillofacial surgeon

Presenter:

O. Ross Beirne, DMD, PhD, University of Washington, School of Dentistry
Dr. Beirne is a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry and Chief of Hospital Dentistry at the University of Washington Medical Center. He was formerly Assistant Professor and Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco from 1979-1985 and Associate Professor and Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Program at the University of Washington from 1985-1999. He served as Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington from 1999 to 2010. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He served on the Examination Committee of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from 1997-2001. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He is a founding member of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

Content Expert: O. Ross Beirne, DMD, PhD, University of Washington, 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 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.

Disclosures: There are no conflicts of interest or disclosures to report for this CDE offering.

Original Release Date: January 2021

Review Date: January 2024

Expiration Date: January 2027

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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

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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.

Release Date: April 2020

Expiration Date: April 2023