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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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(1-CDE Credit, Self-paced)

In partnership with the Washington Health Care Authority, Arcora Foundation is proud to feature this 1- CDE credit self-paced.

Working with insurance providers doesn’t have to be frustrating and complicated. The Washington Health Care Authority’s Apple Health Medicaid system makes it easy for providers to enroll, submit claims, and receive payments in a timely manner. The Apple Health Dental Billing Basics will help you get started.

And the time has never been better to add Apple Health patients to your practice. The reimbursement rates received a significant increase in the 2020 legislative session, sending a message that policymakers also understand the importance of oral health, especially for those who have been unable to access dental care.

At the conclusion of the session, participants will:

• Learn the nuts and bolts of signing up and billing with Apple Health
• Have access to valuable resources such as web links, PDFs, and contact information for technical assistance
• Hear from current Apple Health dental providers about how they make Apple Health work in their practices

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: June 2021

Expiration Date: June 2024

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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

Expiration Date: January 2024

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