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Association expands online H1N1 flu virus resources
Posted May 7, 2009
By Jennifer Garvin
As part of its outreach effort on the ongoing outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus infection (swine flu), the ADA has created a dental specific fact page for dentists and dental team members.
Visit www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/swine_flu_faq.asp for up-to-date-information, including the most frequently asked questions about H1N1.
The ADA also has a topic page at www.ada.org/goto/h1n1.
In addition to answering questions relating to patients who have flu-like symptoms, the page also contains links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention new guidelines for infection control in dental settings at www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/index.htm as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new tips for health providers in preparing for a pandemic.
OSHA's Frequently Asked Questions on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers contains general information about OSHA's Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (OSHA Publication 3328) and may be accessed at www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/pandemicflu/index.html .
Dentists seeking additional information concerning conditions by locality can get updated information about H1N1 by checking with their state and local health agency Web sites.
H1N1 flu is caused by type A strains of the influenza virus that are spread by exposure to coughing and sneezing from infected persons. As of May 7, there were 896 cases in 41 states in the United States.
Symptoms include fever greater than 100 degrees, chills, head and body aches, fatigue, cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, and nausea and vomiting. In some cases, the CDC is reporting resulting cases of pneumonia or respiratory illness.
Dentists may also call the ADA Division of Dental Practice at the toll-free number, Ext. 2622.
To follow the latest updates from the CDC, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/investigation.htm .
Contact us about our online dental ce classes for hiv/aids in denistry,infection control in dental offices,local anesthesia in dental offices,medical emergencies in dental offices & cpr,myofascial pain and the TJM
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This course has been reviewed and approved for 2 hours.
Faculty:
Carroll Cameron, RDH, Ed.D
Carroll Cameron has been involved and serving on several Dental Association boards since 1990, including the South Florida and Florida Dental Hygiene Societies, the American Dental Hygiene Association, and Kaplan University, and has received several honors, including the Research Excellence Award form Nova Southeastern University in 2000 and the Outstanding Dental Auxiliary award from the South Florida District Dental Society. Cameron spent 15 years working as a Clinical Dental Hygienist, and 30 years teaching at Miami Dade Community College. She had been doing Continuing Education Presentations between 1979 and 1987, and began publishing and editing books in 1983.
& Siegfried Schmidt, MD, PhD.
Course Description:
This course does exactly what it says, that is, it updates our information on the immunology and pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS. It is in part, a synopsis of material presented in the 4 hour AIDS course offered by Home Study Educators.
The course covers the mandatory objectives required for license renewal: epidemiology, prevention, transmission and signs and symptoms. The rise in the incidence of gonorrhea after a drop in the 1980’s raises concern that AIDS (after a significant drop) may be increasing. The CDC now recommends screening HIV-positive patients for tuberculosis and syphilis which have the potential to spread to the immunocompetent population.
Combination antiretroviral therapy is the standard of care at this time, though varying approaches to initiating therapy are suggested. This recent introduction of combination therapy has led to a significant decrease in AIDS deaths in the late 1990’s. Health professionals can now offer patients real hope in inhibiting immune destruction until a cure is found.
A detailed appendix follows the text, listing AIDS associated diseases, drugs and their interactions, recommendations for antiretroviral combination therapy, and prophylaxis for heath care workers who are exposed occupationally. The appendix is designed to be used as a ready reference when decisions concerning AIDS must be made in clinical situations.
Time: This course has been reviewed and approved for 5 hours.
This course meets California Requirements.
Faculty: Ernest Lado, DDS
Course Description:
An Infection Control Program (ICP) aimed at preventing the transmission of infectious diseases from one person to another is vital to a well run dental practice, but how far should the practice be expected to go in its efforts to prevent disease transmission? What are reasonable measures that protect patients and health care workers from unnecessary exposure to potentially infectious materials? Do we need to “sterilize the office” to achieve proper infection control?
Can we prevent disease transmission without going overboard? Can scientific logic guide us when we design an effective infection control program? Isn't scientific logic simply another term for common sense?
This course will provide you with the answer to these questions. When you finish it, you will have a thorough understanding of disease transmission, a working knowledge of infection control principles, and insight into sound work practice controls founded on microbiologic principles. You will be able to design an infection control plan to accommodate the circumstances inherent to your particular practice. The concepts you learn will facilitate your infection control decision-making. You'll be glad you took the course.
This course has been reviewed and approved for 7 hours.
Faculty:
Ernest Lado, DDS.
Course Description:
Prior to the late 1800's, the sheer thought of having dental treatment broke many a stalwart patient into a cold sweat. At the time, most dental procedures consisted of grueling extractions during which a major source of pain-relief poured out the mouth of a whiskey bottle. Early anesthetics took much of the pain out of dental treatment, but had serious side effects including allergic reactions and addiction. These problems disappeared with the introduction of lidocaine, which is now the "gold standard" of local anesthesia.
The challenge remains, however, to use local anesthetics correctly. That’s why this course is so important to your practice. It helps you provide optimal dental care with minimal patient discomfort. Among the topics the course covers are the fundamentals of neurotransmission, properties of local anesthetics, appropriate techniques for effective local anesthesia, reasons for failure to achieve ideal anesthesia, adverse systemic reactions and management techniques for emergencies related to local anesthetics. Keep the workbook for your office reference library.
This course reviews common medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office and basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The selected common emergencies include: Unconsciousness, Vasopressor Syncope, Orthostatic Hypotension, Airway Obstruction, Hyperventilation, Hypoglycemia, Local Anesthetic Overdose, Allergic Reactions, Seizures, and Angina Pectoris. Text included: The Handbook of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. 5th Edition, by Stanley F. Malamed, D.D.S. * Does not certify for basic CPR.
This course has been reviewed and approved for 12 hours. Workbook.
Faculty:
Ernest Lado, DDS
Course Description:
With expanding knowledge drastically changing the clinical approach to myofascial pain and temporomandibular joint dysfunction, decision-making must be based on a thorough knowledge of the joint and of all the factors that go into causing chronic pain. The pain felt by TMJ patients can have both physical and psychological origins, and diagnosis and therapy must be based on a complete investigation of all contributing factors. Most patients can be helped without invasive, irreversible therapy.
This illustrated workbook offers a review of the anatomy and physiology of the TMJ, explores contributing factors to myofascial pain, presents a diagnostic paradigm, and provides you with some noninvasive, reversible techniques to help the patient. You will learn to test hyperactive muscles by placing pressure on trigger points. Your patients can be taught simple exercises that will help them relieve pain and stress in the joint. The satisfaction of restoring function to patients who have bounced from one office to another attempting to find relief will bring you great personal pleasure.
An excellent, concise account of this common disorder, this course is highly recommended for offices who want to explore a noninvasive approach to therapy for patients faced with chronic pain.
