Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of the course and what methods of payment are accepted?
The cost of each course is located in the course catalog. You may pay using all major credit cards (Visa ®, MasterCard ®, Discover ® or American Express ®) or electronic check payment (Telecheck ®).
Is it secure to send my credit card information over the Internet?
Yes, all 360training web sites incorporate HTTPS technology making them safe and secure to process monetary transactions. HTTPS is the Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol with SSL Encryption. It is the most popular network protocol for establishing secure connections for exchanging documents on the World Wide Web. You may pay using all major credit cards (Visa ®, MasterCard ®, Discover ® or American Express ®) or electronic check payment (Telecheck ®).
What happens if I get disconnected from the Internet?
If you get disconnected from the Internet, then you will need to log back into your account. If this happens, then you will be returned to the beginning of the lesson that you were working on when you were disconnected.
Can I take the course from various locations and computers?
The courses are available to you from any computer that has access to the Internet.
Can I take this course with the AOL ® browser?
You can take the course with any browser of your choice, although 360training does not support the AOL ®, Mozilla ®, Firefox ® and Netscape ® Browser. This means our technical support team is not able to help you in the event of a problem while taking a course with the any of these browsers. We do suggest that you use Microsoft Internet Explorer browser (version 6.0 or latest), while signed on with AOL ®. To do this, log in to AOL ® and minimize the program. While still connected to the Internet, click on the START button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. Click PROGRAMS, and then click INTERNET EXPLORER ®. The program icon will have a blue colored "e" shaped icon.
Do I need to use a PC? What if I have a Macintosh?
If you have a MAC ®, then you can still sign on to take any of our classes. Many of our customers have taken their courses on MACs ® and had no problems whatsoever. However, be aware that our technical support team may be unable to assist you, should you encounter technical difficulties. They do not have MACs ® and, therefore, may be unable to replicate any problem you may encounter. If you have a MAC ®, then you will need the latest version of Internet Explorer ®, as well as the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player ®.
Do I need to have sound on my computer to take these classes?
While sound is another feature of our courses, it is not necessary for a customer to have sound in order to learn the course material or complete the course. All information played in audio is also displayed in text by the course player.
How do I get a username or password? What do I use it for? What should I do if I forget it?
The username and password is selected by the student. It should be unique and something that you can easily remember. We suggest using your e-mail address. You will use the same username and password each time you attempt to log in to the virtual university page to access your course. This information is entered in the returning students section on the homepage of the virtual university. If you forget your password, then you can call 800-442-1149 (press 1 for customer service) to request it.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Know the benefits and risks associated with NO sedation.
- Identify the risk associated with NO abuse.
- Understand how to administer NO.
- Know the contraindications of NO use.
Oral Histology
Review of Oral Histology
This course has been reviewed and approved for 8 hours.
Faculty:
William Balton,DDS
Course Description:
Dr. Balton’s long involvement as an educator and clinician makes him an ideal person to help you brush up on oral histology. The course is designed as a concise and simplified review of basic histology as it relates to the oral and perioral tissues. It cuts through all the minutia that bogged you down in school so that you can clearly understand the important facts about oral histology. The course begins with a fundamental review of the four basic tissues of the body in lucid terms that is accompanied by diagramatic drawings by Joanne Balton. Enough anatomy is included to enable you to picture the tissues in a functional setting.
The course continues with a detailed histologic examination of the specific tissues of the teeth, followed by a discussion of the histologic components and functions of the periodontal ligament, surrounding bony structures, gingiva, and oral mucosa, including the specialized mucosa of the tongue. The discussion concludes with a description of the histology and functions of the major and minor salivary glands.
A thorough knowledge of normal histology and the role of normal tissues in the physiology of the oral anatomical structures will, of course, give us a solid foundation for understanding the pathology of these tissues and organs.
Osteoporosis: Prevention, Management, and Screening Using Dental X-Rays Additional Exam(s)
Define and classify different types of osteoporosis and associated diseases.
Identify lifestyle and genetic risk factors of patients with osteoporosis.
Discuss strategies for prevention and management of osteoporosis through diet and exercise.
Recognize the oral implications associated with osteoporosis.
Assess diagnostic tools for screening patients with osteoporosis.
Discuss medical intervention and treatment options for patients.
Author:
Diane Vernetti-Callahan, RDH, BS.
Over-the-counter Medications
This course has been reviewed and approved for 5 hours.
Faculty:
Ernest Lado, DDS
A 1967 graduate of Georgetown School of Dentistry, Dr. Ernest Lado Jr., practiced general dentistry for over a decade in New York. He left his private practice in 1981 to join the faculty at the University of Florida College of Dentistry where he honed his diagnostic skills with over 25 years experience diagnosing oral pain. During this time he has taught medical emergency preparedness for the dental office and radiographic interpretation. He has been published in numerous referred journals and started a sterilizer monitoring service in 1989 that presently monitors over 700 sterilizers statewide.
Course Description:
Supermarkets, pharmacies and convenient stores are filled with over-the-counter medications (OTC). These drugs are readily available and lucratively advertised. It is estimated that billions of dollars are spent each year on OTC’s. Although they provide patients with a convenient way to take an active role in their treatment, these medicines pose potential health risks when not used correctly.
The goal of this course is to alert the health care professionals to some of the more serious complications that could result from the use of over-the-counter medications. Some of the issues it discusses are the masking effects of certain OTC’s, the potential of OTC’s to exacerbate asthma, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, adverse consequences that could result from using OTC’s improperly, OTC/prescribed mediations interactions, side effects and pregnancy risk factors. The increasing use of OTC’s make this course a "must read" for all healthcare professionals.
Simplified Oral Anatomy
This course has been reviewed and approved for 12 hours.
Faculty: William Balton, DDS
Course Description:
This course provides a detailed yet simplified review of oral anatomy, from the largest bones to smallest muscles of mastication, with emphasis on their function within the oral cavity. Confident in your ability to locate and explain normal structure and function, you will be assured that you can distinguish pathology from normal tissues during your oral examinations.
Placement Of Dental Implants Results In Minimal Bone Loss
Article Date: 13 May 2009 - 5:00 PDT
Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient's tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners often focus their treatment planning to carefully maintain the patient's bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant. A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology found that the majority of bone remodeling occurred in the time between the implant placement and final prosthesis placement.
Subsequently, little mean bone change was observed in the five years following the implant placement, independent of type of restoration or implant length. The study, conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, evaluated 596 dental implants placed in 192 patients over the age of 18. Patients were screened for adequate oral hygiene and bone volume. Exclusion criteria included heavy smoking, chewing tobacco use, drug abuse, and untreated periodontal disease, amongst others.
Study author Dr. David Cochran, DDS, PhD, Chair of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and President of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), believes that this study provides additional support for the use of dental implants to replace missing teeth. "As a periodontist, I am committed to saving my patients' natural dentition whenever possible. However, the results of this study help further indicate that a dental implant is an effective and dependable tooth replacement option. Since the patient's host tissue surrounding the dental implant largely remains unchanged in the five years following placement, the dental team can now focus on periodic assessment and treatment of other areas in the mouth as needed, and know that the implant is doing its job as a viable substitute solution."
Source:
Meg Dempsey
American Academy of Periodontology
Moving Closer To An Effective Treatment For Gum Disease In Smokers
Article Date: 12 May 2009 - 4:00 PDT
Scientists in the USA have discovered why smokers may be more prone to chronic gum disease (periodontitis). One of the bacteria responsible for this infection responds to cigarette smoke - changing its properties and the way it infects a smokers mouth.
The study published recently in the Society for Applied Microbiology journal Environmental Microbiology, showed that the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis adapts and changes its DNA and membrane proteins in response to cigarette smoke.
Several genes of P. gingivalis associated with its virulence (infectivity), detoxification, oxidative stress mechanisms and DNA repair are altered by exposure to cigarette smoke. As a result, the expression of a number of the proteins in the cell membrane is changed. This affects important characteristics of the bacterial cells themselves and how the immune system recognizes this pathogen.
This could explain why smokers are more likely to be resistant to treatment for periodontitis and are more susceptible to oral disease caused by infection with P. gingivalis.
Finding an effective treatment for smokers infected with P. gingivalis will be easier now that these changes in the bacterium's 'properties' have been identified.
University of Louisville researcher, Dr David Scott said: "It has long been known that smokers are more susceptible to periodontitis than are non-smokers. However, the reasons why are not so clear. Our study shows, for the first time, that components in cigarette smoke alter key characteristics of a major bacterial pathogen which, subsequently, changes how our immune system reacts to it. It may turn out that we need to develop alternate treatment plans for smokers and non-smokers".
Source:
Lucy Collister
Wiley-Blackwell
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