Florida Dental Continuing Ed Courses
NEW! All Dental is now the low price of $8 per credit Hour
PACKAGES HOURS COST
Dentistry - 548/549 Sedation In Dentistry 1 & 2 24.0 $150.00 Dentistry - 553/554 Innovations in Modern Endodontics 1 & 2 24.0 $150.00
COURSE TITLE
Dentistry, Ethics & Florida Law
Dentistry, Ethics & Florida Law Additonal Exam(s)
Alternative Medicine: A Guide to Patient Counseling
Antimicrobials in Dentistry
Beyond Anthrax: Bioterrorism & the Health Professions
Cardiovascular Screening in Dental Offices
Care & Maintenance of Dental Implants
Chemical Dependency in Health Care
Clinical Classification of Toothaches
Dental Local Anesthesia
Dental Local Anesthesia. (Exam Only)
Dental Management of Common Medical Conditions
Dentistry & Street Drugs (Exam Only)
Dentistry & Street Drugs
Diabetes Mellitus
Domestic Violence
HIV & the AIDS Epidemic
HIV / AIDS & Public Health Issues
HIV/ AIDS Review
Infection Control in Dental Offices
Instrument Recycling for Infection Control
Local Anesthetics
Medical Emergencies and CPR* in the Dental Office
Medical Emergencies and CPR* in the Dental Office. (Exam Only)
Medical Errors
Medical History to Prevent Anaphylaxis
Miscellaneous Charges
Myofascial Pain & the TMJ
Nutrition & Health
Nutritional Counseling
Oral Histology
Orofacial Disease Update
Osteoporosis: Prevention, Management, and Screening
Using Dental X-Rays E-Book
Over-the-Counter Medications
Personnel & Property Loss in Risk Management
Pharmacology for Dentistry. (Exam Only)
Problem Solving in Endodontics
Problem Solving in Endodontics. (Exam Only)
Provisional Restorations: Key to Clinical Success
Sedation in Dentistry I
Sedation in Dentistry I. (Exam Only)
Sedation in Dentistry II
Sedation in Dentistry II. (Exam Only)
Simplified Oral Anatomy
The Hidden World of Chemosensation: Taste, Smell, & Flavor in Health
TMJ
Tooth Bleaching
Tuberculosis
Ultrasonics in Periodontal Therapy
Understanding Oral Electrosurgery/ Radiosurgery: A Practical Approach
Viral Hepatitis: Managing Occupational Exposure
........... PLUS other courses and extra exams on main page
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Florida requirements:
30 CE hours for Dentist and 24 CE hours for Hygienist every 2 years. Courses Required for Renewal: CPR required. 2 CE hours of Medical Errors. 2 CE hours of Domestic Violence. 1 CE hour of HIV/AIDS review.
For more information and course descriptions of these courses click here.
We also offer demos of all the courses
States Served:
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 .
FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES
CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
THE FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION URGES FLORIDIANS TO FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HEALTH DURING FEBRUARY’S CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH … REMEMBER TO BRUSH … FLOSS … AND VISIT YOUR FDA-MEMBER DENTIST … GO TO WWW.FLORIDADENTAL.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THE FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION URGES FLORIDIANS TO FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HEALTH DURING FEBRUARY’S CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH … REMEMBER TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE A DAY… FLOSS ONCE A DAY… AND VISIT YOUR FDA-MEMBER DENTIST ON A REGULAR BASIS, AS EARLY DENTAL HABITS BRING LIFELONG SMILES … GO TO WWW.FLORIDADENTAL.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ORAL HEALTH IN FLORIDA.
Preventive care keeps teeth rooted longer
By Elaine Markowitz, Times Correspondent
In Print: Saturday, May 9, 2009
George Kostakis has seen all kinds of teeth and gums since he started practicing general dentistry in Florida in 1987. He's also seen plenty of advances in dental health.
"In 1978, 70-year-olds averaged nine remaining teeth. And in 1998 they kept an average of 19," the Palm Harbor dentist said. "With proper dental care people today can keep most of their teeth into old age."
The biggest problem he sees is that people wait too long to address problems. By the time pain drives them to seek help, major — and expensive — work may be required.
"Sometimes waiting leads to big problems, such as root canals, doubling the cost of restoring the tooth to good health," he said.
So he advises getting ahead of any problems by getting regular checkups and scheduled x-rays. Those visits may seem costly, particularly if you don't have dental insurance.
But given that a root canal can set you back $800 for a molar, a checkup pales by comparison.
There also are plenty of free or cheap things you can do at home to save your smile, Kostakis said.
Good — and cheap! — dental health habits
• Eat foods with tooth-friendly vitamins. Vitamin A, found in vegetables such as carrots, and vitamin C, found in many foods including citrus fruit and apples, are particularly valuable. Conversely, Kostakis said, processed foods with high sugar and acid content can wreak havoc. "Bacteria that destroy teeth and gums love a sweet or acidic environment," he said.
• Get ample calcium, the best source being dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
• Use teeth only for cutting and grinding food. "Leave bottle caps for bottle openers," Kostakis said, "and threads and fishing line for scissors."
• Wear a mouth guard if participating in contact sports such as field hockey, football or the martial arts.
• Beware sugared and carbonated beverages, which can erode the tooth's enamel. "Even diet sodas have acid, which can dissolve vital enamel," he said. "You need to rinse your teeth afterward with water."
• Brush twice daily and floss nightly using both hands to pull the floss through the spaces, rather than using a plastic floss holder. You'll do a more thorough job.
• Don't chew ice cubes, hard candy or uncooked popcorn kernels. These items can crack your teeth.
• Mark your calendar to remember your cleaning and checkup twice yearly.
• Make sure new fillings feel comfortable, and tell your dentist if they don't so adjustments can be made to avoid further problems.
• "Check out a tooth that is sensitive to cold," Kostakis cautioned. Waiting for sensitivity to heat or outright pain may mean you need a root canal or extraction.
FLORIDA rEQUIREMENTS:
Dentists: 30 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR which is required and must be taken in a classroom). Required courses are: 2 hrs of Medical Errors, 1 hour of HIV Review, 1 hour of Domestic Violence, and CPR (in classroom). Due every two years on 3/1, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Dental Hygienists: 24 CE hours (all can be taken online, except CPR which is required and must be taken in a classroom). Required courses are: 2 hrs of Medical Errors, 1 hour of HIV Review, 1 hour of Domestic Violence, and CPR (in classroom). Due every two years on 3/1, on even-numbered years (ex. 2008).
Domestic Violence(W)
This course has been reviewed and approved for 1 hour.
Siegfried Schmidt, MD,PhD.
This course defines and illustrates the different types of domestic violence and its frequency of occurrence. Physical, emotional or psychological, as well as sexual abuses are dealt with in a clear frank manner. The extent and frequency of these abuses, screening procedures and signs and symptoms are examined in detail.
Intervention, treatment, legal responsibilities and obligations in reporting domestic violence are explored. Shelters and community programs offering assistance and counseling are mentioned. Finally, a list of state and area reporting agencies are given. This course is an excellent source of information for this very widespread and timely problem in our society.
This course satisfies Florida's Domestic Violence requirement.
Medical Errors
This course has been reviewed and approved for 2 hours.
Linda Harvey, RDH, MS, HCRM.
Do you know the difference between medical errors and adverse events? What strategies have you designed to prevent and correct medical errors? Create a safer patient care environment. This course will enable you to recognize potential sources of error so you can reduce the number and impact of preventable adverse events in your practice. The course will also teach you to analyze the root causes of medical errors and implement initiatives for patient safety. It satisfies Florida’s medical errors requirement for all health professions.
Tuberculosis
This course has been reviewed and approved for 6 hours.
Jerome Bistritz, DDS
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.
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.
Local Anesthetics
This course has been reviewed and approved for 7 hours.
Ernest Lado, DDS.
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.
Sample Courses
Dentistry, Ethics, & Florida Law
Dentistry, Ethics & Florida Law - Ethics & Jurisprudence in Dentistry
This course has been reviewed and approved for 2 hour.
Carroll Cameron RDH, EdD.
This course explores the standards of ethics and conduct for dentistry, as established by the American Dental Society ("Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct"). These ethical principles are reflected in the laws and rules governing the practice of dentistry.
Patient autonomy, or the right of the patient to make appropriate choices based on knowledge of facts (informed consent), is the first ethical concept. The principle of nonmaleficence is passive. It requires that health-care workers "do no harm" by keeping his/her skills and knowledge always current.
The principle of beneficence, the active counterpart of nonmaleficence requires dentists to "do good", promoting the welfare of patients as well as the community at large. Dentists who follow the ADA's ethical principles will find that their actions are also legally correct.
Satisfies Ethics and Jurisprudence requirement for Florida Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
Dental Management of Common Medical Conditions
This course focuses on the management of patients with selected medical problems, inter-relationships of medicine and dentistry. Concise information is provided on basic disease processes, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, laboratory finding and currently accepted medical therapy. Includes laboratory tests, medications, and management of oral soft tissue lesions. Text included: Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 6th Edition, by James W. Little, DMD, MS and Donald Falace, DMD.
Antimicrobials in Dentistry
Antimicrobials in Dentistry
This course has been reviewed and approved for 8 hour.
Ernest Lado DDS, Matthew J. Dennis, DDS.
This course reviews the development of antimicrobials and their place in dentistry. The goal is to enable you to select appropriate antibiotics in terms of potency against oral pathogens and to balance that potency against possible toxicity and hypersensitivity reactions. You'll learn to classify antibiotics according to their effect on target pathogens and range of activity so that you will quickly bring odontogenic infections under control. Refresh your knowledge of penicillin and the best alternatives when penicillin cannot be prescribed. Be prepared to recognize when antifungal agents are required. Finally, you'll be prepared to manage patients who need antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis and those who are taking antibiotics prescribed for medical conditions. The world of microbes can affect dental treatment. After taking this course, you can be confident in your ability to conquer that world.
Florida dental continuing ed classes for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants- dental implants,dental osha compliance, endodontics,tooth bleaching,periodontal classes, dental anesthesia, dental pharmacology
Florida dental continuing ed classes for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants- dental implants,dental osha compliance, endodontics,tooth bleaching,periodontal classes, dental anesthesia, dental pharmacology
