Dental Continuing Education Online Courses

Course Descriptions

$24 - 3 hours Dentofacial Complications of Radiation Therapy Online

Although more people survive treatment of oral malignancies, the therapy often results in massive tissue injury. In addition, radiation therapy leaves these patients in a permanent risk category for the later development of osteoradionecrosis. Do you really understand all the complications that follow radiation therapy to the head and neck? Would you know how to alleviate patient suffering? Would you know enough to provide dental treatment without putting the patient at risk of osteoradionecrosis? Does your office have a protocol for treatment of cancer patients before and after radiation?

If you answered, "No," to any of the above, you need to consider taking this course. The workbook should answer all your questions, from preradiation considerations to care of obturators on long term survivors. It also includes a one page instruction sheet for patients that you are invited to copy for your own use.

EATING WELL FOR A HEALTHY MOUTH

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Classify carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and the role they play in the oral cavity.

Identify the function of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and symptoms of excesses or deficits.

Recognize specific nutrient requirements during the human lifecycle.

Name the food groups in the Food Guide Pyramids, compare and contrast.

Identify the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Recognize the relationship between nutritional deficiencies and oral disease.

Assess nutritional aspects of dental caries, its causes, and prevention.

Guide the patient to clarify and understand his or her own diet-dental relationship.

Discuss appropriate dental interventions for patients with systemic diseases or conditions with oral manifestations.

Apply basic nutritional concepts to help patients with nutritional problems.

Dentistry, Ethics & Florida Law - Ethics & Jurisprudence in Dentistry

Time: This course has been reviewed and approved for 2 hour.

Faculty: Carroll Cameron RDH, EdD.

Course Description:

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.

TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE IN DENTISTRY E-BOOK

The Jurisprudence in Dentistry: Texas course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners rules and regulations including license renewal requirements, continuing education guidelines, and appropriate delegation of responsibilities. Federal statutes and requirements will be studied, including regulations on bloodborne pathogens and protective equipment. HIPAA regulations and OSHA/CDC standards are discussed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of jurisprudence in dentistry.

This course includes the following lessons: