TITLE: Pathogenic Pathways: Oral-Systemic
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COURSE FEE: Complimentary Access
CREDITS: This continuing education activity is
designated for 1 credit
DURATION: 1 hour followed by 30 minute
promotional webinar by ioTech International (not required for CE
Credit)
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 750 Special Patient
Care
CE SUPPORTER: ioTech International
MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live Interactive
Webinar
SPEAKER: Pam Cushenan, RDH, MS, FSCDH
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental
Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED: Mobile device, laptop
or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS: Dental CE Academy hosts all
webinars using the ClickMeeting platform. Upon registration you
are
sent a confirmation email from
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spam/junk/promotions folders. We recommend logging in 15 minutes
early in the event you require assistance.
HANDOUTS: Distributed via email to all
attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the
webinar.
QUIZ FOR CE CREDIT VERIFICATION: At the
conclusion of the webinar, attendees will be redirected to complete
a quiz for CE credit. An 80% minimum passing score is required,
multiple attempts are permitted, and attendees have 7 days to
successfully complete the quiz for CE credit.
DESCRIPTION: Healthcare providers face challenges
when reducing oral disease burden to enhance whole-body health.
Shared provider knowledge of existing research incorporated into
patient education and care plans fosters awareness of options and
subsequent actions that may reduce negative health consequences.
Growing evidence of the oral-systemic impact fuels the urgency to
actively engage patients, as well as the interprofessional
community in solution-oriented directions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Describe the Presentation of Oral Health vs Oral
Disease
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State the Inflammatory Impact of Periodontal
Pathogens on the Body
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Discuss Evidence-based Oral-Systemic Causal Links
vs Increased Risk of Negative Health Consequences
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Analyze Options to Reduce Pathogenic
Oral-Systemic Impact
DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER AND FACULTY COMMERCIAL
RELATIONSHIPS: According to Dental CE Academy's Conflict of
Interest and Disclosure Policy, faculty and speakers for any course
are expected to disclose any economic support, personal interests,
or potential bias that may be perceived as creating a conflict
related to the material being presented. Disclosure statements are
printed in each course description and announced by moderators or
individual speakers at the beginning of each presentation. This
policy is intended to alert the audience to any potential bias or
conflict so that participants may form their own judgments about
the material being presented.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
This course is supported by ioTech International. The speaker, Pam
Cushenan, RDH, MS, FSCDH declares an honorarium supported by ioTech
International. For written documentation contact
support@dentalcenow.com.
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