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ADVANCING XEROSTOMIA CARE: THE ROLE OF MOLECULAR IODINE RINSES IN TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT

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Friday, April 11, 2025

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09:00 AM America/Los Angeles

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Agenda

TITLE:  Advancing Xerostomia Care: The Role of Molecular Iodine Oral Rinses in Treatment and Management

HOST: Dental CE Academy

COURSE SUMMARY: Xerostomia, or dry mouth, affects millions and poses significant challenges to both patient comfort and oral health. This comprehensive webinar will explore how molecular iodine oral rinses can be a game-changer in managing xerostomia. Through in-depth discussions and evidence-based insights, participants will learn about the mechanism of molecular iodine, its antimicrobial benefits, and how it can improve oral hydration and reduce the discomfort and risks associated with dry mouth. Join us to gain practical knowledge that will enhance your approach to xerostomia care, ensuring better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

COURSE FEE:  Complimentary

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

DURATION: 1 Hour

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  730 Oral Medicine

MODE: Electronically Mediated | Live Interactive Webinar

SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS  (Bio below)

CE SUPPORTER: ioTech International

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 no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to join. Be sure to check your 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

  • Understand the Impact of Xerostomia: Review the causes, symptoms, and complications associated with xerostomia, and how it affects overall oral health.

  • Explore Molecular Iodine's Mechanism of Action: Learn about the unique properties of molecular iodine and how it works as an antimicrobial agent to support oral health.

  • Implement Molecular Iodine Rinses in Patient Care: Gain practical guidance on introducing molecular iodine oral rinses into treatment protocols for xerostomia patients.

  • Improve Patient Outcomes: Recognize the benefits of molecular iodine oral rinses in reducing dry mouth symptoms, enhancing comfort, and preventing oral infections.

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 receives educational sponsorship from ioTech International. . The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education Officer and employee of Dental CE Academy. She declares no financial relationship with ioTech International, she has not received a speaker's honorarium.  No corporate entity has contributed or influenced the content for this course.  For written documentation contact support@dentalcenow.com.

DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLOSURE: The views expressed and opinions and materials presented during these live and recorded presentations represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental CE Academy.  Dental CE Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based up on the speakers' own clinical experience and should not be construed as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected presentations may include exploratory research or experimental procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may lead to new interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of dentistry.  Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and provokes necessary discussion and understanding. 

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS, serves as the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy, She completed her dental training at the University of California, San Francisco, during the critical period of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. Prior to her achievement as a dentist she was a Registered Dental Assistant and dental practice management consultant. As a public health dentist, Dr. Roling is recognized as an early pioneer of Teledentistry, formerly in clinical practice that encompassed both pediatrics and geriatrics. Her previous roles include Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and Public Health Preceptor at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Additionally, she served as Chief of the Office of Oral Health for Maricopa County's Department of Public Health, where she managed the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs within the third largest public health department in the U.S. As a mobile dental provider, she led a mobile practice focused on treating homebound geriatric patients and is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program scholarship. She is published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.