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CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE: DENTISTRY'S OVERLOOKED THREAT

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Agenda

This is Session 2 of: ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY - VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM hosted by DENTAL CE ACADEMY

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TITLE: CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE - DENTISTRY'S OVERLOOKED THREAT

COURSE FEE:  Complimentary

CREDITS: This continuing education activity is designated for 1 credit

AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE:  010 Microbiology, Immunology

CE SUPPORTER: Perio Protect

MODE: Electronically Mediated. Recorded On Demand Webinar. January 6, 2023. For review June 1, 2023.

SPEAKER and C Difficile Survivor: Kirsten Roling, DDS (scroll below for bio) 

AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED:  Mobile device, laptop or desktop with internet connection | Google Chrome Browser

DOWNLOAD HANDOUT: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eJY00SAuGygqD08AqUCnCWD468DIotIa?usp=share_link

COURSE SUMMARY:  After surviving a life threatening Clostridium difficile infection following a periodontal procedure, our Chief Education Officer and Speaker, Dr. Kirsten is sounding the alarm. Clostridium difficile is no longer just a board question, it is now considered an urgent public health threat that is under recognized by the dental profession.Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) continues to be a challenging clinical and infection control issue for healthcare facilities including dental practices. C. difficile Infection (CDI) kills 30,000 yearly in the U.S. alone, and 15% of those diagnosed in the first 30 day. Approximately 25% of those infected will have at least 1 recurrence. The purpose of this course is to raise awareness of the new virulence of this organism, and promote the most effective ways to control and prevent CDI, including antibiotic stewardship and infection control measures in the dental practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

  1. Discuss the pathogenesis, clinical features, and current trends in virulence and prevalence of Clostridioides difficile and C. difficile infections

  2. Identify populations at increased risk for C. difficile infection

  3. Describe ways C. difficile can be transmitted

  4. Apply key principles and develop a specific strategy for infection control and prevention of C. difficile infection within the dental practice, including administrative controls, environmental cleaning, and antimicrobial stewardship.


INSTRUCTIONS: Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email from "no-reply@clickmeeting.com" with link to view the recording. Your attendance is time stamped, please do not fast forward. 
CE CREDITS: At the end of the recording close out of the screen to signal to our system to send an email with quiz to complete for CE Credit. You will have 2 attempts, 80% passing score required, and 7 days to complete. Upon successful completion of quiz/course evaluation your CE Credit Verification will appear on the screen for download/print and  will be sent to your email within 1-5 minutes. Should you require assistance with CE Credits please submit your request here: https://www.dentalceacademy.com/ceverification   If you have any questions about the subject matter, please contact the presenter, Dr. Herb Moskowitz: herbmoskowitz@iotechinternational.com 

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 OF SPEAKER: This program is sponsored by Perio Protect. Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy. She declares no financial affiliation with Perio Protect LLC, and has not received a speaker's honorarium for this presentation.

DENTAL CE ACADEMY DISCLAIMER: 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 or its parent company, Virtual Dontics®. 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 upon the speaker's 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 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.

Presenter

Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDS

Dr. Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer for Dental CE Academy administered by Virtual Dontics® Education LLC.  She completed dental school training at the University of California, San Francisco; during the height of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic.
Dr. Roling is a public health dentist, credited as an early pioneer of Teledentistry. Her clinical practice spans pediatrics to geriatrics. Previously an Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF; and Public Health Preceptor, Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Dr. Roling also held the position as Chief for the Office of Oral Health, Maricopa County, Department of Public Health where she administered the nation's largest pediatric oral health prevention programs for the third largest U.S. public health department. As a mobile dental provider, she commanded a large teledentistry practice to treat homebound geriatric patients. She is a recipient of the Pediatric Oral Health Access Program (POHAP) scholarship and provided dental services pro bono to at risk infants and foster children. She has completed certification through the American Dental Education Association in conjunction with the Academy of Academy Leadership and Institute.