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Syllabus: Clinical Pharmacology – A Review for Oral Healthcare Providers

The syllabus, which may be modified to meet individual institutional requirements, provides a comprehensive description of a 14-module online course*.

The course is intended to provide a framework to meet elements of educational requirements of Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, and Dental Assistant Students. In addition, the modules can serve as a resource to clinicians wishing to review evidence-based information on specific topics.

Each module may be taken online followed by an examination. In educational settings, successful completion of each module may be followed by a question and answer period and/or case-based small group discussions conducted by the institutional Course Director. A PDF is also available for each of the 14 modules, which may serve as a convenient resource in clinical settings.

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Patricia A. Frese RDH, MEd; Elizabeth McClure RDH, MEd

Drug abuse remains a significant epidemic in present day society. According to the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.4% of the United States population use illegal drugs. As contemporary dental professionals, it is important that we are educated on the current effects of commonly used and abused drugs or medications including alcohol and nicotine.

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Current Concepts in Dental Implants: Clinical Assessment in the Prevention of Peri-implant Mucositis, Peri-implantitis, and Implant Failure

Connie M. Kracher PhD, MSD

According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS) and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), 69% of adults 35 to 44 years of age have lost at least one permanent tooth due to dental caries, periodontitis, accidents, or failed endodontic therapy. The AAID states that more than 35 million Americans are partially edentulous or edentulous. By age 74, 26% of adults in the United States are edentulous. In recent years, the demand for dental implants has risen greatly, with a reported success rate at approximately 95-98%.

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An Update on Demineralization/Remineralization

Mark E. Jensen MS, DDS, PhD; Robert V. Faller BS

This course is an introduction to the concepts of demineralization and remineralization and how they can and should be incorporated into clinical practice. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the continued need for fluoride to help protect against the ongoing challenge to tooth structure, secondary lesions and root caries. Participants will also appreciate the need to examine the literature and evidence when applying clinical preventive techniques for caries prevention.

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Assisting you with your professional dentist education needs

Syllabus: Clinical Pharmacology – A Review for Oral Healthcare Providers

An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental Professionals

Intended Audience:

Current Concepts in Dental Implants: Clinical Assessment in the Prevention of Peri-implant Mucositis, Peri-implantitis, and Implant Failure

Intended Audience:

An Update on Demineralization/Remineralization

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