Dr. Victoria V. Patrounova

Course Title: Clearing the Air: Understanding the Health Impact of Tobacco, Cannabis and Vaping 

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip dental professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complexities of tobacco and cannabis smoking, as well as vaping, and their impact on health. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, responsible for over 480,000 deaths annually. Although smoking rates have declined, the emergence of new tobacco and nicotine products, as well as marijuana smoking, presents new challenges. Marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes has been legalized in more than 30 states. Patients are more open to discussing cannabis use and might report their use to a dental office.

Participants will gain insights into national smoking trends and demographic variations, with a focus on smoking patterns among different groups, particularly U.S. youth. The course will explore the unique health risks associated with alternative tobacco and nicotine products such as snus and e-cigarettes. It will detail the differences in tobacco exposure among various products and discuss strategies for addressing these differences in tobacco cessation programs. Many smokers switch to e-cigarettes as a harm-reduction option. During this course, participants will discuss e-cigarettes as a potential tobacco cessation product. E-cigarettes will be compared with traditional cigarettes and NRTs. The nicotine content, potential for inducing addiction, and assisting in tobacco cessation will be discussed. The systemic and local effects of ‘vaping’ will be outlined. Participants will discuss the implications of acute and chronic cannabis use on providing routine dental care. They will also identify barriers to chair-side cessation counseling and

discuss evidence-based interventions. Participants will become familiar with the resources for referral to address drug use and addiction. They will also become familiar with the current regulations and future directions of cannabis, tobacco, and nicotine product control in the USA.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

· Recognize national smoking trends and discuss smoking prevalence among various demographic groups and smoking patterns among U.S. youth.

· Discuss the legal status of marijuana use and its prevalence in the USA.

· Analyze differences in tobacco products and their specific health risks.

· Recognize signs of tissue changes due to different tobacco product exposures.

· Recognize the effects of cannabis use on systemic and oral health.

· Analyze the safety, benefits, and disadvantages of e-cigarettes.

· Evaluate harm reduction programs (snus and e-cigs) for smokers who are unwilling to quit.

· Identify barriers to chair-side tobacco cessation interventions and incorporate tobacco cessation into clinical practice.

· Discuss evidence-based interventions and incorporate tobacco cessation into clinical practice.

· Assess the implications of acute and chronic cannabis use on providing routine dental and dental hygiene care.

· List the resources for referral to address tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis addiction.

· Describe the current status and future directions of tobacco and nicotine product control in the USA.

Dr. Troy Schmedding

Course Title: Beauty Comes in Different Packages

Course Description:

The decision-making process often comes down to one’s comfort level and what is most predictable for them and their outcome. Aesthetic Dentistry consists of a competent blend of newly strengthened direct composites. The predominance of glass and polycrystalline ceramics have changed dentistry forever. Both have their limitations and both require proper treatment planning. Learn the advancements in both materials to help you explore ways to become more productive and profitable.

Course Objectives:
1. Advancements in Composites
2. Selecting the right material for the job
3. Zirconia vs Glass Ceramics
4. Bonding protocols

Dr. Michael Turgeau, DDS, CAGS, Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Course Title: Radiographic Techniques in Early Orthodontic Intervention and Innovations in Nonsurgical Treatment

Course Description: Children and young adults are often referred to the orthodontist too late, missing the opportunity for early intervention that could prevent costly treatments and unnecessary surgeries.

The panoramic X-ray is a valuable diagnostic tool for general practitioners, facilitating timely and accurate referrals for orthodontic care. Early detection of orthodontic and dental anomalies is crucial for effective treatment planning and outcomes.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the optimal timing for orthodontic referrals.
2. Identify key diagnostic features on X-rays to support accurate and effective referrals.
3. Explore the latest advancements in orthodontic expansion techniques.

Dr. John Roberson

Title: Emergency Drugs & the Emergencies They Treat along with Patient Red Flags.

Medical emergencies aren't rare nor do we know when they will happen. Therefore, dental offices Must be on top of their game when a crisis strikes. One will not get a second chance to save a person's life. Medical emergencies can be a career-defining or a career-ending event.

Dentists cannot handle a medical emergency alone. A medical emergency can lead to an emotionally challenged state of mind hence simple life-saving skills may be forgotten.

The Dental TEAM must both be fully trained and ready to assist the dentist. Especially when the dentist panics and can't recall the necessary protocols to implement to save a patient's life.

Emergency drug knowledge is critical for a successful outcome during a medical emergency in your dental office. Understanding Patient Red Flags can help the dental team in trying to reduce a medical emergency from happening but will not eliminate it.

OBJECTIVES:
1. What to do in the first 10 minutes of a medical emergency
2. Recognize adverse reactions to drugs and implement appropriate interventions for those causing a medical emergency
3. Understand and know the Emergency Drugs your office needs for medical emergencies.
4. Recognize and discuss management of the DOME 24 (Dental Office Medical Emergencies).

· Signs/Symptoms and Treatment Algorithms for the following medical emergencies:
1. Syncope
2. Angina
3. Myocardial Infarction
4. Hypertension
5. Hypotension
6. Asthma
7. Allergic Reaction
8. Anaphylaxis
9. Tachycardia
10. Foreign Body Obstruction
11. Local Anesthetic Toxicity
12. Benzodiazepine Overdose
13. Hyperventilation
14. Hyperglycemia
15. Hypoglycemia
16. Epinephrine Overdose
17. Transient Ischemic Attack
18. Emesis/Aspiration
19. Seizures
20. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
21. Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
22. Adrenal Crisis
23. Apnea
24. Narcotic Overdose

5. Identify the TEN Deadly Failures in Dental Offices
6. The Six Links of Survival
7. The 5R Emergency Response Plan
8. The "One and Done" Dental Office
9. Basic Management of Medical Emergencies: RPI/ABCDEFQ
10. 180 Seconds to Live Skills Training Guide
11. Legal Ramifications of adverse events in dental offices
12. Case Presentations involving various medical emergencies that occurred in dental offices
13. Patient Deaths in dental offices and what could have been done different
14. Describe all contents within the emergency drug kit and know their uses
15. Medical Emergency Office Drills
16. C.A.N.A.L. Acronym for medical emergency recall
17. Patient Red Flags
18. Patient Risk Factor Matrix

HAND OUTS PROVIDED SO TEAMS CAN TAKE THEM BACK TO THEIR DENTAL OFFICE AND PRACTICE!