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Simplified Oral Anatomy
This course provides a detailed yet simplified review of oral anatomy, from the largest bones to smallest muscles of mastication, with emphasis on their function within the oral cavity. Confident in your ability to locate and explain normal structure and function, you will be assured that you can distinguish pathology from normal tissues during your oral examinations. Course recognized by the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP).

Clinical Classification of Toothaches
This course gives you and your staff everything needed to deal with a problem that can be more of a pain in the neck for you than a pain in the mouth for your patient, and does so in using clear and concise language. It first discusses proper classification of toothaches based on the presenting clinical signs and symptoms. It then covers the dynamics of pulpal-periapical processes, radiographic evidence of pathological pulpal-periapical conditions, pulpal conditions that are caused by a progression of pulp disease. Course recognized by the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP).

Sedation in Dentistry I
This excellent course provides the latest information on dental sedation and the spectrum of pain management. Presented in an easy and comprehensive method, allows the dentist to have a wide overview of techniques and methods needed to safely treat dental patients in the office using oral and intravenous conscious sedation. Part I includes specific topics on easing patient fear and anxiety and providing adequate pain control. Special section on the needs of pediatric, geriatric medically compromised and disabled patient. Text included: Sedation A Guide to Patient Management, 4th Edition by Stanley F. Malamed, DDS. Course recognized by the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP).

Infection Control In Dental Offices
When you finish this course, you will have a thorough understanding of disease transmission, a working knowledge of infection control principles, and insight into sound work practice controls founded on microbiologic principles. You will be able to design an infection control plan to accommodate the circumstances inherent to your particular practice. The concepts you learn will facilitate your infection control decision-making. You'll be glad you took the course. Course recognized by the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP).

Oral Histology
The course continues with a detailed histologic examination of the specific tissues of the teeth, followed by a discussion of the histologic components and functions of the periodontal ligament, surrounding bony structures, gingiva, and oral mucosa, including the specialized mucosa of the tongue. The discussion concludes with a description of the histology and functions of the major and minor salivary glands. A thorough knowledge of normal histology and the role of normal tissues in the physiology of the oral anatomical structures will, of course, give us a solid foundation for understanding the pathology of these tissues and organs.

Medical Emergencies and CPR* in the Dental Office
This course reviews common medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office and basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The selected common emergencies include: Unconsciousness, Vasopressor Syncope, Orthostatic Hypotension, Airway Obstruction, Hyperventilation, Hypoglycemia, Local Anesthetic Overdose, Allergic Reactions, Seizures, and Angina Pectoris. Text included: The Handbook of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. 5th Edition, by Stanley F. Malamed, D.D.S. * Does not certify for basic CPR. Course recognized by the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP).

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