NC Dental Society's 5th District Mid-Winter Meeting

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Course Topics:

Friday - Innovative Periodontics: "How To" From Techniques to Products with Dr. Sam Low

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 Hours of CE credit (There will be a 2 hour lunch break)

Want to use the dental hygienist's time more productively? Looking for a quality resource for "what's new" in dental products, systems and technology? Then this course is just what you need.

Periodontitis is a major reason for tooth loss and systemic complications. We create the user-friendly perio approach from patient acceptance scripting to chair side positive action. You will incorporate time-tested and new technologies to find and manage periodontal disease. Take the frustration out of delivering periodontal care and gain success with patient case acceptance, tooth retention and financial reward.

Learning Objectives:

• Empower the dental hygienist with expanded work descriptions beyond the “prophy”
• Develop “realistic” non-surgical therapies and the respective re-evaluation with emphasis on “new” anti-inflammatory systems including micro-ultrasonics and laser technology, and nutraceuticals such as probiotics and anti-oxidants
• Determine the efficacy of utilizing various laser wavelengths in sulcular decontamination, degranulation, new attachment, and bone regeneration
• Review successful parameters to determine tooth survival in short and long term prognosis
• Establish a quality periodontal maintenance program that enhances the restorative practice, including  coding and third party reimbursement
• Achieve greater positive interaction between dentists and the team through improved communication skills

Saturday - The ABCDs of Addressing Pain in the Dental Patient: 2020 Updates with Kimberly Thrasher

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - 1 Hour of CE credit

The presentation will include a brief history of opioid prescribing in North Carolina and of national and state-based initiatives that have been designed and implemented to lead to best practices for the treatment of patients with dental pain. Additionally, evidence for non-opioid therapeutic options for dental pain will be provided; this will include both approved and non-approved options e.g. CBD products, due to the increasing access of some of these products. With more patients receiving Mediation Assisted Treatment, an example of how to provide adequate pain control in this patient population will be reviewed. Lastly, tools for screening patients at risk of excessive opioid use will be described.

Learning Objectives:

Examine therapeutic options for Acute pain in the dental patient

• Explain recent initiatives on opioid prescribing by state Boards and other national and state-based organizations
• Update relevant topics since the 2016 CDC guidelines for the treatment of Chronic pain
• Identify tools and resources Dentists can utilize to better assist patients at risk of excessive opioid use

Saturday - Are You Compliant When No One is Watching?

OSHA, Infection Control and HIPAA Compliance with Karen Gregory

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  2.5 Hours of CE credit

Do you ever feel as if you just can’t get ahead of all the rules and regulations which apply to your practice? Here is the good news! Yes you can! This presentation will provide a review of relevant OSHA regulations and CDC infection control recommendations. As an added bonus, the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules will be discussed and the impact these regulations have on your practice.

Success is dependent on a clear understanding of the requirements and a plan. Once you have these items in place, your practice will be positioned to be a safe workplace and a safe place to receive care. You CAN succeed!

This course will cover:

• Safety requirements outlined in the bloodborne pathogen standard.
• Elements of an effective HAZCOM Plan
• Updates to HIPAA Rules as required by HITECH.
• Review of the definition of breach and reporting requirement.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize specific employee safety measures required by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule and the Hazard Communication Standard.
• Recall acceptable standards of care outlined in the CDC Dental Infection Control Guidelines.
• Discuss identification of breach situations and reporting process to impacted patients.