When are antibiotics necessary and which one do I choose? Join our discussion and understand the recommendations for prophylactic antibiotics for cardiac and orthopedic patients. Learn to diagnose and manage simple odontogenic infections and know when to refer a patient. Gain a better understanding of the different antibiotics available and their indications and contraindications.

Join Dr. Glenn Maron (FACS, FICD) as he helps dental professionals navigate ethics in dentistry.

Topics include: legal ethics and professionalism in the practice of dentistry, education and training regarding professional
boundaries; unprofessional conduct relating to the commission of acts of sexual intimacy, abuse, misconduct or exploitation with regard to the practice of dentistry; legislative updates and changes to the laws relating to the practice of dentistry as well as rules, policies and advisory opinions and rulings issued by the board; and proper professional conduct and ethics; proper billing practices; professional liability and risk management.

Note: This course helps to fulfill the Georgia Board of Dentistry CE requirement.

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Date Available: 12/5/2023

Date Reviewed: 3/1/24

Date Removed: 5/31/24

The FDA, ADA , State and Federal Government as well as media are all very concerned and highlighting the excessive use of narcotics and other addictive medications in dentistry. Dr. Maron will lead a discussion on current recommendations in pain management for the dental patient. From premedication to local anesthesia, staying abreast of the latest protocols is critical for ideal pain control. We will examine oral sedation and the requirements for state anesthesia certification as well as post-op pain control, including appropriate use of narcotics and anti-inflammatory medications.

Note: This course helps to fulfill the Georgia  Board of Dentistry CE requirement.

With the new laws on medical ethics and sexual harassment awareness training, we need to understand how our practices may be affected and the penalties for non-compliance. We will discuss professional boundaries and unprofessional conduct relating to acts of sexual intimacy, abuse, misconduct or exploitation with regard to the practice of dentistry. Then we will evaluate the appropriate measures to deal with legal or investigative matters.

Note: This course helps to fulfill the Georgia Board of Dentistry CE requirement

This course will review the current practice and recommendations for pediatric and adult minimal and moderate sedation. Understanding your patient and their family is key as is utilizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies for a successful sedation. We will begin with a review of psychology, physiology and pharmacology and progress through monitoring, drug selection and office protocols. Complications and emergencies can and do happen at all levels of sedation and a brief review of early recognition and intervention will round out the course.

This comprehensive extraction and exodontia course for dentists of all skill sets will cover better local anesthesia, superior modern forceps and instruments, atraumatic techniques, luxating elevators, case selection, medical concerns, and much more. Avoid trouble with patients and procedures, and become a better dental clinician while developing a list of tools and techniques to use to perform more predictable, faster, less invasive, painless, efficient, and profitable dental extractions in your practice.