Chapter 8: Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Review for Dental Professionals, 3rd Edition [2 CE Hours] This course reviews OSA from a dental perspective. It addresses current findings on the links between overall health and OSA and cites common presenting symptoms likely to be encountered in the dental practice. This intermediate- level course discusses the latest evidence-based diagnostic approaches for OSA and outlines recommended treatment strategies, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), OAs, and surgical intervention, to mitigate the health impact of this common condition. Several resources listed at the end of this course can provide dental professionals with further opportunities for education and training in this area. Chapter 9: Oral Health Issues for the Female Patient, 3rd Edition 119 [2 CE Hours] This course explores the variables affecting women’s oral health and discusses the issues and concerns that dental professionals face in providing care to females across their life span. Chapter 10: Providing Oral Healthcare Services for People with Special Needs 131 [2 CE Hours] 106 This course addresses current thinking about the challenges dental professionals face with providing oral healthcare services for people with special needs. It identifies the factors that hinder access to dental care and presents strategies to improve the provision of care for the special needs population. The basic-level course includes recommendations for the management and treatment of special needs patients. Chapter 11: Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod I: Antibiotics, 3rd Edition 141 [2 CE Hours] After completing this course, the participant will be able to discuss the differences among antibiotics typically prescribed for orofacial infections. In the case of special patient populations such as orthopedic, cardiac, and immunosuppressed individuals, the selection and timing of appropriate prophylactic antibiotics will be made clear. The principles learned will also be directly applicable to the appropriate selection of antimicrobial therapy for the pregnant or breastfeeding patient and will aid in recognizing those patients with a significant allergic history and how to best and safely treat them. This intermediate-level course is specifically designed for all members of the dental healthcare team: dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. Chapter 12: Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod II: Analgesics, 3rd Edition 159 [2 CE Hours] Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to discuss the differences among analgesics typically prescribed for orofacial pain. In the case of unique patient populations requiring adjuvant options, the selection and timing of appropriate medications will no longer constitute a gap in knowledge. The principles learned will also be directly applicable to the appropriate selection of analgesics for the pregnant or breastfeeding patient and will aid in recognizing those patients with a significant allergic history and determining how to best and safely treat them.
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