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Update on Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Oral Cancer Screening in Dental Practice New Controversies
January 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Recent guidance published jointly by the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons pertaining to the prevention of prosthetic joint infection in the dental setting has been recently introduced. In addition new recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force addressing screening for oral cancer have also been introduced. Both of these new sets of guidelines have generated much debate and consternation in the dental profession. The purpose of this course is to update the practitioner on the pros and cons of both recommendations and offer a perspective on how best to interpret and implement.
Objectives
At conclusion, participants should be able to discuss:Relevant risks of dental care as it pertains to prosthetic joint infectionHave a better understanding of the recently released guidance addressing prosthetic joint infection and dental careDiscuss the oral screening and its integral relationship with the comprehensive head and neck examination
Presenter(s)
Disclosure
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
Continuing Dental Education Staff members have nothing to disclose.
Time
Check-in: 12:30 PM
Program time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location
Live Interactive Webinar
Tuition
- Individual: $130
- AM and PM attendee: $100
(Special Discount: Register for the AM course and receive a discount code for the PM course)
Credit
Hours: 3