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- Breast Health and the Dental Hygienist: What You Need to Know
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Breast cancer and dental health.
- Mercury in Dentistry: The Facts
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The proper handling of mercury in the dental office is an important occupational safety issue for the dental team. This course addresses not only patient safety, but also the occupational safety issues for the dental team. The intent of this course is to provide the dental professional with currently available inforamtion about mercury hygiene.
- A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions
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The primary goal of this course is to help you learn the process of clinical differential diagnosis of diseases and lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region. The first step in successful therapeutic management of a patient with an oral mucosal disease or lesion depends upon creating a differential diagnosis. This course also includes both an interactive and downloadable decision tree to assist in the diagnosis.
- Treatment of an Edentulous Patient with a Dry Mouth
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This continuing education course is intended for general dentists and hygienists. The primary learning objective for this course is to increase your general knowledge and skills in the dental management of the complete denture patient with a dry mouth.
- Mandated and Highly Recommended Vaccines for Oral Healthcare Workers
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This course presents currently available knowledge essential for the development and implementation of an effective vaccination strategy in an oral healthcare setting.
- Hand Care and Hand Washing Technique for the Dental Team
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This course describes updated CDC guidelines, related information, specific reasons and rationale for performing procedures correctly, 12 steps of proper technique and its importance.
- What Members of the Dental Team Need to Know about Viral Hepatitis
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This course describes disease management precautions, steps required if accidental exposure, known routes of transmission, symptoms, common signs and risk factors.
- Overview of Diabetes Mellitus
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"Diabetes Mellitus: Promoting Collaborations Among Health Care Professionals"
- An Examination of the Bleeding Complications Associated with Herbal Supplements, Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications
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The purpose of this literature review is to examine the mechanisms of action of drugs and herbs that alter bleeding, and to educate dental professionals as to the proper care and management of patients using these medications.
- Oral Health and Older Adults
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A preventive approach to oral health with sensitivity to the physical, mental, and social status of the patient is the focus of this course.