Understanding Diabetes in Today’s Dental Practice

Understanding Diabetes in Today’s Dental Practice

Live Webinar orAttend at our School

2 CEU’s

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Define the different types of diabetes and explain their systemic effects on the body.
Identify common oral manifestations associated with controlled and uncontrolled diabetes.
Discuss the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes management.
Recognize signs and symptoms of diabetic emergencies, including hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, in the dental setting.
Explain how diabetes can affect healing, infection risk, and dental treatment outcomes.
Review appropriate treatment modifications and appointment considerations for diabetic dental patients.
Demonstrate the importance of obtaining and updating comprehensive medical histories for diabetic patients.
Discuss the impact of medications used to manage diabetes and their relevance to dental care.
Educate patients on the connection between oral health and glycemic control.
Apply risk management and patient safety protocols when treating diabetic patients in the dental office.

Course Description

This continuing education course will provide dental professionals with an in-depth understanding of diabetes and its impact on oral and systemic health. Participants will review the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease, wound healing, infection control, xerostomia, and other oral complications commonly seen in diabetic patients. The course will discuss the importance of recognizing signs and symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes, obtaining accurate medical histories, monitoring patient safety, and modifying dental treatment when necessary. Emphasis will also be placed on patient education, medical emergencies related to diabetes, and collaborative care between dental and medical professionals to improve overall patient outcomes.

Instructor: Dr. Marc Goldman

Dr. Marc Goldman completed his BS degree at The American University in Washington, DC in 1979 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The New York University College of Dentistry in 1979.  Dr. Goldman then completed his certificate in Periodontics at Rutgers University Dental School (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School) in 1982.  Dr. Goldman is active in the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Essex County Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology,  New Jersey Society of Periodontists, Newark Dental Club and the Garden State Society of Periodontics and Implantology. Dr. Goldman is the Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at Newark Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ where he oversees the periodontal training of the General Practice Residents.  He has published articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Periodontics and Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association.  He lectures nationally

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

•  You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e.  Zoom).
•  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone,or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• A webcam so the teacher can see you
•   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
•   Instructors may call on participants.
•  To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
•  You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.

This program is for the full dental staff – no prior skills are needed to attend.

The teaching method will be in a lecture format with a Q & A period.

DSI Staff or administration do not have any commercial interest or relationship to the speaker.

The content and format of the Continuing Education course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.  No DSI Staff have any financial relationship with the speaker or company.