Vitamins, Herbs, Periodontal Disease and Women’s Health: The Effect on the Oral Cavity-[AGD Code: #150 & #490]

Description

This program can be attended as either a :

*LIVE INTERACTIVE webinar or Attend at the School:

OR:

*Attend at our School:  we follow all the CDC/State Guidelines for Vocational Schools 

Vitamins, Herbs & Periodontal Disease and other Dental Problems

Learning Objectives:

1. Improve knowledge of “natural” ways to treat periodontal disease, caries and TMJ pain.
2. Provide your patients with up to date information on vitamins and herbal medications.
3. Learn when to use prescription drugs and interactions with herbal medications.
4. Update on most prescribed drugs.
5. Cooperation with chiropractors and acupuncturists.

Course Description: 

Many patients are requesting a more “holistic approach” or prefer more “natural” ways to treat their dental problems.  Physicians are quick to over prescribe and patients come in with laminated cards of all their prescriptions.  A great deal of these medications can affect the periodontium causing gingival overgrowth and dry mouth. Others, such as blood thinners are important in managing dental surgery procedures.

Dentists must be knowledgeable about prescription medications and their side effects. 

 There are more natural ways that can be used to help our patients prevent and treat periodontal disease and caries.   Vitamin supplements are often safe and effective.  Many herbal medications are very beneficial but must be recommended with certain precautions.  This course will provide the dentist, hygienist and staff will vital information that can be given to our patients to help assist them in which over the counter and “home remedies” are effective.

Women’s Health and the Effect on the Oral Cavity                                                                                                 

This program will discuss the psychology of women and the systemic links that exist and the relation to oral health. The effects of puberty, oral contraceptives, pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause in the oral cavity will be discussed. The effects of Osteoporosis- Bisphosphonates, Estrogen replacement as well as the role of the dental team. Eating disorders, TMJ and Oral Piercing and the issues that may be present. Incorporating Botox and dental fillers as an adjunct to your procedures will be discussed. The role of the dental team in providing proper care to the female patient of any age will be covered.

Credits:            3 CEU’s [AGD Code: #150 & #490]         

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 Peridontists, Newark Dental Club and the Garden State Society of Periodontics and Implantology. Dr. Goldman is the Chairman of the Department of Peridontics 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 Asscoication.  He lectures nationally

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Requirements to attend a live webinar:

1.  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, GoToWebinar).
2.  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, webcam or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
3.   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
4.   Instructors may call on participants.
5.  To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
6. You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
7.  You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Webinar invitations are emailed to registered students as the course date nears (approximately one day prior to the class).

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course for those attending via live interactive webinar