This course is for all dentists looking to up their level of occlusion knowledge. We will be looking at occlusion from a different perspective than usually presented starting with a review of philosophies of occlusion and the concepts that are currently being used that may be outdated and without merit. We will then proceed to discuss occlusal concerns with the growing patients that need prosthodontic treatment.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, infection control in the dental setting is more important than ever. Keeping up with the latest interim guidelines and regulations pose a challenge to the most conscientious clinician. It can easily become an overwhelming process. An understanding of the applicable laws, prevention strategies and a commonsense approach can produce a simple, effective and ongoing program that protects patients and providers alike. A review of current research will provide a scientific basis for infection control policies. A discussion will review proper PPE and respiratory protection as well as the impact of airborne disease transmission. Understanding the required protocols and procedures that would be evaluated during a compliance inspection will be included. The course is designed to help satisfy the annual training requirement for MOSH compliance as well as provide infection control continuing education credits required for Maryland dental relicensure.

This program will review proper writing of prescriptions, disposal of unused medications and protection of prescription pads.

The program reviews: The Maryland regulations regarding abuse and neglect. The dramatic increase in abuse and neglect that results from the use of alcohol and drugs. The signs, symptoms and oral manifestations of domestic abuse, as well as the timeframe, hotlines and required reporting forms are presented.