Dentist Education Webinars

PART 2 - Treating Medically Complex Patients: Dental Liability Considerations and Recommendations

Webinar Information 

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Location: Live Webinar
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET 
Duration: 1 hour                    
Price: FREE         
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AGD Subject Code: 750
 
Overview:
The National Center for Health Statistics reports approximately 71.6% of adults over age 20 are overweight or obese. Studies show that approximately 40-50% of adults are taking multiple drugs and have multiple chronic illnesses. Managing these types of patients and the prevention of medical emergencies is more important than ever. This course is targeted towards dental health providers who endeavor to provide safe and comfortable dental experiences for patients who have chronic and/or uncontrolled illnesses such as cardiac disease and diabetes.
 
Learning Objective:

1. To identify specific strategies to prevent medical emergencies related to chronic illnesses.
2. To manage the link between oral-systemic health conditions in adults with complex medical conditions.
3. To identify clinical treatment options associated with common oral health disease in adults with complex medical conditions.

• Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH, MAEd, MAGD, General Dentist & Associate Professor, A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
• Ronald R. Zentz, RPh, DDS, FAGD, CPHRM, Dental Risk Control Consulting Director, CNA Healthcare
• Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Dentist’s Advantage

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Treating Medically Complex Patients: Dental Liability Considerations and Recommendations

Webinar Information 

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022   
Location: Live Webinar
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET   
Duration: 1 hour                    
Price: FREE         
Register: Click here to register
AGD Subject Code: 750
 
Overview:
The National Center for Health Statistics reports approximately 71.6% of adults over age 20 are overweight or obese. Studies show that approximately 40-50% of adults are taking multiple drugs and have multiple chronic illnesses. Managing these types of patients and the prevention of medical emergencies is more important than ever. This course is targeted towards dental health providers who endeavor to provide safe and comfortable dental experiences for patients who have chronic and/or uncontrolled illnesses such as cardiac disease and diabetes.
 
Learning Objective:

1. To identify specific strategies to prevent medical emergencies related to chronic illnesses.
2. To manage the link between oral-systemic health conditions in adults with complex medical conditions.
3. To identify clinical treatment options associated with common oral health disease in adults with complex medical conditions.

• Mai-Ly Duong, DMD, MPH, MAEd, MAGD, General Dentist & Associate Professor, A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
• Ronald R. Zentz, RPh, DDS, FAGD, CPHRM, Dental Risk Control Consulting Director, CNA Healthcare
• Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Dentist’s Advantage

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Friday, October 28, 2022

The No Surprises Act: What Dentists Need to Know

Webinar Information 

Date: Friday, October 28, 2022    
Location:  Live Webinar
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET   
Duration: 1 hour                    
Price:  FREE         
Register:  Click here to register
AGD Subject Code: 550
 
Overview:
The U.S. No Surprises Act (NSA) protects patients from receiving surprise medical bills and requires private practitioners, including dentists, to provide uninsured and self-pay patients with good faith estimates of the cost of their dental services, in advance of treatment. Dentists should better prepare themselves for enforcement of the law and can take several steps to support it, including assisting patients in responding to surprise bills. This webinar will provide an overview of The No Surprises Act, its purpose, and how it applies to dental offices. This session will note best practices for complying with the provisions.
 
Learning Objective:

1. Understand the No Surprises Act and what it requires
2. Review what provisions apply to Dentists
3. Ensure Implemental in the Dental Office Setting 

• Margaret Surowka, Esq., Special Counsel, Barclay Damon LLP
• Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Dentist’s Advantage

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