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Oral Health Care during Pregnancy and Early Childhood - 2 Lecture Credits
Dr. Juan E. Lopez-Rosario
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) will provide the practitioner with an introduction to how improving oral health in
women prevents dental disease during pregnancy. In turn the course will explore how improved oral health can significantly
reduce early childhood caries and may reduce and even prevent low-birth-weight deliveries. Learn more.
Dr. Juan E. Lopez-Rosario
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) will provide the practitioner with an introduction to how improving oral health in
women prevents dental disease during pregnancy. In turn the course will explore how improved oral health can significantly
reduce early childhood caries and may reduce and even prevent low-birth-weight deliveries. Learn more.
Ethics & Jurisprudence for the Dental Practitioner - 3 Lecture Credits + 5 Free Lecture Credits
Dr. Frederick More; Carla Hogan, JD; Lance Plunkett, JD, LLM
This course on ethics and jurisprudence (3 MCE Lecture Credits) is designed for the experienced practitioner. The focus
will be to apply the principles of ethics and elements of jurisprudence in a way that is highly applied to the practitioner.
The course will also act as a reinforcement for structure that supports the practice of dentistry and protection for the
welfare of the public. Those taking the Foundation's ethics course will also receive access to 5 free MCE lecture credits of
ethics case studies. Learn more.
Dr. Frederick More; Carla Hogan, JD; Lance Plunkett, JD, LLM
This course on ethics and jurisprudence (3 MCE Lecture Credits) is designed for the experienced practitioner. The focus
will be to apply the principles of ethics and elements of jurisprudence in a way that is highly applied to the practitioner.
The course will also act as a reinforcement for structure that supports the practice of dentistry and protection for the
welfare of the public. Those taking the Foundation's ethics course will also receive access to 5 free MCE lecture credits of
ethics case studies. Learn more.
Dr. Frank Carberry
This course (3 MCE Lecture Credits) provides additional treatment strategies and review products used when objectives are
not accomplished by current oral hygiene. Learn more.
This course (3 MCE Lecture Credits) provides additional treatment strategies and review products used when objectives are
not accomplished by current oral hygiene. Learn more.
Dental Benefits: Understanding Your Patients' Dental Benefits - 2 Lecture Credits
Dr. Ian Lerner
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) gives a detailed explanation of dental benefits, plan provisions and the various types
of plans your patients may participate in. Proper claim submissions are discussed as well as the possible results of fraud
and abuse. Learn more.
Dr. Ian Lerner
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) gives a detailed explanation of dental benefits, plan provisions and the various types
of plans your patients may participate in. Proper claim submissions are discussed as well as the possible results of fraud
and abuse. Learn more.
Infection Control and Hazard Communication - 4 Lecture Credits
Dr. Betsy Riccio
If you are a dentist or dental hygienist practicing in New York State you are required to complete the mandated training in
infection control once every (4) years for licensure. This course (4 MCE Lecture Credits) fulfills that New York State
requirement. This course has been updated to include the CDC’s newest guidelines and recommendations not previously
addressed for dentistry. This course may also be used to augment OSHA training in your office. Learn more.
Dr. Betsy Riccio
If you are a dentist or dental hygienist practicing in New York State you are required to complete the mandated training in
infection control once every (4) years for licensure. This course (4 MCE Lecture Credits) fulfills that New York State
requirement. This course has been updated to include the CDC’s newest guidelines and recommendations not previously
addressed for dentistry. This course may also be used to augment OSHA training in your office. Learn more.
In-Office Mouthguard - 2 Lecture Credits
Dr. Elvir Dincer and Salim Rayman, RDH, MPA
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) will explore a variety of topics related to the development of an in-office mouthguard.
The dental professional will become familiar special considerations when creating a mouthguard. In addition the course will
explore the different types of mouthguards and an overview of the steps involved with taking an impression. The steps
involved in the fabrication, trimming and delivery of a mouthguard will be covered. Learn more.
Dr. Elvir Dincer and Salim Rayman, RDH, MPA
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) will explore a variety of topics related to the development of an in-office mouthguard.
The dental professional will become familiar special considerations when creating a mouthguard. In addition the course will
explore the different types of mouthguards and an overview of the steps involved with taking an impression. The steps
involved in the fabrication, trimming and delivery of a mouthguard will be covered. Learn more.
Pediatric Dentistry for the General Dentist - 3 Lecture Credits
Dr. Juan E. Lopez-Rosario
More and more, oral health experts are agreeing that children should see the dentist when their first teeth erupt.
Unfortunately, there are few pediatric dentists throughout New York State, and many general dentists are leery of
treating the very young in their dental office. This course (3 MCE Lecture Credits) will demystify the various issues and
concerns surrounding treating very young children. It will present the salient issues affecting promotion of oral health and
establishment of a dental home for the very young child. Learn more.
Dr. Juan E. Lopez-Rosario
More and more, oral health experts are agreeing that children should see the dentist when their first teeth erupt.
Unfortunately, there are few pediatric dentists throughout New York State, and many general dentists are leery of
treating the very young in their dental office. This course (3 MCE Lecture Credits) will demystify the various issues and
concerns surrounding treating very young children. It will present the salient issues affecting promotion of oral health and
establishment of a dental home for the very young child. Learn more.
Stem Cells: Emerging Medical and Dental Therapies and the Dental Professional - 4 Lecture Cr.
Dr. Gregory Chotkowski
Dr. Gregory Chotkowski, DMD will present on the recently discovered and valuable source of stem cells found in the pulp
of healthy teeth. His discussion will include basic stem cell science, the current research and the future they hold for both
Dentistry and Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Gregory Chotkowski
Dr. Gregory Chotkowski, DMD will present on the recently discovered and valuable source of stem cells found in the pulp
of healthy teeth. His discussion will include basic stem cell science, the current research and the future they hold for both
Dentistry and Medicine. Learn more.
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Risk Management - 4 Lecture Credits
Sponsored by the New York State Dental Association
This course (4 MCE lecture credits) was developed according to New York State laws and regulations by dentists and
attorneys whose experience extends to the fields of malpractice insurance and risk management in the dental environment.
(Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants would all benefit from the information in this course). Learn more.
Sponsored by the New York State Dental Association
This course (4 MCE lecture credits) was developed according to New York State laws and regulations by dentists and
attorneys whose experience extends to the fields of malpractice insurance and risk management in the dental environment.
(Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants would all benefit from the information in this course). Learn more.
Pediatric Behavior Management Techniques - 4 Lecture Credits
Dr. Doron Kochman
This course will review basic principles of pediatric dental behavior management. Specific behavior management techniques,
such as vocabulary, positioning techniques, special approaches and equipment will be presented. As well, the roles of the
dentist, office staff, and parents will be discussed. Common pit falls and errors will be identified and solutions presented.
Upon completion of this course the clinician should have a general understanding of how to deal with most pediatric dental
patients. Learn more.
Dr. Doron Kochman
This course will review basic principles of pediatric dental behavior management. Specific behavior management techniques,
such as vocabulary, positioning techniques, special approaches and equipment will be presented. As well, the roles of the
dentist, office staff, and parents will be discussed. Common pit falls and errors will be identified and solutions presented.
Upon completion of this course the clinician should have a general understanding of how to deal with most pediatric dental
patients. Learn more.
| DISCLAIMER: NYSDF’s sponsorship of continuing education courses does not constitute any endorsement or warranty of the products, techniques, procedures, or methods used or taught in such courses. |
| New York State Dental Foundation is an ADA-CERP Recognized Provider. |
Oral Cancer: Prevention and Early Detection - 4 Lecture Credits
Dr. Alexander Ross Kerr
This course is 4 MCE lecture credits and fulfills the New York State mandate for oral cancer and smoking cessation. This
course reflects some of the most current research and findings regarding oral cancer. This course will equip oral health care
providers with the knowledge to help reduce the morbidity and mortality of oral cancer through preventive activities such as
early detection and risk factor modification. Learn more.
Dr. Alexander Ross Kerr
This course is 4 MCE lecture credits and fulfills the New York State mandate for oral cancer and smoking cessation. This
course reflects some of the most current research and findings regarding oral cancer. This course will equip oral health care
providers with the knowledge to help reduce the morbidity and mortality of oral cancer through preventive activities such as
early detection and risk factor modification. Learn more.
Oral Health and Substance Abuse - 2 Lecture Credits (COMING SOON)
Sharon Stancliff, M.D.
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) will provide the practitioner with an introduction to the use and misuse of illicit drugs.
This course focuses on the aspects of the use of opiates, stimulants and marijuana. In addition to discussing the impact
these drugs have on oral health, Dr. Stancliff will address the reasons why people use these drugs, common negative
consequences of their use, and treatment options. Learn more.
Sharon Stancliff, M.D.
This course (2 MCE Lecture Credits) will provide the practitioner with an introduction to the use and misuse of illicit drugs.
This course focuses on the aspects of the use of opiates, stimulants and marijuana. In addition to discussing the impact
these drugs have on oral health, Dr. Stancliff will address the reasons why people use these drugs, common negative
consequences of their use, and treatment options. Learn more.