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Also, make sure that you notify the board of any changes of address. It is important that your most current address is on file. Ohio State Dental Board Contact Information Ohio State Dental Board 77 S High Street, 17th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Phone (614) 466-2580 | Fax (614) 752-8995 Website: http://www.dental.ohio.gov/ Dental.EliteCME.com Page i Table of Contents CE for Ohio Dental Professionals All 40 hours CHAPTER 1: CANCER TREATMENT AND ORAL CARE Page 1 only This chapter provides information to dental professionals about steps they can take before, during and after patient cancer treatment to reduce the risk and impact of these often-painful side effects. It is essential that a multidisciplinary approach be used for oral management of the cancer patient $ before, during and after cancer treatment because the medical complexity of these patients affects dental treatment planning, prioritization and timing of dental care. 149 Cancer Treatment and Oral Care Final Exam Page 44 CHAPTER 2: A DENTAL PROFESSIONAL’S FIELD GUIDE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE Page 45 Upon completion of this course, you will be able to list the most common oral symptoms of illegal What if I Still Have drug use, the most common oral cancerous and precancerous conditions associated with cigarette Questions? smoking, as well as common characteristics and strategies of drug-seeking behavior. No problem, we have several A Dental Professional’s Field Guide to Substance Abuse Final Exam Page 73 options for you to choose from! Online at Dental.EliteCME. CHAPTER 3: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN THE DENTAL OFFICE Page 75 com you will see our robust FAQ In this course, we will discuss common emergencies that one might encounter when interacting section that answers many of with dental patients, as well as steps that should be taken to ensure that all of the bases are your questions, simply click FAQ covered, including responsibilities, safety measures, and accident prevention. in the upper right hand corner or Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office Final Exam Page 88 Email us at [email protected] CHAPTER 4: PERIODONTITIS AND SYSTEMIC HEALTH CONDITIONS Page 89 or call us toll free at 1-866-344- Many health conditions and diseases are impacted by the presence and severity of periodontitis. 0972, Monday - Friday 9:00 am Oral healthcare providers should understand the relationship of disease conditions associated with - 6:00 pm, EST. periodontal disease. Periodontitis and Systemic Health Conditions Final Exam Page 96 CHAPTER 5: SEDATION AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT IN THE DENTAL OFFICE Page 97 The decision to use sedation to accomplish dental treatment cannot be arrived at lightly. Dentists must review and discuss the many variables. Proper diagnosis and evaluations must be made. An Visit Dental.EliteCME.com to organized, methodical, and systematic approach is necessary to provide quality dental care. view our entire course library and Sedation and Airway Management in the Dental Office Final Exam Page 112 get your CE today! CHAPTER 6: TOPICS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Page 113 While the dental professional’s primary objective is always to facilitate optimum oral health for the patient through the best prevention and treatment methods, practitioners working with children also have the priority of creating a positive formative experience, placing additional emphasis on establishing a safe, comfortable atmosphere, communicating the importance of proper dental care, PLUS... and paving the way for lifelong positive dental experiences. Lowest Price Guaranteed Topics in Pediatric Dentistry Final Exam Page 139 Serving Professionals Since 1999 CHAPTER 7: UPDATES ON LASER THERAPY IN DENTISTRY AND INTEGRATION IN THE DENTAL OFFICE Page 141 This course will review the latest developments in dental laser application and will provide evidence for its multitude of benefits in general dentistry. It will discuss the practical application and integration of lasers in dental offices. The science behind lasers, and the types of lasers available in the market and their specific dental applications, will also be reviewed. Elite Updates on Laser Therapy in Dentistry and Integration in the Continuing Education Dental Office Final Exam Page 156 ©2017. All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Elite Professional Education, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge in the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal or professional advice. Elite Professional Education, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal or professional services expert licensed in your state. Elite Professional Education, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation or circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Page ii Dental.EliteCME.com Chapter 1: Cancer Treatment and Oral Care 10 CE Hours By: Elite Staff Learning objectives List common side effects of cancer treatment that affect the Describe the identification and management of oral mucositis in mouth. patients undergoing cancer treatment. List risk factors for oral cancer that have been associated with its Discuss issues associated with specific types of orofacial pain in increase in recent years. cancer patients, including barriers to effective pain management. Identify oral complication common to both chemotherapy and Discuss treatment protocol for bacterial, fungal and viral infections radiation, and those associated with each treatment alone. and cancer treatment. List the steps of oral care pretreatment for the patient about to Describe the condition and management of oral graft-vs.-host undergo cancer treatment. disease (GVHD). List the steps of oral care during treatment for the patient Describe the causal mechanisms, diagnosis and management of undergoing cancer treatment. biphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis (BON). List the steps of follow-up oral care for the patient after List and distinguish between early vs. late complications of head completing cancer treatment, distinguishing among post- and neck radiation. chemotherapy, radiation and transplant procedures. Describe potential late dental effects of treatment for childhood List oral complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. cancer. List guidelines for management of dentures and orthodontic List questions to ask the medical and radiation oncologists before, appliances in patients receiving high-dose cancer therapy. during and after patient cancer treatment. Introduction Most people are aware of common side effects of cancer treatment While oral complications may mimic selected systemic disorders, like nausea and hair loss. But many don’t realize that more than unique oral toxicities emerge in the context of specific oral anatomic one-third of people treated for cancer develop complications that structures and their functions. affect the mouth. These problems may interfere with cancer treatment This chapter provides information to dental professionals about and diminish the patient’s quality of life. Head and neck radiation, steps they can take before, during and after patient cancer treatment chemotherapy and blood and marrow transplantation can cause oral to reduce the risk and impact of these often-painful side effects. complications ranging from dry mouth to life-threatening infections. It is essential