String of Pearls AAPD 2023
Speaker: Lauren DiBenedetto, DDS, FAAPD; dibenedetto.lauren@gmail.com / Management of Pediatric Odontogenic Infections
Speaker: Carol Moreno, DDS, MAGD; drcarol@gentlefamilydentists.com / Treating Early Anterior Cross Bit in Class 3 Growing Patient
Speaker: Gwenn Skar, MD; gskar@unmc.edu / Common Pediatric Infections Mimicking Odontogenic Infections
Speaker: Jayakumar Jayaraman, BDS, MDS, FDSRCS, MS, PhD; jayaramanj@vcu.edu / Hall Technique - Clinical Indications and Current Best Evidence for Managing Carious Primary Molars
Speaker: Maribel Santos-Cordero, DMD; msantoscordero@hotmail.com / Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders - The New Missing Link in Pediatric Dentistry
Speaker: Michael Webb, DDS, MEd; webbmi14@ecu.edu / Alternatives to IV Administration of Emergency Drugs
Speaker: Stephanie L. Trahan, DMD, MPH, MA; trahandmd@gmail.com / Suturing Success
Speaker: Timothy B. Followell, DMD, MS, FAAPD; timfollowell@hotmail.com / Patient Positioning in the Operating Room
Speaker: Flavia Lamberghini, DDS, MS, MPH; flavia_lamberghini@yahoo.com / Anything New in Antibiotics?
Speaker: Malika Azargoon; malika@zardentalconsulting.com / Art of Scheduling
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Management of Pediatric Odontogenic Infections
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Lauren DiBenedetto, DDS, FAAPD
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the severity and chronicity of odontogenic infection based on multiple signs and symptoms
Identify pediatric patients who require supportive, team based care for ondontogenic infection
Provide evidence based treatment modalities for patients suffering from varying degrees of odontogenic infection
Treating Early Anterior Cross Bite in Class 3 Growing Patient
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Carol Moreno, DDS, MAGD
Learning Objectives:
understand the benefits of treating anterior cross bites early in mixed dentition
Learn how to treat anterior cross bites in mixed dentition with two different techniques
Will feel confident in treating early class 3 cases
Common Pediatric Infections Mimicking Odontogenic Infections
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Gwenn Skar, MD
Learning Objectives:
Identify common pediatric head and neck infections that mimic odontogenic infections.
Understand the basics of treatment for common pediatric head and neck infections.
Recognize when a referral to a pediatric infectious disease specialist should be made.
Hall Technique - Clinical Indications and Current Best Evidence for Managing Carious Primary Molars
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Jayakumar Jayaraman, BDS, MDS, MS, PhD, FDSRCS
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the scientific basis of Hall Technique for management of carious primary molars from a preventive, and restorative stand point
Upon completion, participants will be able to comprehend the latest evidence on long term clinical outcomes of Hall Technique including occlusion, gingival health, longevity, cost, parental and provider preferences
Upon completion, participants will be able apply the knowledge in appropriate selection of cases and the skills required for placement of crowns using Hall Technique
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders - The New Missing Link in Pediatric Dentistry
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Maribel Santos-Cordero, DMD
Learning Objectives:
Define Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders.
Recognize signs and symptoms of fascial and oral muscle dysfunctional patterns and how they affect children’s overall orofacial growth & development.
Create an awareness of the value of proactive assessment of the root cause of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and timely Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy treatment.
Alternatives to IV Administration of Emergency Drugs
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Michael Webb, DDS, M.Ed
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe alternatives to IV administration of emergency drugs
Upon completion, participants will be able to list emergency medications that can be given intramuscularly or intranasally
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe how emergency drugs can be given via the intramuscular or intranasal route
Suturing Success
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Stephanie L. Trahan, DMD, MPH, MA
Learning Objectives:
Learn the different suture techniques for a variety of situations in pediatric dentistry including interrupted, mattress, sling, and continuous loop sutures.
Understand the difference in suture supplies including needle type, strength, material type, and their appropriateness in clinical situations pertaining to pediatric dentistry.
Understand the elements to tying a successful knot with a hands-on demonstration.
Patient Positioning in the Operating Room
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Timothy B. Followell, DMD, MS, FAAPD
Learning Objectives:
Describe the complications that can occur as a result of poor positioning while under general anesthesia.
Describe how to prevent injuries in the OR due to patient positioning.
Name at least one organization that publishes guidelines regarding patient positioning in the OR.
Anything New in Antibiotics?
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Flavia Lamberghini, DDS, MS, MPH
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the types of antibiotics available for children.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the indications and contraindications of antibiotics.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify mechanisms to minimize antibiotic resistance.
Art of Scheduling
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Malika Azargoon
Learning Objectives:
Determine areas of growth within their scheduling practices.
Understand specific tips and tricks for how to schedule for productivity.
Focus their time with scheduling blocks to maximize productivity.
Quiz
10 Questions | 5 attempts | 7/10 points to pass
10 Questions | 5 attempts | 7/10 points to pass
CE Certificate
2.50 CE Hours credits | Certificate available
2.50 CE Hours credits | Certificate available
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