The Intersection Between Motivation and Behavior

This CE webinar will introduce Motivational Interviewing as a means to promote patient-centered care in clinical practice. The origins of patient-centered care and motivation theories will be briefly explored. The complimentary use of MI to identifying patients’ modifiable health risks and provide sustainable behavior change plans are emphasized. The availability of MI training in participant’s community will be recommended for further study.    (enter class)

Medical Emergencies: Essentials for the Dental Professional

Dental hygiene and dental visits still remain anxiety-inducing experiences for some patients. This heightened anxiety level can increase the risk of medical emergencies occurring during appointments. This CE webinar will utilize simulated emergencies to promote the determination of the correct emergency diagnosis and the proper treatment procedures to be rendered by the dental professional in the event that an emergency should arise. A wide array of emergencies will be covered from syncope to cerebrovascular accident. Highlighted will be the prevention of medical emergencies by the use of appropriate assessment procedures prior to treatment. The importance of preparing and maintaining an adequate medical emergency kit will be emphasized.    (enter class)

Prevent Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness (Mid-Atlantic P.A.N.D.A.) - Part 2: Intimate Partner Violence, Elder Abuse and Neglect, and Human Trafficking

This CE webinar is designed to educate dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and others about the problems of child abuse and neglect, bullying, intimate partner violence, elder abuse and neglect, and human trafficking.    (enter class)

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart

This short video provides information on the new DiamondClean Smart and how it can benefit your patients.    (enter class)