Invisible Pain: Realities Within the World of Autoimmune Diseases

Looking good on the outside can be deceptive when living with chronic pain on the inside. Within the world of autoimmune diseases our patients may present with varying degrees of pain, fatigue and altered lifestyles as a result. Increased risk of periodontal diseases and dental caries are common hallmarks of many autoimmune conditions fueled by chronic inflammation. Explore risk factors for autoimmune diseases, the implications of immune-suppressing medications and methods to reduce oral complications.    (enter class)

OSHA, Infection Control, and Bloodborne Pathogens: How Safe is Your Office?

This 2 hour dental infection control CE webinar will help provide dental professionals with principles and practices effective in reducing the spread of harmful pathogens to patients and team members in the dental practice.    (enter class)

Diabetes by the Numbers

Thirty-three million Americans are afflicted by Diabetes Mellitus, with 7.2 million cases undiagnosed. With the increasing diabetes epidemic, it is estimated that by the year 2050 one in three Americans will be diabetic in their lifetime. Diabetic patients are 2-3 times more likely to develop periodontal disease than non-diabetics. With 80% of diabetics residing in the middle and lower socioeconomic American society, dental clinicians have the ability to make a difference in the life of these individuals. In 2020 there have been new CDT codes implemented to aid dental care workers to identify and help manage the oral systemic link of diabetes. This CE webinar will help identify the types, causes and treatments to provide the best care possible.    (enter class)