011 - Ethics in Dentistry

This course is a NJ State Board of Dentistry approved 3 CE mandatory licensing course.

 

The Ethics in Dentistry portion of the class is designed to review ethical decision making with regard to standards of care. We will discuss scope of practice and its importance to the delivery of ethical, quality patient care. This course is approved by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.

 

The Infection Prevention for the Dental Professional portion is designed to review best practices in infection control and prevention. It will provide an overview of CDC guidelines and OSHA regulations. This course is approved by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.

 

The Opioids portion is designed to review management of acute odontogenic pain is accomplished through a clinical approach that successfully incorporates both opioid and non-opioid analgesics. Dental clinicians must employ best practices when utilizing analgesics to treat pain, when assessing pain control, and when educating patients on associated risks. This program will provide an overview of techniques for effectively assessing and managing dental pain, appropriately prescribing analgesics, educating patients on adverse effects as well as proper handling of opioid medications. Special emphasis will be given to strategies for identifying patients at risk for substance use disorder and counseling patients on agents used in its management.

Courses designated as ONLINE are Remote Live Courses that are instructor-led and held on the scheduled class days and times using a secure online platform, i.e. Zoom or Canvas.

 

Students will need a computer, laptop, tablet, etc., that includes a camera and a microphone and access to the internet.