Dentist Education Webinars

AGD Foundation Presents: Early Diagnosis: The Key to Prevention and Conservative Treatment of Oral Cancer

Webinar Information 

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Location: Live Webinar
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET 
Duration: 1 hour               
Register: Click here to register
AGD Subject Code: 730

In observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, the AGDF will be hosting a webinar, sponsored by Dentist’s Advantage, in partnership with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, DDS, on key tips to oral cancer awareness and prevention, as well as conservative treatments.

Dentist's Advantage policyholders' registration is FREE! Use the emailed coupon code to access this 1-hour session and earn 1 contact hour for free!

How you can help: Your donation to the AGD Foundation expands the number of dentists and patients we can impact with our oral cancer screenings and awareness programs. With your free registration, we hope you will consider donating!

To earn CE credit, participants must (1) register, (2) attend the entire live event on 04/24/2025 at 7pm ET. Only those who meet these requirements will be issued a certificate of completion. It is the responsibility of the participant to make accommodations for time zone.

Overview:
Early detection and early treatment are the key to surviving an oral cancer diagnosis. As dental professionals on the front line, diligence in screening during examination is crucial for early detection and diagnosis.

In this essential course, we will identify patient risk factors, explore the statistics, and discuss the importance and effectiveness of HPV vaccinations. Together we will delve into the basic screening examination and documentation protocols, as well as illuminate signs, symptoms, and enhanced early detection tools. Together we will explore staging and treatment options. We will also give emphasis to skills for communicating results and referral protocols.

This topic is important to Dr. Parul Dua Makkar on a professional and personal level. Her younger and only brother, Dr. Manu Dua, lost his life to squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) of the tongue. Manu was also a dentist, age 33 at the time of his diagnosis and 34 at the time of his death. Due to circumstances beyond her control, Parul could not save her brother from this diagnosis and fate. However, implementing these protocols can make a difference in your patients’ lives.

Objectives:

• Define oral cancer and explore the statistics
• Recognize the risk factors and signs/symptoms of oral cancer
• Evaluate how to advocate for yourself and your patients
• Discuss prevention, HPV vaccines and encouraging biopsy
• Examine the currently accepted protocol to use when an area of concern is identified
• Explore staging and various treatment options
• Discover new technology which enhance detection
• Understand how to effectively and comfortably talk to your patient about oral cancer
• Learn how to help patients manage adverse reactions to cancer treatment

• Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, General Dentist in Long Island, New York, Speaker

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Procedural Sedation: Case Studies, Liability Risks and Risk Management Considerations for Dentists

Webinar Information 

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Location: Live Webinar
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET 
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes                
Register: Click here to register
AGD Subject Code: 565

To earn CE credit, participants must (1) register, (2) attend the entire live event on 12/04/2024 at 6pm ET, and (3) complete the post event survey evaluation. Only those who meet these requirements will be issued a certificate of completion. It is the responsibility of the participant to make accommodations for time zone. 

Overview:
Procedural sedation in dentistry involves the use of various techniques and medications to relax and calm patients before and during a dental procedure. Dentists must adequately assess each patient and educate them on the risks, benefits and alternatives to dental office procedural sedation. Additionally, it is imperative to implement procedures and methods to effectively support and monitor the sedated patient to mitigate the risk of complications, while complying with applicable state legal and regulatory requirements. Claims associated with procedural sedation injuries often involve high severity, including death. This session will focus on defending allegations related to sedation in malpractice lawsuits or licensing board investigations, provide examples of actual case scenarios, and offer suggestions for dentists who perform or prescribe procedural sedation, to increase patient safety and mitigate risks.

Objectives:

1. List common sedation allegations that expose dentists to liability.
2. Describe case scenarios where deviations from clinical practice guidelines and/or other standards of practice led to patient injury.
3. Identify resources and recommendations on procedural sedation that dentists can incorporate to improve safety, enhance compliance and mitigate professional risks.

• Camille E. Shora, Esq., Complex Claim Consultant, CNA
• Russell B. Jackson, CCP, ACP, Dental Complex Claim Consultant, CNA Healthcare
• Ronald R. Zentz, RPh, DDS, FAGD, CPHRM, Consulting Director, Industry Leader,  CNA Healthcare Risk Control
• Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, Risk Manager, Dentist's Advantage

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Documentation: Special Situations - Do’s, Don’ts, and Best Practices to Defend Against Malpractice Lawsuits and State Board Investigations

Webinar Information 

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Location: Live Webinar
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET 
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes                
Register: Click here to register
AGD Subject Code: 565

To earn CE credit, participants must (1) register, (2) attend the entire live event on 09/18/2024 at 6pm ET, and (3) complete the post event survey evaluation. Only those who meet these requirements will be issued a certificate of completion. It is the responsibility of the participant to make accommodations for time zone. 

Overview:
As a healthcare professional, you have likely heard the adage “if it is not documented, it was not done.”

Documentation is a key factor in any malpractice lawsuit or licensing board matter. A well-documented record could be the difference between demonstrating your competency as a provider or losing the case. The session will discuss common documentation problems for special situations, such as medically complex patients, referrals and consultations, and emergencies, to name a few, in defending against malpractice lawsuits or licensing board investigations, provide examples of actual documentation by providers, and suggested best practices in documentation and record-keeping.

Objectives:

1. Identify common documentation and record-keeping deficiencies in special situations that expose dentists to liability.
2. Describe elements that each dental record should contain that reflects best practices and standards of practice in patient care.
3. Identify best practices related to chart review and record-keeping for special situations.

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