Online CE: Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, and Cariology by Dr. Nareg Apelian

Online CE: Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, and Cariology

by Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education

MARCH ONLINE CE: Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, and Cariology

White Spot, What Now? An Update on Incipient Caries Treatments
by Dr. Jeanette MacLean
This course will review early interventions and nonsurgical options for managing incipient caries lesions. Participants will learn about various techniques including topical fluorides, silver diamine fluoride, icon resin infiltration, and other remineralization agents like MI Paste and Curodont.
ORAL PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND CARIOLOGY

Cannabinoids: What the Practicing Dentist Needs to Know
by Dr. Mark Donaldson
With the decriminalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes throughout Canada and in more than half of the United States, dental professionals are faced with the additional challenge of treating these patients’ oral health needs. This program provides leading strategies in treating these patients safely and effectively.
ORAL PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND CARIOLOGY

Oral Cancer: A Journey of Cancer, Grief and Finding a Purpose
by Dr. Parul Dua Makkar
An overview guide of oral cancer aimed to give general dentists and hygienists a deeper and comprehensive understanding of oral cancer. This course will go through a case and enable you, as a provider, to better help your patients.
ORAL PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND CARIOLOGY

Newest Courses

ADAPT: The Science & Practice of Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry
by Dr. Jason Luchtefeld
Learn the neuroscience behind emotion, perception, and burnout to uncover how your brain predicts, and often misinterprets, stress in dentistry. You’ll discover practical tools for naming emotions, recognizing triggers, and building the foundation for emotional intelligence.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, HR, AND ACCOUNTING

ADAPT: Self-Management, Burnout, and the Inner Operating System
by Dr. Jason Luchtefeld
Transform awareness into control by mastering emotional regulation and adaptive recovery strategies. Through science-based exercises, you’ll create a personalized burnout-prevention plan and learn how to lead yourself with calm consistency under pressure.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, HR, AND ACCOUNTING

Featured Series

Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Series:
A four-part online CE series designed to help dentists understand and comply with the MATE Act while improving non-opioid pain management strategies.

Module 1: Introduction to the MATE Act and the Role of Dexamethasone in Non-Opioid Pain Management
by Dr. Jason H. Goodchild
An overview of the MATE Act and dentist compliance requirements, with a focus on non-opioid postoperative pain management using dexamethasone.
ORAL PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND CARIOLOGY

Module 2: The Perfect Initial Post-Operative Analgesic Recipe
by Dr. Mark Donaldson
A practical guide to evidence-based prescribing, including an overview of the MATE Act and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opioid prescribing guidelines.
ORAL PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND CARIOLOGY

Module 3: Myths and Truths About Local Anesthesia
by Dr. Jason H. Goodchild
Strategies for achieving profound local anesthesia and managing intraoperative dental pain effectively.
ORAL PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND CARIOLOGY

Module 4: Going Beyond the Initial Postoperative Analgesic Recipe
by Dr. Mark Donaldson
Advanced considerations for postoperative pain management beyond first-line therapies, grounded in current prescribing guidance.
ORAL PATHOLOGY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND CARIOLOGY

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Increase your brainpower with Dentaltown’s more than 500 online continuing education courses. We release new ones every month at dentaltown.com/ce, which can be viewed on an iPad, Android, and other mobile devices, as well as standard desktop and laptop computers.

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