Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.25 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 750.
Synopsis:
Dentistry and Physical Therapy make a good team for the patient with head, neck or jaw pain. In this course, you will learn the history of the profession of PT, details about the components of a PT exam and review common treatments that may be utilized. We will then take those components and see how they might apply to a dental patient who has neck pain, headaches, temporomandibular disorders or vestibular issues. Description of Speaker:
Leslie Hovda is a Doctor of Physical therapy with over 10 years of experience treating craniofacial pain. She is board certified in both Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and is a Certified Cervical and Temoromandibular Therapist. She currently works with an interdisciplinary practice in Minnesota that includes MDs, DDS’s, Psychologists and PTs.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
Describe how Physical Therapy can help a patient with head, neck and jaw pain Screen patients to determine if they would benefit from a PT referral Recognize the foundational components of a Physical Therapy examination Understand the basic options for treatment a Physical Therapist may use Refer to Physical Therapy and receive referrals from Physical Therapy Identify a local Physical Therapist to collaborate with and be able to discuss expectations of care Disclosure:
In the past 12 months, the lecturer/author declares that neither he/she nor any member of his/her family have a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any commercial entities nor have been paid directly by dentists and other health professionals within the field of dentistry or health care.
Farran Media is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association
to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not
approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards
of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at
https://ccepr.ada.org .
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at
nareg@farranmedia.com .
Farran Media is a nationally approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026.
Provider ID# 304396
This activity meets the educational criteria required for verifiable Continuing Professional Development under the General Dental Council Lifelong Learning scheme and represents 1.25 hours of verifiable CPD.
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providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not
independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not
represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content
or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are
those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or
more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to
qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic
or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are
intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise,
skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.
Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward
license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant
to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
at nareg@farranmedia.com