Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.25 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 730.
Synopsis:
Correctly reading radiographs is essential in daily practice. As a dentist, reading an X-ray along with proper medical and dental histories, along with performing diagnostic tests helps narrow down the differential diagnosis of lesions. While not all radiolucencies need biopsies or referrals, knowing when and to refer to a specialist is imperative for the health of the patient and the health of the practice. Description of Speaker:
Dr. Parul Dua Makkar earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Oklahoma— magna cum laude—in 1999. In 2003, she completed a DDS from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She practiced in Alberta, Canada before moving to New York where she completed a GPR training at Staten Island University Hospital in 2007. She has been in private practice since. Currently, she is the owner of PDM Family Dental in Long Island, NY, a place she resides with her husband and two boys. Makkar's life took a different trajectory when she lost her only sibling to oral cancer, Dr. Manu Dua, who was also a dentist. Since his death, she devotes her time to educating doctors and patients alike about risk factors, prevention and advocating for early diagnosis of oral cancer. She has co-authored several articles in dental journals, presented and lectured, and actively hosts a podcast. She believes oral care is the gateway to overall well-being and aims to have open conversations with her patients. She is the recipient of the Denobi Awards 2022 as well as LI Excellence in Healthcare 2022, Power Woman of Long Island 2022 and has been awarded Outstanding Women’s Achievement Award by Indian American Forum 2023. “Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide,” a book she co-authored, won the CIPA EVVY award for motivational/inspirational books. For more information, visit parulduamakkar.com.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
Understand the distinctions between normal and abnormal radiolucencies. Identify common radiolucencies. Learn essential diagnostic tests. Know when and to whom to refer patients to. Learn the signs, symptoms, treatment modalities and the importance of early diagnosis of oral cancer. Be able to screen for oral cancer during oral exams using visual and tactile methods. 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.
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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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or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are
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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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For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
at nareg@farranmedia.com