Killer Smile? The Oral-Systemic Connection!

Townie Meeting 2019 Lecture Series
This course is part of Townie Meeting 2019 Lecture Series
Series View Cost: $280
Course Count: 12
Series Credit Cost: Included
Total Credits: 21.75
Dr. Mia Geisinger, Killer Smile? The Oral-Systemic Connection!
Speaker: Dr. Mia Geisinger
CE Credits: 1.5
Format: MP4 Video
Oral health is integral to overall health. This program focuses on the interactions between oral and systemic health for various diseases and populations. The course also outlines the implementation w...more
  • 5.0 (1 Review)
  • Running Time: 1.5 hours
  • Released: 8/21/2019
  • Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
  • Review Date: 6/30/2022
CE Details
Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 730.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

The fee to view the entire series is $280. This cost includes all fees to take all exams and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
Oral health is integral to overall health. This program focuses on the interactions between oral and systemic health for various diseases and populations. Educating patients about the importance of their dental health to the rest of their body is a critical part of our role as healthcare providers. The course also outlines the implementation wellness concepts in your practice in a doctor directed, staff-led team approach for improving outcomes for your patients.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Better understand the current scientific evidence for the oral systemic connection
  • Develop strategies targeted at particular populations (pregnant patients, patients with diabetes, etc.) to address their unique needs with personalized care
  • Identify strategies to best optimize oral and overall health in their patients
Description of Speaker:
Dr. Geisinger is Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Education in Periodontolgy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She is currently a member of the AP Board of Trustees, Chair of the Women in periodontics Task Force, and Vice Chair of the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. She has authored over 40 publications and lectures nationally and internationally on periodontolgy and implantology topics.

Disclosure:
In the past 12 months, the lecturer/speaker declare that they have had a financial interest, arrangement or affiliation within the field of dentistry or health care with the following: University of Alabama Birmingham, NYU Lutheran, Indiana University, Proctor and Gamble, Straumann, Colgate-Palmolive.

CE Reviews

Overall

5.0  (1 Review)
 1 person would recommend this course to a friend.
Instructor spoke clearly and was easy to understand
5.0
Course material was informative, organized, and up to date
5.0
Course objectives were consistent with course as advertised
5.0
Interesting, evidence based course
Enameloplastic
User: Enameloplastic
Date: 2/25/2022
Instructor spoke clearly and was easy to understand
5
Course material was informative, organized, and up to date
5
Course objectives were consistent with course as advertised
5
Good review on the oral-systemic connection.
CE Policies
American Dental Association (ADA), Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) provider
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.
American General Dentistry (AGD), Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) approved, FAGD / MAGD Credit 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 1.5 hours of verifiable CPD.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and 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.

State CE Requirements:
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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
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