This course will review current literature on the effectiveness of flossing and other interdental cleaning methods for patients with periodontal health, gingivitis, and periodontitis. In August 2016, the Associated Press (AP) printed an article that was widely disseminated in the lay media that there is scanty research supporting flossing as a method to improve oral health outcomes. This course will look at the 2011 Cochrane systematic review upon which the government based i
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A String around Your Finger: Do We Really Need to Floss? is offered by P&G dentalcare for dental professionals. Topics in this listing: Oral health.
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Provider states 2 credit hours. AGD subject codes: 490. Confirm state board acceptance.
Listed roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant
State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.
AGD PACEThe provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.
The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. P&G dentalcare requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.
The provider lists 2 Dental CE. Recorded roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.
This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. The recorded credit expiration date is 2027-11-07.
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This course will introduce the principles of evidence-based dentistry, how to develop, critically evaluate and implement scientific evidence into day-to-day practice and apply these principles to making the right decisions when advising patients on effective self-care in caries and periodontal disease prevention.
Dental practices are businesses, and every business has expenses that are essential. However, as a business, it is your responsibility to regularly review overhead costs and work on reductions. This course will explain dental practice overhead and provide ten ways to reduce expenses and improve overhead percentage. Overhead is one of those factors that ultimately determines the success and profitability of a dental practice. Historically, dental practice overhead grew very sl
This course reviews key components of the immune system and their coordinated roles in preventing and eliminating the etiologic agents of disease. Current concepts in the immunopathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases will be discussed with emphasis on the role of inflammation in periodontal tissue destruction.
