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Saturday , April 20 , 2024
9:30 a . m . – 12:30 p . m .
Radiation Safety and Regulations with Radiographic Pathology Presented by Anitha Potluri , DMD
3 CE credits recommended for dentists , hygienists , EFDAs and dental assistants
Education Methods : lecture , slides and discussion
This lecture addresses essential components of safe and efficient practice of radiography in a dental office to comply with the PA Department of Environmental Protection ’ s ( DEP ) CE requirements for individuals who operate radiographic equipment . This lecture also will present the features of radiographic pathology as they present on 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional radiography .
Upon completion of the course , attendees will be refreshed with an understanding of :
• The PA DEP ’ s regulations .
• Radiation safety , biological effects of radiation , quality assurance and quality control .
• Radiographic characteristics of bone pathology , cysts , benign and malignant tumors on 3- and 2-dimensional radiographs .
About the Speaker
Anitha Potluri , DMD Dr . Potluri is an associate professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and chair of Department of Diagnostic Sciences and assistant dean of residency education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine . She completed her undergraduate education , and bachelors in dental surgery in India , and DMD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine . She went on to earn MDS degree and finished her Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology residency training at the University of Connecticut . Dr . Potluri is a board-certified oral radiologist and her research interests include Cone Beam CT and fibro-osseous lesions . Dr . Potluri has no relevant financial relationships to disclose .
Saturday , April 20 , 2024
1:30 p . m . – 4:30 p . m .
Local Anesthesia : Debunking The Myths — A Comprehensive Review Presented by Robert M . Peskin , DDS , DADBA , FAGD , FACD , FICD
3 CE credits recommended for dentists , hygienists , EFDAs and dental assistants
Education Methods : lecture , slides and discussion
This presentation provides an update and review of the essentials of local anesthesia pharmacology and administration . It also will include a discussion regarding some of the untoward reactions and interactions that can result from local anesthesia administration . In addition , strategies for administering local anesthesia will be developed including an in-depth review of the more recently introduced local anesthetic agents , delivery systems and reversal agents . The presentation will also include a detailed discussion about the use of buffering agents , that when added to local anesthetics , accelerate its onset of action .
Upon completion of the course , the participant will :
• Have a thorough understanding of the essentials of local anesthesia pharmacology .
• Make an optimal local anesthetic agent selection and dosing based upon the patient and the treatment being provided .
• Understand some of the newer concepts regarding local anesthesia administration that can help facilitate optimal patient outcome .
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