COURSES
COURSES
Saturday , April 26 , 2025
12:45 p . m . – 3:00 p . m .
Student and Resident Poster Contest 1 CE credit appropriate for all attendees . Education Methods : self-study and discussion
Visit the poster contest area anytime between 12:45 p . m . and 3:00 p . m . to speak with dental students and residents about their research projects . Your votes will help select the winners and you will earn 1 CE credit for reviewing the research posters .
1:00 – 2:30 p . m .
Secure Your Practice , Protect Your Patients : Mastering Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance through Technology presented by Dave Fidanza , Chief Operating Officer of iCoreConnect
1.5 CE credits appropriate for dentists , hygienists , dental assistants and EFDAs .
Education Methods : lecture , slides and discussion
We ’ ll demystify HIPAA , identify the critical cybersecurity threats facing dental practices , and show you practical , tech-savvy solutions to protect your patients , your practice , and your peace of mind . Whether you ’ re a tech novice or a compliance pro , you ’ ll be equipped with tools to build a robust defense against cyberattacks — and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving risk landscape . Because in today ’ s world , keeping your practice safe isn ’ t optional — it ’ s essential .
At the conclusion of this presentation , participants can expect to learn :
• The range and risks of cyberattacks .
• The background and basic requirements of HIPAA .
• The best actions and practices to achieve compliance and security .
• The role of technology and AI in relation to cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance .
About the Speaker
Dave Fidanza Dave is the Chief Operating Officer of iCoreConnect and oversees the various divisions that deploy , support and manage iCoreConnect ’ s iCoreEnterprise product suite . Additionally , he leads efforts to continuously improve products through strategic business partnerships and customer input .
Over the course of his 39-year career in software and technology , Dave held numerous positions designing software solutions that focus on managing , securing , and delivering data . iCoreConnect is a PDA Member Advantage Silver Partner and Mr . Fidanza does not have any additional financial relationships to disclose .
1:30 – 4:30 p . m .
Hot Button Drug and Supplement Topics Important to Dentistry presented by Richard L . Wynn , BSPharm , MS , PhD
3 CE credits appropriate for dentists , hygienists , dental assistants and EFDAs .
Education Methods : lecture , slides , case studies and discussion
This fast-paced 3-hour course will present an abridged update of the latest drug and supplement information of importance to dentistry focusing on the topics of antibiotic stewardship ; the supplement industry ; when to and when not to prescribe non-opiate pain relievers , and antioxidants , C-reactive protein and heart attack risks including alcohol . For antibiotics , the management of odontogenic infections , and the latest published AHA guidelines for premedication will be presented , and the orthopedic premedication guidelines from 2017 will be presented . Three case studies involving antibiotic litigation are presented . Conditions which contraindicate the use of NSAID pain relievers will be listed . Hot button supplements including St . John ’ s wort , ginkgo biloba , Co-Q-10 , ginseng , turmeric , and echinacea will be described . From the Mayo Clinic , antioxidants and supplements to take for maximum health including the top 12 vitamins / supplements will be presented . Recent mixed messages on the benefits or harms of moderate alcohol consumption are discussed . The course attendee will come away with a new understanding of the above topics important to dentistry as described in recent scientific publications and the mainstream media .
At the conclusion of this presentation , participants should be able to :
• Describe the latest guidelines for antibiotics in treating odontogenic infections .
• Describe the American Heart Association guidelines as of 2021-2022 for pre-medicating the “ heart ” patient .
• List those antibiotics for which the orthopedic association suggests for premedication .
• List four conditions which contraindicated the use of NSAIDs for acute postop pain .
• List the hot button supplements and compare their health benefits .
• List the top twelve vitamins and supplements described in this program .
• Describe the current findings on effects of daily moderate alcohol consumption .
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