Oral Piercings: Implications for Dental Professionals

COURSE NUMBER: 688

Patricia A. Frese, RDH, MEd

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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Overview

Oral and perioral piercings are increasingly popular. Patients will present with such body modifications and dental professionals need certain skills and knowledge to adequately treat them. This course will explore types of oral piercings, oral jewelry selection, post piercing healing and care and dental management. Other topics include educating the patient considering a piercing and choosing a professional piercer.

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Mar 15, 2024
Last Revision Date:
NA
Course Expiration Date:
Mar 14, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
750
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Distinguish the types of oral piercings.
List the characteristics of quality oral jewelry.
Educate the patient regarding complications of oral piercings.
Summarize adequate aftercare for a piercing.
Develop and perform appropriate treatment protocols for patients with oral piercings.
Identify the attributes of a professional piercer.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note: Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Ms. Frese reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

patricia.frese@uc.edu

Patricia Frese is Professor Emerita of the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been in education since 1980. She is a 1976 graduate of the dental hygiene program at Raymond Walters College (now UC Blue Ash). S...

Submission Information

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Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.