Sports Dentistry - Education and Prevention: Play it Right!
COURSE NUMBER: 679
Liran Levin, DMD
Credit Hours:
1 Hour(s)
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Sport injuries are prevalent and require attention by the dental professional. Our profession is sometimes too busy dealing with improving our treatment results and too often abandons the preventive interventions that should be our main goa...
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Overview
Sport injuries are prevalent and require attention by the dental professional. Our profession is sometimes too busy dealing with improving our treatment results and too often abandons the preventive interventions that should be our main goal. Each and every patient should be engaged in a comprehensive and well-organized prevention program. Preventive measures can truly change our patients’ health and wellbeing. In this course, different levels of prevention will be discussed providing keys for advocacy for sport players as well as enhancing long term success of dental treatments. General, introductory, aspects of sport dentistry will be discussed as well.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistants, Dental Assisting Students, Dental Educators, Office Managers
Date Course Online:
Feb 8, 2024
Last Revision Date:
NA
Course Expiration Date:
Feb 7, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
154
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.
Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Understand the different levels of prevention.
- Recognize the main etiologic factors of sports related oral injuries.
- Discuss practical ways for prevention of sports related oral injuries.
- Provide tools for enhanced prevention programs.
- Recognize general, introductory, aspects of sport dentistry.
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)
Dr. Levin reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. He has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Liran Levin
DMD
Submission Information
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.
CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.
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.
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