About this Event
Odontogenic Infections from A-Z: In person and online option
Course Summary: Odontogenic infections (OI) are the most common source for head and neck deep space infections. They can be life threatening by causing airway obstruction and/ or septicemia. Because of the advances in antibiotics and surgical techniques, there were a significant decrease in the incidence of life-threatening OI (i.e. Ludwig’s angina and deep neck infections) during the last decade. However, due to lack of access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic a spike in odontogenic infection cases has occurred. OI is a serious condition that require prompt diagnosis, and management. Management can be in the dental office, or it may require hospital admission and treatment under general anesthesia.
Frequently, the management is complicated by failure to treat early, improper initial surgical management and infection with resistant organisms resulting in increases morbidity and mortality and use of resources.
In this continuous education course, we will discuss all what you need to know about how to diagnose and treat odontogenic infection. Moreover, we will emphasis on what types of OI the dentist can manage in the dental office, along with an updated antibiotic protocols for those patients.
Course Presenters:
Dr. Andrew Read-Fuller is Clinical Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He received his certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from UT Southwestern Medical Center in 2017, after receiving his MD degree in 2014 from the UT Southwestern Medical School and graduating Magna Cum Laude from the UCLA School of Dentistry in the concurrent DDS/MS program. Dr. Read-Fuller has held numerous national and international leadership positions in oral and maxillofacial surgery including serving on the OMS Foundation Board of Directors, the American Association of OMS Committee on Continuing Education and Professional Development, and the North American Representative to the NexGen Committee of the International Association of OMS. Additionally, as a resident Dr. Read-Fuller was President of the Resident Organization of the American Association of OMS (ROAAOMS). Dr. Read-Fuller is interested in the broad scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with particular interest in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, temporomandibular joint disease, pathological lesions of the face and jaws, peripheral nerve repair, and facial trauma.
Disclosure: There are no conflicts of interest.
Dr. Dina Amin is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Texas A & M Health/Baylor Medical Center. She specializes in oral, head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery. She graduated from King Abdulaziz University, which is the only internationally accredited dental school by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). She completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Saudi Arabia, followed by fellowships in Craniofacial surgery, Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, US.
Dr. Amin joined the Emory Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2016 as the director of the OMS Ambulatory Clinic. In 2021 she was appointed as the associate chief of OMS service at Grady Memorial Hospital. Dr. Amin is accredited with introducing head and neck oncology, and microvascular reconstruction, utilizing computer assisted surgery and computer assisted navigation to complex craniomaxillofacial trauma and advanced head and neck reconstruction to the clinical services of Emory OMFS.
In 2022, Dr. Amin joined Texas A &M Health/ Baylor Medical Center to start the Oral oncology and microvascular reconstruction endeavor. Her primary research evolved from her interest in craniomaxillofacial trauma and head and neck reconstruction as she is the PI of orbital trauma clinical trial. Dr. Amin has received intramural and international grants. In addition, she is the author of more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Disclosure: There are no conflicts of interest.
Course Topics & Objectives:
- Identify which odontogenic infection are life-threatening, and which can be managed in the dental office
- Discuss and understand the anatomy and pathophysiology of odontogenic infection
- What are the red flags for a serious deep space infection
- Explain the current trends in odontogenic infection microbiology.
- Discuss the recommended timing and best medical and surgical management of odontogenic infection
- Explain the different current available antibiotics and the best route of administration
- Review some cases
Course information: This is an in person program. There are no prerequisite requirements to attend. This program is beneficial to all dental professionals, doctor, dental assistance, dental hygienist and any clinical staff. This program will not be recorded for later review.
Date: Friday, July 14, 2023 Time: 8:00-8:30am Sign in and continental breakfast served 8:30am-4:30pm – Presentation | Lunch will be provided
Location: 605 - Lecture Hall
Credit: 7 hours lecture/participation.
AGD Codes: 318 Bone Grafting/GTR Surgery, 315 Implant Surgery, 319 Biopsies
TAMUCOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s).
CONFIRMATIONS: Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course cancellation. All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M account and CANNOT be refunded. “No Shows” for a course forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a non-refundable airline ticket.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Texas A&M College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Ave, Dallas, United States
USD 125.00 to USD 245.00