About this Event
Substance Use Disorders
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 10th 7:30- 9:30 pm
Register first and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the zoom link 5 days prior to the course date. This is a live program.
Course Description: The course will focus on the topic of soft tissue augmentation and periodontal plastic surgery. It is a commonly required procedure and over-treatment, or under-treatment is always a concern. The course will discuss diagnosis, indications, expectations and will present different treatment techniques and options with advantages and disadvantages.
ADACERP Joint Provider-ship Statement: This continuing educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADACERP) through joint efforts of the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and the Association for Continuing Education Directors.
Meet the Speaker: Dr. Davis Thomas completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from India. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and one year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry from NYU. While in private practice, he then went on to further his education in the following twenty years to include multiple master’s degrees including orofacial pain (Rutgers University), headache pain management (University of Edinburgh), and sleep medicine (University of Sydney). He is an associate clinical professor in the department of Orofacial pain and the program director of clinical preceptorship in General dentistry and comprehensive care. The experience and education Dr. Thomas has acquired over the years has allowed him to lecture extensively all around the world. He has been a commissioned officer in the United Sates Army since 2001. He also has multiple faculty appointments in national and international hospitals and universities. Currently, he is the director for OFP/TMD/Sleep medicine courses for Roseman University/Smile USA Academy. He also is the director of Shore TMJ LLC, a continuing education platform for mentoring students from all over the world on dental career guidance, orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine.
Course Topics & Objectives:
-At the conclusion of this two-part course (3 hours total), participants should be able to:
· Brief review of Pain pathway and mechanisms
· Learn to identify patients with the potential for substance use disorders and prevention of SUD
· Understand the basics of neurophysiology of SUDs
Credit: 1.5 hours lecture online and live zoom
AGD Codes: 157 Substance Abuse
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).
ACDE brings together individuals who represent college and university based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.
ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, in delivering high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs to meet your educational needs.
The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.
Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.
See below for a list of all Universities involved.
A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Dalhousie University
Dental College of GA at Augusta University
Marquette University School of Dentistry
McGill University
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education
University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry
University of Detroit Mercy Dental
University of Florida Continuing Dental Education
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
University of Michigan
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education
University of Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.
TAMU SOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas A&M University School 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 University 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
On-line via your office or home computer, Your Computer, Dallas, United States
USD 59.00
