Pressure Points: Reading the Bigger Story Behind Blood Pressure
COURSE NUMBER: 1025
Anne Rice, BS, RSH, CDP, FAAOSH
Credit Hours:
1.5 Hour(s)
Blood pressure is more than a number collected before treatment. It can reflect vascular health, medication response, sleep and airway disorders, metabolic disease, and overall cardiovascular risk.
This course goes beyond the basics of hyp...
Overview
Blood pressure is more than a number collected before treatment. It can reflect vascular health, medication response, sleep and airway disorders, metabolic disease, and overall cardiovascular risk.
This course goes beyond the basics of hypertension to examine resistant and masked hypertension, pulse pressure, orthostatic changes, medication effects, sleep apnea, obesity, diabetes, menopause, kidney disease, inflammation, and oral-systemic connections.
Using current AHA and ACC recommendations, participants will learn to obtain accurate readings, interpret abnormal patterns, recognize when findings should influence dental care, and communicate concerns effectively with patients and medical colleagues.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Therapists, Dental Educators, Dental Hygiene Educators, Dental Assistant Educators, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students, Office Managers
Live Webinar Date
December 9, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Course Expiration Date:
Dec 8, 2029
Cost:
Free
Method:
Live Webinar
AGD Subject Code(s):
750
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret blood pressure findings beyond a single systolic and diastolic measurement, including pulse pressure, orthostatic changes, and unexpected patterns.
- Identify common medical, medication, metabolic, hormonal, and airway-related contributors to poorly controlled hypertension.
- Apply current principles for accurate blood pressure measurement and appropriate dental treatment decision-making.
- Integrate evidence-based oral health prevention strategies into patient education and broader cardiovascular risk-reduction conversations.
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.
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 states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported by entering your state and license number in the appropriate fields during the certificate completion process.
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 and Gamble is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.