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Sports Dentistry - Education and Prevention: Play it Right!

COURSE NUMBER: 679

Liran Levin, DMD, FRCD(C), FIADT, FICD

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.

Prof. Liran Levin is a Professor of Periodontology and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the College of Dentistry, the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He is also a visiting professor at the Harvard School of Dental ...

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Submission Information

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Recognition

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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

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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.