Oral Health in Your Pediatric Office

CME webinar: Oral Health in Your Pediatric Office

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of oral health in your pediatric office. Providers with a(n) MD/DO, PA, CRNP, RN, LPN may also apply for topical fluoride certification after completion of this course. By the end of this presentation, viewers will have learned how to:

• Recognize the impact of oral health on the overall well-being of children.
• Explain the etiology and progression of early childhood caries (ECC).
• Integrate oral health care practices in all visits.
• Provide effective anticipatory guidance to parents and caregivers, including the importance of visits with a dental professional.
• Understand the role of fluoride in prevention of decay.
• Apply topical fluoride varnish.

Presenters:

• Barbara Hammerschmitt, BSHRP, MPH, PHDHP, Dental Care Manager, UPMC for You
• Danette Shaffer, PHDHP, MEd, Dental Care Manager, UPMC for You Register Now.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing (CNE) The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours. Other Healthcare Professionals Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. Provider is responsible for verifying CME eligibility