CME webinar: Pediatric Oral First Aid
Jan. 2022Education/Webinars
"February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and you are invited to a timely webinar on the topic. Please join us for the live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Brian Martin, DMD, MHCDS, Vice President of Medical Affairs and President, Pennsylvania Pediatric Health Network (CIN), UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh; Shannon McDonald, RDH, PHDHP, Dental Care Manager; Dana Shaffer, RDH, PHDHP, Dental Care Manager; and Doree Rossey, RDH, PHDHP, Dental Care Manager Supervisor, will discuss the different types of pediatric oral health emergencies, oral care routines to help families understand the importance of good oral health, and treatment modalities in dental offices to address various dental issues including mouthguard use. This webinar will be recorded.
Register now at upmchp.us/ohwebex.
You may earn continuing medical education credits for attending this webinar.*
*Providers are responsible for verifying CME eligibility. This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and ANCC. 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."
Register now at upmchp.us/ohwebex.
You may earn continuing medical education credits for attending this webinar.*
*Providers are responsible for verifying CME eligibility. This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and ANCC. 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."
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