Upcoming Events

Events posted below are intended to be a resources to VDA members and the professional dental community.  Some events posted are from sources other than the Virginia Dental Association.  Please refer to the specific listing for details and contact information for that event.  

Special Needs Dentistry - Session #1: Introduction to Special Needs Dentistry, and the Three Pillars of Treatment Planning

  • Thu, Feb 04, 2021 | 5:30 PM - Thu, Feb 04, 2021 | 7:30 PM
  • Location: WEBINAR
  • Contact: Kami Piscitelli
  • Email: kami.piscitelli@vdh.virginia.gov
  • Phone: 804.864.7804

Presented by the Virginia Department of Health in partnership with Virginia Health Catalyst, Virginia Dental Association Foundation, and Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Speaker: Matthew R. Cooke, DDS, MD, MPH Moderator: Kami A. Piscitelli, BSDH, RDH

Credits: 2

There will be five 2-hour virtual sessions offered in the series, with each session building upon the information presented in the prior sessions. Each session will be granted 2-hours CE credit. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions of the course for a total of 10 hours CE credit. Registration is required for each session. Course sessions may not be available for future viewing. A possible recorded option is being determined.

  • Explain what comprises special needs dentistry
  • Discuss the three components of treatment planning (Medical, Dental/Surgical,
  • Behavior) and how to customize to an individual patient
  • Compare Risk vs Benefit as it relates to safe care focused on disease prevention and management

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

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