Thursday, August 14, 2025

Medical emergencies can occur at any time and preparation is the key to effectively manage an in-office emergency. This course will use patient-based scenarios to discuss common emergencies to help participants correctly recognize the emergency diagnosis and identify treatment procedures to manage the emergency. Anesthesia related emergencies will be discussed as well as other emergency situations, such as allergy, asthma, hypoglycemia, stroke, seizure, and syncope. Anxiety about dental treatment can increase the risk of medical emergencies for some patients. This course also will discuss the administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation as a safe and effective technique for reducing or eliminating anxiety during dental treatment.
Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to:

- Understand the characteristics, properties, and pharmacology of nitrous oxide.
- Discuss the indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia.
- Understand the parts of nitrous oxide delivery systems.
- Review medical history to identify patients at risk for medical emergencies.
- Identify the most common medical emergencies.
- List the medications and supplies required for the dental office emergency kit.

*Three credit hours can be applied toward the hours needed to renew an Unrestricted Permit and Restricted Permit I. Or, the three hours can be applied toward the State Board of Dentistry requirement that non-permit holder licensees who maintain an office in which general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation is administered shall complete five hours of SBOD-approved courses related to the modality of anesthesia that is administered in the office.

About the Speaker          Craig McKenzie, DMD    Craig McKenzie, DMD, MSEd Dr. Craig McKenzie is an assistant professor of dental anesthesiology and the director of the Center for Patients with Special Needs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. After completing a dual DMD/MSEd program at the University of Pennsylvania, he trained in anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. McKenzie has been active in organized dentistry since dental school. He is a past national president of the American Student Dental Association was a founding member of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure. He currently serves as a member of the ADA Council on Membership, CODA site visitor for dental anesthesiology, as well as the Pennsylvania Dental Association’s Membership Committee and New Dentist Committee. As a full-time faculty member, he enjoys training the next generation of dentists and dentist anesthesiologists. Dr. McKenzie has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.   Friday, August 15, 2025 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain: Treat, Co-Treat, or Refer? presented by Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS, RCSEd 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Three (3) CE credits recommended for dentists. Education Methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion Course Description: Dentists often encounter patients with orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders in the course of daily practice. This lecture is intended for the dentist who would like a better understanding of this complex topic to be able to decide when to treat or co-treat, or when to refer. Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to: - Obtain a comprehensive history and exam of the orofacial pain/TMD patient. - Understand the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain disorders. - Diagnose and treat temporomandibular, musculoskeletal disorders and joint-based painful disorders. - Discuss other conditions that mimic TMD and cause orofacial pain. - Understand the role of imaging in managing the pain patient. - Utilize traditional and alternative treatment modalities. About the Speaker           Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD    Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS, RCSEd Dr. Sollecito is chair of the Department of Oral Medicine and Professor of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. From July 2008 through June 2009, Dr. Sollecito served as Interim Dean at the school and as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from February 2005 through June 2008. Dr. Sollecito is an attending in oral medicine at Penn Medicine and a clinical associate at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a Fellow and Diplomate in Hospital Dentistry/Special Care in Dentistry. He is also a member of OKU, the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Academy of Oral Medicine. He is a Diplomate in Oral Medicine and he has authored numerous papers and chapters related to various topics in oral medicine including facial pain, mucosal disease, and treatment of medically complex dental patients. Dr. Sollecito has received a research grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), received honorariums for CE and publications, but has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose. Saturday, August 16, 2025 Management of Acute Dental Pain and Appropriate Opioid Prescribing  presented by Thomas A. Viola, RPh, CCP 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Three (3) CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and EFDAs. Satisfies PA Act 124 CE requirement for license renewal in 2027. Education Methods: lecture, slides, case studies and discussion Course Description:  Management of acute odontogenic pain is accomplished through a clinical approach that successfully incorporates both opioid and non-opioid analgesics. However, moderate to severe dental pain often occurs well after office hours and away from our immediate supervision. Thus, it is critical for clinicians to be able to accurately identify a patient's need for pain control, develop an individualized pain management plan and assess the efficacy of analgesic agents employed. This program will provide strategies for effectively managing dental pain with opioid and non-opioid analgesics and analgesic adjuvants, while also mitigating associated risks. Special emphasis will be given to appropriate practices for prescribing analgesics as well as identification and treatment of opioid analgesic abuse. Upon completion of this lecture, participants should be able to: - Understand the pharmacology and mechanism of action of opioid and non-opioid analgesics, as well as their potential for abuse. - Identify the intended roles of these analgesics in the treatment of acute dental pain, as well as situations which may preclude their use. - Discuss best practices for prescribing opioid analgesics as part of an individualized patient pain management plan. - Describe techniques useful in recognizing and identifying potential addiction as well as avoiding potential drug diversion. - Learn current protocols for the management and treatment of opioid addiction. - Examine guidelines for proper storage and disposal of unused dosages.   About the Speaker           Thomas A. Viola, RPh, CCP    Thomas A. Viola, RPh, CCP Dr. Viola is a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author. Tom’s programs provide an overview of the most prevalent oral and systemic diseases and the most frequently prescribed drugs used in their treatment. Special emphasis is given to dental considerations and strategies for effective patient care planning. Dr. Viola has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. PDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. PDA designates each activity for three (3) continuing education credits.