Join us for a day of discovery. Fall is the perfect opportunity to enhance your approach to everyday practice by going back to school as a dental team.
Dr. John Molinari will review the latest on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and the challenges they present for your team and your patients, helping you stay up to date with the latest infection control recommendations. Dr. Mary Shields will introduce you to forensic otontology and its significance in forensic science. During the afternoon session, put on your CSI hat and examine real-life forensic dental cases.
Register for Upcoming Sessions
September 11, 2026 8:30 am - September 11, 2026 3:45 pm
All times for all events are in local Central Time.
Session Location:
Zoom Webinar
Course Number: CF5382
Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
Newly discovered microbial pathogens, re-emergent diseases, and infections have become increasingly resistant to previously successful antimicrobials. The COVID-19 pandemic presented the latest challenge to infection control in your practice. Through practical discussions, you’ll learn about up-to-date dental infection control recommendations. Topics include occupational blood-borne, respiratory, and waterborne pathogens: HBV, HCV, HIV, influenza, tuberculosis, SARS-CoV-2, Legionella, and non-tubercle mycobacteria. You will discover how myths surrounding vaccine-preventable diseases damage the control of these diseases.
Learn How To
- Describe major global and epidemiological factors which can lead to the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases.
- Understand the challenges presented by blood-borne, respiratory, contact, and waterborne infections present to healthcare workers and the population
- Comprehend the occupational health care risks presented by these diseases
An Introduction to Forensic Odontology
Join us and gain a comprehensive overview of dental science's role in forensic investigations. You will delve into the fundamental concepts and practical applications of forensic odontology, gaining insight into its significance within the broader context of forensic science. Learn how forensic odontology, through the application of dental principles, contributes crucial evidence for identification, legal proceedings, and patterned injury analysis. You will examine real-life forensic dental cases, from identifying human remains to examining a dog bite mark case. Following the presentation, you will have gained a solid foundation in forensic odontology, enabling you to understand its applications, contribute to forensic investigations, and make informed decisions in the field.
Learn How To
- Understand forensic odontology
- Apply dental identification methods
- Analyze bite marks
- Estimate age and dental aging
- Utilize forensic dental photography
- Recognize the role of a forensic odontologist in mass disasters
- Identify legal implications of forensic odontology
Training Methods
Illustrated lectures, discussions and case studies