FDA Hosted Webinar Series - Rooted in Dentistry

Title: Reinventing the ‘NEW’ Patient Exam: Engage Your Patients Through Diagnostic Advancements

Speaker: Dr. Chad Duplantis

Date: January 8, 2025 

Time: 12-1 PM EST

Description: As you all know, dentistry is constantly evolving.  Every time you turn around, there is a new advancement and it’s getting harder to keep up with the changes. There are many new tools that you can use to increase your diagnostic and clinical acumen, all for the benefit of patient care. Throughout this webinar, Dr. Duplantis will take a look into some of the new diagnostic technologies available to you and how to appropriately incorporate them into your practice.  

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Speaker Bio: Chad Duplantis, DDS -  Dental degree, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry; certificate in advanced education in general dentistry, Baylor College of Dentistry; fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry; private practice, Fort Worth, TX.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Dr. Duplantis has financial or other interests of some nature in PreXion.

Title: The Monsters in the Mouth: The Mouth-Body Connection

Speaker: Dr. Katie Lee

Date: March 12, 2025

Time: 12-1 PM EST

Description: Inflammation is the root cause of nearly 95% of disease. Your smile is the gateway to the health of your body, but there is often a significant disconnect in the knowledge of the mouth-body connection®. Things like “bleeding gums” are not just a result of “brushing too hard.” In fact, there are over 700 bacteria found in the mouth (gross!) and 11 specific strains that can lead to systemic diseases like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and even fertility complications. Dr. Katie Lee will dive deep into the current research on the link between diseases of the mouth and body, the useful technologies and testing to aid in diagnosis, and how to reduce your risk of acquiring a variety of health issues that will affect your well-being.

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the oral-systemic health connection.
• Understand the role and effect that bacteria and inflammation from the mouth play on the rest of the body.
• Connect oral health to specific organ systems.
• Discover specific technologies they can use to treat oral-systemic health.
• Recognize long-term patient management.
  

Speaker Bio: Katie Lee, DDS - Dental degree, University of Illinois at Chicago; consultant; health technology companies; author.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Non-Reported

Title: The Mystery of Pain: Exploring Non-Odontogenic Sources of Pain

Speaker: Dr. Andrea Tsatalis

Date: May 14, 2025

Time: 12-1 PM EST

Description: “No pain, no gain” … well, not in dentistry! In a profession where you are constantly seeking to provide comfortable and accurate care, non-odontogenic pain can be a complex conundrum to identify and treat. In this webinar, Dr. Tsatalis will evaluate how a patient’s sense of pain can be different than their source of pain, teach you quick ways to build a differential diagnosis and present valuable treatment or referral modalities. This webinar will feature real clinical case presentations and patient video testimonials.

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Identify distinguishing factors between odontogenic and non-odontogenic sources of pain.
• Familiarize themselves with the most common sources of non-odontogenic pain.
• Understand how to treat and/or refer these cases.

Speaker Bios: Andrea Tsatalis, DDS, MS - Bachelor’s degree, University of Toledo; dental degree, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry; master’s degree in endodontics, Marquette University; group practice, Tampa, FL.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Non-Reported

Title: Peri-Implant Disease:  Diagnosis, Treatments, Prevention

Speaker: Dr. Kevin Suzuki

Date: June 9, 2025

Time: 12-1 PM EST

Description: This webinar will address peri-implant diseases, diagnoses, etiology and risk factors, treatment modalities, and maintenance strategies. The format of this webinar will be comprised of lecture and case presentations.  

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Diagnoses of peri-implant diseases.
• Etiologies and risk factors associated with peri-implant disease.
• Reported modalities of implant disease treatment methods.
• Maintenance of dental implants in-office and with patient home care.

Speaker Bio: Kevin Suzuki, DMD, MS - Dental degree, Nova Southeastern University; residency in periodontology and implantology, Temple University; diplomate, American Board of Periodontology; fellow, American College of Dentists; clinical assistant professor, University of Washington and Temple University; practicing dentist, Seattle, WA.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Non-Reported

Title: Premedication Guidelines for Dental Professionals

Speaker: Ms. Sue Scherer

Date: September 10, 2025

Time: 12-1 PM EST

Description: Compared with historical recommendations, there are currently very few patients who require antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) prior to dental procedures. The purpose of this webinar is to help dental professionals understand the current guidelines for AP prior to dental procedures. Ms. Scherer will examine the growing concern for antibiotic resistance and the role dental professionals have in antibiotic stewardship. This webinar will review the 2021 American Heart Association's Scientific Statement, which reaffirms the 2007 recommendations that emphasize good oral health and regular access to dental care as more important than AP for a dental procedure. 

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Understand how to set up the restorative space.
• Learn to scan for the final restoration at the time of surgery.
• Understand why ISQ measurements matter.
• Review when it is best to use a healing abutment or cover screw.
• Discover when to use a lab or in-house design.
• Discuss delivery day tips and tricks.

Speaker Bio: Sue Scherer, RDH, BS - Registered dental hygienist; past-president, New Jersey Dental Hygiene Association; education and professional relations manager; WaterPik Inc.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Ms. Scherer has financial or other interests of some nature in WaterPik Inc.

Title: Digital Implant Restoration

Speaker: Dr. Kevin Fryer

Date: November 12, 2025

Time: 12-1 PM EST

Description: This webinar will discuss the most efficient, predictable way to restore an implant with a screw-retained crown using digital technology. From setting up the restorative space before surgery to delivery day tips and tricks, this webinar will provide pearls to make screw-retained implant crowns a breeze in your practice. This webinar is best suited for general dentists who are placing and restoring their own implants.

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Define the etiology of bacteremia and identify the incidence of bacteremia reported for daily activities versus a dental cleaning.
• Review the history of antibiotic prophylaxis.
• Understand the current AHA, ADA and AAOS guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.
• Examine the role of dental professionals toward antibiotic stewardship.
• Recognize that maintenance of good oral health and regular access to dental care is more important than AP for a dental procedure.

Speaker Bio: Kevin Fryer, DDS  - Dental degree, Ohio State University; co-host, "Very Clinical" podcast; private practice, Mayfield Heights, OH.

Speaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Non-Reported