32 2023 Fiesta NMDA May 18–20, 2023 New Mexico Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider New Mexico Dental Association designates this activity for the continuing education credit(s) noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Please be advised about the potential risks of using limited knowledge when incorporating techniques and procedures into your practices, especially when the course has not provided a clinical experience in the technique or procedure to ensure that participants have attained competence. Thursday, June 7 Ticketed Events/Workshops Special Events Lectures Saturday, May 20 Dental Practice and Risk Management Sponsored by Brown & Brown of New Mexico 9a–12p, Saturday 5/20 LOCATION: VIRTUAL TYPE: LECTURE CEU: 3 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will focus on the dental practice and those circumstances which can reduce and sometimes prevent increased risks that often lead to malpractice claims. Attendees will be provided with practical suggestions and approaches that can successfully avoid common hazards which often increase the likelihood of malpractice claims against the dental practitioner. The course also is designed to explore how professional liability policies work and to demonstrate the wisdom of having your practice protected by professional liability insurance. OBJECTIVES • Dealing with the dreaded claim. • Risk control measures. • Standard of care and deviation. • Challenges of modern dentistry. Ty Galvin After semi-retiring from his family dentist practice, Dr. Ty Galvin joined the PPP in late 2022. While his primary role is answering our clinical support line, he quickly jumped in to record our webinar series, write articles, and work on a new presentation slide deck on several different hot topics in the dental industry. Dr. Galvin graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1980 and grew his practice into a busy, patientoriented family and restorative solo office. Dr. Galvin is a true gem, exuding gentleness and compassion with every interaction. Reviewing OSHA and Infection Prevention for Your Dental Team 9a–12p, Saturday 5/20 LOCATION: VIRTUAL TYPE: LECTURE CEU: 3 COURSE DESCRIPTION As a dental hygiene clinic coordinator, it is my priority and responsibility to stay up to date with infection control regulations for our profession. It is vital that the entire dental team understands these regulations and knows where to access credible information to both become and remain compliant. We will review the basics of infection control to include handwashing, PPE, disinfection, and instrument processing and continue with discussion on blood borne pathogens, precautions and aerosols with OSHA standards that translate to dentistry. Justine Ponce Justine Ponce is an Assistant Professor and Junior clinic coordinator at the University of New Mexico Division of Dental Hygiene. She is a member of the Sigma Phi Alpha dental hygiene honor society, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and currently Chairs the position of Member Services for NMDHA and received the Irene Navarre Advancement Award while in school. Justine has found an interest in ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders and teaching strategies for instrumentation sequence. She also has research published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. NMDA 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. Remember... Show our exhibitors they are appreciated by visiting the Exhibit Hall. BALLROOMS Thursday: 8am–5pm Friday: 8am–5pm
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