Dental Anxiety Tour Austin, TX April 13th, 2024

That's right, you can join us Friday night from 6pm-9pm at the East Austin Hotel Roof Top Bar for cocktails, appetizers and you can earn 1 CE credit. We are doing Dental Trivia from 7pm -8pm Join the competition, win prizes, earn CE! 

This will cover common medical emergencies seen in the dental office. Learn to prevent, recognize and treat these emergencies. Scenarios will be presented for discussion. We will also review the use of nitrous oxide along with the absolute and relative contraindications.
Class Objectives: *Know the 7 essential drugs and their uses *Basic equipment to keep in the office *Recognize when someone is having a medical emergency. *What you can do to prevent a medical emergency in the dental chair.

Exceptional patient care goes beyond technical expertise. Building strong relationships and creating a warm environment are crucial factors for patient retention. This course will help you develop essential soft skills centered around hope and heart, to enhance patient satisfaction and foster loyalty in a harmonious environment. Objectives:  *Understand the difference between hard skills vs soft skills *Know the importance of using hope and heart skills * Develop soft skills to create trust.

According to the American Psychological Association, "the long-term effects of stress can increase the risk for hypertension, heart attack, or stroke." This course will guide you through different self care activities while you learn. Objectives*Understand why engaging the body alleviates stress *Learn the long-term effects of stress on the brain and the body*How to practice self-compassion

Fear and anxiety surrounding dental procedures can be deeply rooted and passed down through generations. Understanding challenges these patients face and implementing tailored strategies, dental professionals can address these fears. Objectives:*Understand Multi-Generational Dental Fear*Develop effective Communication Across Generations*Implement Multi-Generational Fear Reduction Strategies

*Case Studies and practical applications

  Forensic Odontology and how it's used for identification of unknown remains and in the criminal justice system. We explore some of the possibilities and the limitations of bite mark analysis, record keeping, enamel rod patterns.  We examine real cases, this may include graphic photos of death and autopsies.

Course Objectives:*Learn the methods used in Forensic Dentistry *Know the importance of keeping detailed dental records*Understand the potential and the limitations of Dental Forensics