This program is for dentists and dental hygienists only and will cover the oral manifestations of common sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM EST ON WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH
Objectives:
By the end of the program participants will be able to:
- Review current prevalence of HIV/STIs in the United States today
- Understand the importance of STIs/HIV as they relate to dental health
- Identify common oral manifestations of STIs/HIV
Speaker:
Dr. DePaola is the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Professor, Department of Oncology & Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore. He received his DDS in 1975, completed a Master’s Degree in Oral Biology, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American College of Dentists; and has a Certificate in Prosthodontics. He is the Director for dental training for the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center and served as a member of the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs from 2002-2005. In 2015, Governor Hogan appointed him to the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. He is the dental consultant for the Attorney General’s Office for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Well known on the lecture circuit, he has presented at most major national meetings as well as numerous international organizations. Active in research, he has authored and co-authored of over 130 journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts and serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association and numerous other professional groups and private industry. Over the past 20 years, he has been awarded over 75 research and service grants, many in the field of antiplaque chemotherapeutic agents, HIV/AIDS, management of medically compromised dental patients, rapid salivary diagnostic testing, dental unit waterlines and infection control.
Intended Audience:
- Dentists
- Dental Hygienists
Fee: $24 (non-refundable)
Dinner will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit:
The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) is a joint provider of 2 continuing education (CE) credits for this program. 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. This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance iwth the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint effots between PDA and MidAtlantic AETC. PDA designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits. 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. Joint sponsorship does not imply endorsement by the Pennsylvania Dental Association of course content, products or therapies presented.
