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Ask The Docs About Prenatal Health

Texas Oral Health Coalition
TxOHC has collaborated with Cook Children’s to provide CDE on their Ask The Docs About Prenatal Health Webinar Series.

Bridging the gap between medical and dental providers to improve oral health, overall health and well-being of pregnant teens and women.

Upcoming Webinars

 

Self-Instructional Webinars

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Maternal Depression: Signs, Facts & Resources

Presenters: Kia Carter, M.D.; Lisa M. Elliott, PhD.; Helen Thomas, LCSW, PMH-C

CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION EVALUATION

Credit hours: 1.0 CDE
Teaching Method: Self-Instructional webinar lecture
Cost: Free
AGD Subject Code: 130 Electives

Date of Original Presentation: May 24, 2022
Date Reviewed: 
Date Released: August 18, 2022
Date of Expiration: April 1, 2024

Course Description

Be a part of the conversation to explore why bridging the gap between dental and medical providers is crucial for improving ALL areas of health – including mental health — for mom and baby before, during and after pregnancy.   The mental health of the mother is a key indication of the baby’s future health.

The Texas Department of State Health Services – Oral Health Improvement Program (OHIP) and the Children’s Oral Health Coalition have partnered to host a series of “Ask the Docs”.  The series is for dentists, ob-gyns, other prenatal medical providers, dental hygienists, nurses, and social workers interested in improving access to care for pregnant teens and women.

Learning Objectives 

  • Describe the connection between mental health, oral health and overall health
  • Recognize depression and the role dental and medical providers play
  • Assess maternal mental health
  • Identify where to go for resources

Speakers

Kia Carter, M.D.
Psychiatrist Cook Children’s

Curriculum Vitae
Financial Disclosure


Lisa ElliottLisa M. Elliott, PhD.
Psychologist Cook Children’s

Biosketch
Financial Disclosure


Helen ThomasHelen Thomas, LCSW, PMH-C
Clinical Therapist Cook Children’s

Biosketch
Financial Disclosure

Who Do You Call: Making the Referral Connection

Presenters: Monica Anderson, DDS, DBA; Patricia Braun, MD, Rhonda Stokley, DDS, Shanna M. Combs, MD, FACOG, Christa Walker, DDS

CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION EVALUATION


Credit hours: 1.0 CDE
Teaching Method:  Self-Instructional webinar lecture
Cost: Free
AGD Subject Code: 130 Electives

Date of Original Presentation: September 28, 2022
Date Reviewed: 
Date Released: January 4, 2023
Date of Expiration: September 28, 2023

Course Description

Did you know teens and women are not getting the dental care they need during pregnancy?

Be a part of the conversation to explore why making the referral connection between dental and medical providers is crucial for improving the health of mom and baby before, during and after pregnancy.

The Texas Department of State Health Services – Oral Health Improvement Program (OHIP) and the Children’s Oral Health Coalition have partnered to host a series of Ask the Docs.  Through education, networking and building of relationships, Ask the Docs brings medical and dental experts together to have meaningful conversations, provide accurate information, address common barriers to care, and identify opportunities for care coordination.

Learning Objectives 

In our upcoming topic, we will discuss how medical and dental providers can:

  • Identify when to refer pregnant people to a medical or dental provider
  • Establish referral workflow (who, what, when, how)
  • Create a referral list, formal collaborations and networks
  • Recognize ways to improve the referral process (designated person, info to include, follow-up, track and support patients)

Speakers

Monica Anderson, DDS, DBA

M.AndersonDental Consultant, SunLife DentaQuest

Curriculum Vitae

Financial Disclosure

      

      

Patricia Braun MD, MPH, FAAP

Biosketch
Financial Disclosure

P.Braun

I am an oral health disparity researcher and have implemented multiple medical-dental integration projects across Colorado, Montana, Arizona and Wyoming. I have multiple publications in this area. I am a speaker.

 

Dr. Rhonda Stokley, DDS

Financial Disclosure
Rhonda StokleyDr. Rhonda Stokley is State Public Health Dental Director at the Texas Department of State Health Services. She has held the position since 2016. Dr. Stokley plans and directs statewide dental public health programs and activities that focus on maternal and child, oral health surveillance, and HPV vaccination, to name a few. She also serves as an oral health subject matter expert for the agency and other state programs. She is a member of several oral health-related committees, boards and organizations, including the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. Dr. Stokley was Dental Director of the Austin State Supported Living Center for seven years and has also owned a private dental practice. She is a 2005 graduate of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry. 

Shanna M. Combs, MD, FACOG

S. CombsCook Children’s Physician Network,
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Curriculum Vitae

Financial Disclosure


Christa Walker, DDS

Christa WalkerDental Director at a FQHC in Kansas 2003-2009. Staff Dentist 2011-current Dental Health Arlington, a non profit clinic for the uninsured. Clinical faculty (non-compensated) UMKC of School Dentistry 2007 – 2009. Proctor Clinical faculty (non-compensated) Texas A&M College of Dentistry (formally Baylor). 2011-2022.

Curriculum Vitae

Financial Disclosure      

      

Do No Harm: The Ethics, Myths & Business of Caring for Pregnant People

Presenters: Tony R. Bertolino, Esq.

CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION EVALUATION

Credit hours: 1.0 CDE
Teaching Method: Self-Instructional webinar lecture
Cost: Free
AGD Subject Code: 550 – Practice Management and Human Relations

Date of Original Presentation: November 1, 2022
Date Reviewed: 
Date Released: January 4, 2023
Date of Expiration: November 1, 2023

Course Description

Did you know young moms and women are not getting the dental care they need during pregnancy?

Be a part of the conversation to explore the Ethics, Myths & Business of Caring for Pregnant People.  It is crucial for health of both mom and baby.

The Texas Department of State Health Services – Oral Health Improvement Program (OHIP) and the Children’s Oral Health Coalition have partnered to host a series of “Ask the Docs”.  The series is for dentists, ob-gyns, other prenatal medical providers, dental hygienists, nurses, and social workers interested in improving access to care for pregnant teens and women.

Learning Objectives 

In our upcoming topic, we will discuss how medical and dental providers can:

  • Explain ethical dilemmas related to delaying treatment
  • Discuss the myths dentist have about treating pregnant people
  • Recognize why timely treatment is good for business
  • Identify and manage potential medical and dental risk

Speakers

Tony R. Bertolino, Esq., Bertolino LLP

Tony R. BertolinoTony R. Bertolino is the Managing Partner and Founder of BERTOLINO LLP, which is a small boutique defense law firm specializing in defending licensed professionals who face disciplinary action in front of an occupational licensing regulatory agency in Texas. He has handled thousands of licensing defense cases across Texas related to grievances, complaints, applications, and reinstatement. His clientele includes Nurses, Doctors, Dentists, Attorneys, Pharmacists, Real Estate Agents/Brokers, Psychologists, Teachers, Accountants, Engineers, Social workers, and Counselors, among others.

Mr. Bertolino has published thousands of expert articles and blogs to help educate professionals who need help with defending their occupational licenses when their licenses are under attack by a Texas state agency, board, or commission. He has taught Continuing Legal Education courses for the State Bar of Texas and has been called to provide expert legal analysis for the Washington Post, FOX News 8, and a CNN Radio Show called “Financially Speaking” with Calvin Brown. He is also proud and honored to be the author of an Amazon #1 Bestseller and hopes that “When Your License is Under Attack: A Survival Guide for Texas Professionals” continues to reach a wide audience and help a lot of good people throughout the State of Texas.



This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the joint program provider approval of the (Texas Oral Health Coalition) and the (Cook Children’s Children’s Oral Health Coalition (COHC). The (Texas Oral Health Coalition, Inc.) is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit. (Texas Oral Health Coalition, Inc. AGD ID # 34614).

Texas Oral Health Coalition
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 
7/1/2019 to 6/30/2021.
Provider ID# 346144

 

Technical Specifications


To protect the integrity and accuracy of electronically mediated self-instruction programs, participants may access only one course at a time, and ensure participants view the entire program before moving to the assessment stage.


ATTENDEES ARE LIMITED TO THE NUMBER OF SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL CDE HOURS AWARDED ON A SINGLE DAY.  ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ONLY TAKE ONE LEARNING SERIES IN A DAY.

A maximum of 4.0 CDE may be taken in a 24 hour period via electronically mediated courses more hours than than will be considered an exploitation of electronic platforms and additional hours will not be awarded.


TSBDE Regulations

Dentists
Up to 8 hours of coursework may be self-study. These self-study hours must be provided by those entities cited in TSBDE Rule 104.2 of this title (relating to Providers). Examples of self-study courses include correspondence courses, video courses, audio courses, and reading courses. Hours of coursework in the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may not be considered in the 24-hour requirement.

Dental Hygienists
Up to 8 hours of coursework may be self-study. These self-study hours must be provided by those entities cited in §104.2 of this title (relating to Providers). Examples of self-study courses include correspondence courses, video courses, audio courses, and reading courses.


Please note TxOHC’s cancellation and refund policy. Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing 48 hours before the date of the live webinar, and a $5.00 administration fee plus online transaction fees. All refunds will be mailed after the webinar. 

Attendee cancellation notification is not necessary for free webinars.
 
Cancellations received after the 48 hours will not be refunded. All registered attendees will have access to the recording once it becomes available. If you registered, but did not attend the live webinar you may not be eligible to receive CDE.

Notification of cancellation may be emailed to info @TxOHC.org

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