Mark your calendars:
The 126th NDDA Annual Session scheduled for September 12 & 13, 2024 at the Radisson/Belle Mehus in Bismarck, ND.
Due to ADA Fonteva transition, online registration will open the middle of July. Watch for "Early Bird" registration deals.
2024 Schedule of Events - Schedule of Events is tentative. Additional CE/changes will be included in the next couple of months. Check website often.
Exhibitor Prospectus - Coming Soon
Courses/Speakers
To Pull or Not to Pull (3 CE’s)
Presented by: Dr. Daniel Pompa
Evaluate treatment options with an evidence-based approach when a tooth is ailing or failing. This course will describe the indications and contraindications for performing or referring a patient for apical surgery. With a specific 7 step workup, including a correct history, radiographic and clinical evaluation, the decision to perform an apicoectomy will be weighed against further evaluation, are treatment option, or extraction and replacement with an implant (immediate or delayed). As a result, a decision is more accurately made as to whether an implant or a fixed bridge (fixed partial prosthesis), a removable prosthesis (fixed or transitional temporary prosthesis), or other options would be the final treatment plan discussed with the patient.
Learning Objectives:
• Learn the radiographic technique to use when evaluating a tooth for a fracture
• List the 7 step work-up, consisting of procedures and tests that should be used when performing or referring a patient for an apicoectomy
• Understand the principles of guided tissue regeneration, and know the indications and contraindications for its use
• Recognize how the location of a sinus tract can be a key critical diagnostic indicator for the final prognosis
• Identify the signs to differentiate between an Endo/Perio vs. Perio/Endo lesions and understand the difference as it relates to the final prognosis
Actions & Algorithms for Medical Emergencies: How to Save a Life (Including Your Own) (6 CE’s)
Presented by: Dr. Daniel Pompa
We will explore the “Conversational History” and how it will uncover medical issues not revealed by the standard health history form. Additionally, the participant will learn simple, non-invasive critical tests that can reduce overall risks. We clearly delineate indications for emergency drug use and proper dosages, as well as demonstrate how to assemble and maintain an ideal emergency drug kit. The newest techniques for drug administration will be shown for participants to hone their skills utilizing simulation models and real drugs. Dr. Pompa may incorporate live demonstrations to enhance the learning experience depending on the venue format.
Learning Objectives:
• Discover three simple chair-side, non-invasive tests to help avoid an emergency
• Recognize the most frequent life threatening emergencies and know when and why they occur
• Review a systematic approach to treat the most common life-threatening scenarios
• Learn how to develop a plan for the office team when dealing with a crisis event
• Determine when to administer the essential “Top 10” emergency drugs
• Understand legal and moral obligations presented by medical emergencies
Basic Life Support CPR/AED (Sponsored by: PULSE Medical Training)
CE Certificates will be supplied by PULSE Medical Training
Presented by: Lindsey Ahlschlager & Angie Hintz
The AHA's BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Learning Objectives:
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
• Important early use of an AED
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device
• Importance of teams in multi rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi rescuer CPR
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Mental Health Strategies for Ourselves, our Colleagues and our Patients
Presented by: Mary Wolf
Sometimes we need to put down the cape, and invest time and energy into ourselves and our priorities. Other times, we need to focus on a colleague who is struggling. And every once in a while, we notice that a patient needs some help with emotional health. Learn how everyone can promote wellbeing at work.
Learning Objectives:
• Utilize the Mental Health Continuum to identify symptoms and strategies more proactively
• Learn how to help a colleague who is struggling
• Create wellbeing practices to implement in your clinic
Preventing Burnout and Promoting Wellbeing in Your Clinic
Presented by: Mary Wolf
Learning Objectives:
• Identify burnout symptoms
• Create wellbeing practices to implement in your clinic
• Learn resources to help with mental health and wellbeing
Preventative Maintenance & Service Tips (Sponsored by: Henry Schein)
Presented by: Henry Chein Service First
Course Information - Coming Soon
SPEAKER HANDOUTS - Coming Soon
CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATES FOR 2023 NDDA ANNUAL SESSION
Nikki Medalen MS, RN & Carolyne Tufte LPN - Blood Pressure 101 for Dental Providers
Dr. Lance Kisby - Treatment of Pulp Exposures Due to Trauma
Heather Austin & Stephanie Rieniets RRT - Tobacco and Vaping Could it be Worse than Sugar
Emily Perry PharmD - Antimicrobial Stewardship in Dentistry
Dr. Richard Schwartz - The Role of Endodontics in Interdisciplinary Care
Susan Cotten BSDH, RDH, OMT - Oral Cancer Screening: It’s More than Grasping the Tongue
