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Course Fee: Complimentary
Continuing Education Credit: 1 CE Credit
Duration: 60 minutes
AGD PACE Subject Code: 010
CE Supporter: H2Ocean

Format:
Electronically Mediated | On-Demand CE Webinar
Recorded: October 15, 2024
Available for Review Until: October 15, 2025

Presenter:
Dr. Rajiv Saini, MS

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants

Technology Requirements:
Mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer with internet access
Google Chrome browser recommended

Course Instructions

• Watch the recorded webinar in full.
• Fast-forwarding is not permitted.
• You may pause and resume the presentation at your convenience.

Resources:

• Download the course handout
• Complete the quiz to receive CE credit
• Request assistance with CE credit if needed

CE credit verification will be emailed by Dental CE Academy (ondemandce@dentalcenow.com) within 15 minutes of quiz completion. Please ensure the email address you submit is accurate and check your spam, junk, or promotions folders if you do not see the confirmation.

Course Overview

Effective post-operative care plays a critical role in patient recovery, clinical outcomes, and overall satisfaction. This continuing education course explores practical, evidence-based strategies to support infection prevention and promote faster healing following common dental procedures, including extractions, cleanings, orthodontic treatments, implants, and root canals.

Participants will learn how simple, innovative oral care approaches can be incorporated into post-op protocols to reduce complications, enhance healing, and improve the patient experience. The course also highlights how optimizing post-operative care can benefit both patients and practices by lowering risk, minimizing follow-up issues, and supporting more predictable outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify common causes of post-operative infections and understand their impact on dental practices
• Evaluate strategies to reduce infection risk while controlling post-treatment costs
• Explain how targeted clinical solutions can support faster healing and help prevent complications
• Implement straightforward post-operative care improvements into daily practice workflows
• Recognize the practice-level and financial benefits of improved patient outcomes and reduced post-op issues

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