Dentoalveolar trauma is common in children and adolescents, but management can be complex — requiring prompt, accurate assessment and treatment that considers growth and primary dentition factors.
Join CareQuest Institute for a webinar that will explore common presentations of dentoalveolar trauma and practical takeaways. Our expert panel will discuss key steps to manage trauma cases, including examination protocols, treatment and referral guidelines, as well as appropriate follow-up timelines. They’ll also share helpful Medicaid billing codes to support accurate documentation and reimbursement for patients without a dental home.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common causes and types of dentoalveolar trauma in children and teens.
- Discuss the importance of timely intervention and comprehensive care to promote optimal health outcomes when patients suffer dentoalveolar trauma.
- Describe protocols for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, including triaging for emergency treatment, for pediatric and adolescent dentoalveolar trauma cases.
Moderator & Presenter
Panagiota Sandoval, DDS, Pediatric Dentist, Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
Presenter
Jennifer Shamsian, DDS, Pediatric Dentist, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
This webinar will be recorded.
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This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
All participating instructors in this program have disclosed that they do not have any financial arrangement or affiliation with persons or entity(ies) offering financial support, products, and/or services mentioned or related to the content of this program/activity.