Northwest Foundation for Maxillofacial

Research & Education

Spring 2008 Continuing Education Courses

        The NW Foundation for Maxillofacial Research & Education is an ADA CERP and AGD recognized provider.

LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAMS

Nitrous Oxide

Provides an overview and management of recommendations of “What is a safe level of exposure for the dental staff?”  This course gives practical advice of using inhalation sedation with Nitrous Oxide.  Attendees will understand the benefits and risks along with clinical management of patient’s dental anxiety.

Credits:  2 hours of Category 1 CE credits provided.  Fee: None   ***Lunch will be provided

This presentation reviews the current standards and recommendations for management of office OSHA/WISHA safety programs.  New recommendations, tuberculosis precautions and office tuberculosis management programs will be reviewed.  This presentation meets current recommendations for staff member’s annual review of OSHA/WISHA safety programs. 

Credits:  2 hours of Category 1 CE credits provided.   Fee:  None  ***Lunch will be provided.   

                    March 19, 2008; Wednesday, 12:00 – 2:00 pm  

           Instructor: Melanie S. Lang, D.D.S., M.D.  

              Location: SOMFS- South Hill Office, 2807 S. Stone, Suite 202   

 Third Molar Review

Update on impacted wisdom teeth. Discussion of impactions, treatment and current indications for maintence or extraction and panoramic evaluation.

Credits:  2 hours of Category 1 CE credits provided.     Fee:  None   ***Lunch will be provided

                      April 16, 2008; Wednesday 12:00 – 2:00 pm  

Biphosphonate Update

Biphosphonates have made a significant impact on osteoporosis and have been found to cause neurosis of the jaw bones.   Current insight into the pathophysilogy and presentation of ONJ will be discussed along with managment.

Credits:  2 hours of Category 1 CE credits provided.     Fee:  None   ***Lunch will be provided

CPR TRAINING PROGRAM

The ongoing program for Healthcare Providers CPR Certification meets the current state requirements for CPR Training for you and your staff.   

Fee:  $6.00 per person to receive your American Heartsaver Card

*checks should be made payable to Spokane OMS, PLLC  

***Lunch will be provided

    4th Annual Summer CPR Training Program

* If these course dates do not work well for your staffing schedule, please call Kay Payne at 509- 926-7106 to  

  schedule a personal CPR training program for your office.

NORTHWEST IMPLANT STUDY CLUB

This Peer Mentoring Council Meeting Study Club is made up of General Practitioners, Prosthetic, Orthodontic, and OMS Mentors.   The study club offers core curriculm with 15 core topics- one presented each meeting with a 3 - year cycle to ensure members are exposed to all material list topics.   These meetings also feature an open forum for case discussion and treatment planning.

Credits: 2 hours of Category 1 CE credits provided ***Dinner will be provided 

Fee: $295.00 Annually  

All continuing education lunch and learn programs, symposiums and evening presentations are sponsored by the Northwest Foundation for Maxillofacial Research and Education (NWFMRE). The NWFMRE is a non-profit

(501-C) foundation dedicated to furthering research programs and the education and training of dental health care provider. The NWFMRE is an approved and accredited by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) program provider. Category 1 CE credits are provided for registered attendees. Lunch and dinner will be provided for all afternoon and evening programs.

To register please...

 EMAIL,  the following information to:  kaypayne@spokaneomfs.com  

1. Course Title & Date

2. Name of Attendees

3. Office Name

4. Phone Number

FAX your registration to:  509/926-2833 Attn: Kay Payne, CE Coordinator  

MAIL your registration to:  NWFMRE / Attn: CE Coordinator, 12109 E. Broadway Ave, Bldg C, Spokane, WA 99206