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  • New!

    Effective Strategies for Prior Authorization and Eligibility Verification
    Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/12/2025 at 1:00 PM (CST)

    Prior authorization and eligibility verification are critical to the healthcare practice revenue cycle, impacting operational efficiency, patient satisfaction and financial stability. Mastering these processes can reduce claim denials and optimize revenue. This 90-minute webinar will explore both manual and automated approaches to prior authorization and eligibility verification and then demonstrate how technology can reduce administrative burdens in these areas. Participants will gain actionable strategies to improve workflow, prevent denials and enhance revenue cycle performance. Code: WCW250212

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    Effective Strategies for Prior Authorization and Eligibility Verification

    Prior authorization and eligibility verification are critical to the healthcare practice revenue cycle, impacting operational efficiency, patient satisfaction and financial stability. Mastering these processes can reduce claim denials and optimize revenue. This 90-minute webinar will explore both manual and automated approaches to prior authorization and eligibility verification and then demonstrate how technology can reduce administrative burdens in these areas. Participants will gain actionable strategies to improve workflow, prevent denials and enhance revenue cycle performance.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Describe the fundamentals of prior authorization and eligibility verification.  
    2. Explore the impacts of artificial intelligence on revenue cycle processes.  
    3. Apply best practices for managing prior authorization and eligibility verification.  

    Cancellation Policy: Registrants will receive a full refund up until the day before the event. No refund will be given on the day of or after the event.

    Vanessa L. Moldovan, CRCR, CPB, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I

    Vanessa Moldovan, CRCR, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, has over 20 years of experience in revenue cycle operations and process improvement. She is the owner and founder of the healthcare consulting company For the Love of Revenue Cycle and is the host and creator of a podcast by the same name. She has served as an AAPC Certified Professional Biller virtual instructor and was a member of the AAPC National Advisory Board and Billing Advisory Committee. She also has held various leadership roles at HCA Healthcare and Medic Management Group, LLC.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • New!

    Navigating the Contracting and Credentialing Process: What OMSs Need to Know - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Deciding whether to become a participating provider for insurance companies is vital to the OMS practice’s patient acquisition strategy. Equally important are validating credentials and selecting the right payer contracts. Additionally, understanding the contracting and credentialing process while avoiding pitfalls reduces administrative frustration. Credentialing is an ongoing process that impacts claims payment, amount paid and profitability, and it must be incorporated into all steps of expansion planning. This 90-minute webinar will focus on recent network participating agreement language and steps for organizing documents for submission in the contracting role. OMS practice owners, administrators and team members will learn how to stay up-to-date with dental insurance industry changes. Important tips for being efficient when credentialing practice doctors will be shared. Code: WCW241113R

    Deciding whether to become a participating provider for insurance companies is vital to the OMS practice’s patient acquisition strategy. Equally important are validating credentials and selecting the right payer contracts. Additionally, understanding the contracting and credentialing process while avoiding pitfalls reduces administrative frustration. Credentialing is an ongoing process that impacts claims payment, amount paid and profitability, and it must be incorporated into all steps of expansion planning. This 90-minute webinar will focus on recent network participating agreement language and steps for organizing documents for submission in the contracting role. OMS practice owners, administrators and team members will learn how to stay up-to-date with dental insurance industry changes. Important tips for being efficient when credentialing practice doctors will be shared.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Identify factors to consider when deciding on network participation.  
    2. Discuss key words and phrases in contract language that may have an adverse financial impact on the OMS practice.  
    3. Recognize verification vehicles via organizations like the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare as well as what to consider when outsourcing. 
    4. Examine the steps to successfully credential OMSs to become participating providers with various third-party payers. 


    An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
    Original Release Date: November 13, 2024
    Expiration Date: November 13, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Patrick J. O'Rourke

    Founder/CEO

    Practice Quotient, Inc.

    Patrick O’Rourke began his career in operations management at a dental & vision insurance company in Florida, which after several acquisitions and mergers, is now MetLife. He spent five years at Humana in Atlanta selling in the large group segment (100+ employees). In addition to several awards throughout his career, he has earned many professional certifications. Understanding the nuances involved with all aspects of risk management helped business partners rely on his expertise to guide client recommendations. He is an insurance insider that has built dental networks, worked in operations management, designed dental plans, and opened markets. In 2013, he founded Practice Quotient, which specializes in dental insurance PPO network contract analytics and reimbursement guidance, representing the dental provider. As a national public speaker, Patrick educates doctors on how dental managed care participation impacts up to 50% of practice revenue, the importance of diligent contract management, and how to develop criteria specific to a patient acquisition strategy for choosing the best carrier business partners.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Bonding and Bracket Positioning for Impacted Teeth: Current Materials, Methods and Placement - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The successful management of impacted teeth requires multidisciplinary coordination and communication between orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and periodontists. This 60-minute webinar will explore the latest methods and innovations in adhesive materials, imaging, precision bracket placement and treatment of impacted teeth. Emphasis will be given to the multidisciplinary aspect of the treatment as a key factor in enhancing precision, efficiency and patient comfort. Code: WCE241107R

    The successful management of impacted teeth requires multidisciplinary coordination and communication between orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and periodontists. This 60-minute webinar will explore the latest methods and innovations in adhesive materials, imaging, precision bracket placement and treatment of impacted teeth. Emphasis will be given to the multidisciplinary aspect of the treatment as a key factor in enhancing precision, efficiency and patient comfort.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Identify the importance of bracket positioning in a successful forced eruption treatment. 
    2. Manage the challenges presented by impacted teeth and re-exposure considerations. 
    3. Discuss the technological integration of 3D printing and innovative imaging techniques into day-to-day treatment planning. 
    4. Examine future tooth movement considerations during the exposure procedure.

    An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
    Original Release Date: November 7, 2024
    Expiration Date: November 7, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Niloufar Azami, DDS, MDS, MS

    Dr. Niloufar Azami is an assistant professor at the UConn School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Azami completed dental school at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Iran and her orthodontic residency at UConn in 2019. She practiced privately in Houston, Texas, for three years before joining the UConn Division of Orthodontics faculty.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • New!

    Navigating the Ever-Changing Business of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to Avoid Provider Burnout: A Strategic Approach* - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Explore solutions to boost current staff skills and strategies for recruiting new team members to ensure practice success in this webinar. Learn to identify and overcome challenges with effective strategic planning and develop management tiers within the practice to foster a sense of ownership among staff. With a strong team, OMSs can focus on patient care, improve the patient experience, increase efficiency and prevent provider burnout. The 90-minute webinar also will review key performance indicator measurements to identify the best pathways for continued success. Code: WPM241106R

    Explore solutions to boost current staff skills and strategies for recruiting new team members to ensure practice success in this webinar. Learn to identify and overcome challenges with effective strategic planning and develop management tiers within the practice to foster a sense of ownership among staff. With a strong team, OMSs can focus on patient care, improve the patient experience, increase efficiency and prevent provider burnout. The 90-minute webinar also will review key performance indicator measurements to identify the best pathways for continued success.

    *Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Utilize external training sources to equip staff for evolving business needs and foster a sense of ownership among staff.  
    2. Identify and address workplace challenges through effective strategic planning. 
    3. Create an organizational structure with mid-level management roles.  
    4. Cultivate a balanced workplace culture to improve patient outcomes and prevent provider burnout.  
    5. Measure key metrics to make informed business decisions and formulate the best pathway forward.

    An Internet-based CDE Activity
    Original Release Date: November 6, 2024
    Expiration Date: November 6, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Sean M. Wild, CHSP, CHPSE, CHA

    CEO, PennOMS, and Practice Metrix, LLC

    Sean Wild is Chief Executive Officer in multiple businesses including Pennsylvania Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, an eight-location practice with 10 physicians, and Practice Metrix. He is certified as a HIPAA security professional, security expert and administrator. He developed his team-based organizational approach to leadership from his eight years in the U.S. Navy as an intelligence specialist. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rider University.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

  • New!

    OMS Practice Valuation Methodologies and Uses* - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This 90-minute webinar will deepen attendees’ knowledge of the practice valuation process and methodologies. Understanding how practices are valued and how valuation applies to practice management will help participants enhance their practice’s value, reinforce their risk planning and incorporate this value into their transition strategy. Other uses of a proper practice valuation – including capital structure, debt management, and disruption and estate planning – also will be covered. Code: WPM241016R

    This 90-minute webinar will deepen attendees’ knowledge of the practice valuation process and methodologies. Understanding how practices are valued and how valuation applies to practice management will help participants enhance their practice’s value, reinforce their risk planning and incorporate this value into their transition strategy. Other uses of a proper practice valuation – including capital structure, debt management, and disruption and estate planning – also will be covered.

    *Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Discuss the three most common practice valuation approaches.  
    2. Examine how management decisions affect a practice’s value.  
    3. Describe the use of practice valuations outside of transitions.  
    4. Implement value protection strategies in a practice.  
    5. Evaluate how the value of a practice affects the transition strategy.

    An Internet-based CDE Activity
    Original Release Date: October 16, 2024
    Expiration Date: October 16, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Thomas M. Bodin, CFA, CFP(r), MBA

    As a practice integration adviser at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Thomas Bodin provides comprehensive financial advisory services such as tax, pension and retirement planning to dental and medical offices. Previously, he was the chief financial officer for the Office of the Indiana Attorney General. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Butler University and an MBA with certificates in finance and marketing from the University of Indianapolis.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

  • New!

    Understanding NCCI Edits and Avoiding Claim Denials - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Insurance companies use different methods and policies in determining claims processing based on coding guidelines and medical necessity. CMS created the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment. Today, multiple parts of the NCCI edits play a role in payment or denial of Medicare claims. In addition, many commercial insurance payers also have implemented these edits in their own reimbursement systems. With an understanding of the edits and how to apply them, denials can be corrected for timely reimbursement, which is critical because insurance carriers allow corrections and reconsiderations for only a specified time after the date of service or original filing date. This 90-minute webinar will discuss the NCCI edits so OMSs and their staff can apply them during billing and coding or when resolving denials. Code: WCW241009R

    Insurance companies use different methods and policies in determining claims processing based on coding guidelines and medical necessity. CMS created the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment. Today, multiple parts of the NCCI edits play a role in payment or denial of Medicare claims. In addition, many commercial insurance payers also have implemented these edits in their own reimbursement systems. With an understanding of the edits and how to apply them, denials can be corrected for timely reimbursement, which is critical because insurance carriers allow corrections and reconsiderations for only a specified time after the date of service or original filing date. This 90-minute webinar will discuss the NCCI edits so OMSs and their staff can apply them during billing and coding or when resolving denials.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Break down the components of the NCCI edit program.  
    2. Incorporate correct coding initiatives to promote appropriate documentation and proper code selection. 
    3. Apply policies and guidelines in the NCCI Policy Manual for clean claims. 


    An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
    Original Release Date: October 9, 2024
    Expiration Date: October 9, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Lynn Anderanin, CPC,CPB,CPMA,CPPM, CPC-I,COSC

    Lynn Anderanin is the senior coding educator for Healthcare Information Services, a revenue cycle management and consulting service in Illinois. She has over 40 years of experience in all areas of an office practice, including administrator, billing manager and director of operations. She has been a speaker at community colleges, certification classes, webinars and many conferences, including AAPC national conferences and workshops. She founded the first chapter of the AAPC in Chicago and is a former member of the AAPC National Advisory Board as well as several other committees for the AAPC.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Innovations for Restoring Missing Bone*
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This micro-CE session will focus on the current status of the effect on a precision-fabricated interface to decrease peri-implant disease; updates on the use of photogrammetry to efficiently fabricate a full-arch provisional without an intraoperative pickup as well as combination therapy for augmenting bone defects; and a refined approach for treating bone defects in the esthetic zone. Code: ODMCE2402

    This micro-CE session will focus on the current status of the effect on a precision-fabricated interface to decrease peri-implant disease; updates on the use of photogrammetry to efficiently fabricate a full-arch provisional without an intraoperative pickup as well as combination therapy for augmenting bone defects; and a refined approach for treating bone defects in the esthetic zone.

    *Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Identify how semiconductor-based nanoscale coatings can be used to enhance bone regeneration around titanium implants. 
    2. Discuss how an in situ tissue engineering approach can be a predictable alternative for the regeneration of large bone defects in the maxillofacial complex.

    James C. Melville, DDS, FACS
    Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Houston, Texas
    Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosure(s): AxoGen, Inc.: Consultant (Ongoing); Proteocyte AI, Toronto: Consultant (Ongoing)

    Simon Young, DDS, MD, PhD, FACS
    Associate Professor - Director of Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Houston, Texas
    Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosure(s): Amend Surgical: Consultant (Ongoing); KLS Martin: Research Grant or Support (Ongoing); Proteocyte AI, Toronto: Consultant (Ongoing)

    An Internet-based CME Activity
    Original Release Date: September 21, 2023
    Expiration Date: September 21, 2026
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.5 hours
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    James C. Melville, DDS, FACS

    Associate Professor

    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    James C. Melville, DDS, FACS, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston UTHealth and specializes in Oral, Head & Neck Oncology, and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. He graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2005 and completed a General Practice Residency at the University of California San Francisco in 2006. He completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2012, followed by fellowships in oral, head, and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was appointed to the UTH OMFS internship director in 2017.

    Dr. Melville was awarded the Faculty Educator Development Award (FEDA) in 2019 by the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). An award given to promising young academic surgeons. He was awarded the AAOMS Advocacy Challenge Coin by the AAOMS Board of Trustees and AAOMS Committee on Government Affairs in 2020. AAOMS designed its own Challenge Coin to recognize oral and maxillofacial surgeons who have made significant advocacy contributions on behalf of the Association. The AAOMS Challenge Coin is awarded to those elite few who transcend the efforts of their colleagues to further the specialty through advocacy. Dr. Melville serves as the Vice-President of the Oral & Maxillofacial Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) / International Association of Dental Researchers (IADR) and will be become the President in 2023. He was appointed the Vice President of the AAOMS Clinical Interest Group (CIG) in Neurologic Disorders 2021. He also serves on the International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO) as a scientific committee member for its 2022 conference.

    Dr. Melville is a diplomate and examiner of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. He has been an invited visiting professor and lecturer at over 15 academic institutions including Case Western University, Columbia University, Harvard/MGH, Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Michigan, UOP/ Stanford University UCLA, USC, and UCLA.

    He has written a Springer textbook on maxillofacial reconstruction and contributed to 25 chapters in textbooks concerning oral and maxillofacial surgery, oncology, maxillofacial reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, and tissue engineering. In addition, he is the author of more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS), Triple OOOO Journal, Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Journal of Tissue Engineering, PLOS ONE, Bioengineering & Translational Medicine (Wiley), Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, Experimental Dermatology, Japanese Dental Science Review, and of Journal of American Dental Association (JADA).

    Disclosure(s): AxoGen, Inc.: Consultant (Ongoing); Proteocyte AI, Toronto: Consultant (Ongoing)

    Simon Young, DDS, MD, PhD, FACS

    Associate Professor, Director of Research

    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Simon Young, DDS, MD, PhD, FACS, is Associate Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Dentistry. He completed his DDS at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, in 2003, his PhD at Rice University, Department of Bioengineering, Houston, Texas, in 2008, and his MD at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2011. He subsequently completed first an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and then a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Immuno-Engineering at Harvard University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Dr. Young is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is the author of over 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has an NIH-funded laboratory that studies biomaterials-based cancer immunotherapies and maxillofacial tissue engineering.

    Disclosure(s): Amend Surgical: Consultant (Ongoing); KLS Martin: Research Grant or Support (Ongoing); Proteocyte AI, Toronto: Consultant (Ongoing)

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.5 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680


  • Upper Lip Lift Surgery - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Achieving consistent and desired upper lip lift results requires precision and expertise. This 60-minute webinar will give an in-depth overview of the upper lip lift procedure. Many patients considering a lip lift exhibit a long upper lip with diminished tooth exposure as a natural result of the aging process. During surgery, a small amount of skin is removed to shorten the upper, increasing the amount of pink vermillion and tooth exposed. The incision is well-hidden in the base of the nose, and the procedure can be performed in the OMS office with intravenous sedation or local anesthesia. This webinar will discuss patient qualifications for upper lip lift surgery as well as advice for attaining consistent outcomes. Code: WCE240710R

    Achieving consistent and desired upper lip lift results requires precision and expertise. This 60-minute webinar will give an in-depth overview of the upper lip lift procedure. Many patients considering a lip lift exhibit a long upper lip with diminished tooth exposure as a natural result of the aging process. During surgery, a small amount of skin is removed to shorten the upper, increasing the amount of pink vermillion and tooth exposed. The incision is well-hidden in the base of the nose, and the procedure can be performed in the OMS office with intravenous sedation or local anesthesia. This webinar will discuss patient qualifications for upper lip lift surgery as well as advice for attaining consistent outcomes.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Determine the proper selection of patients for an upper lip lift.  
    2. Perform the procedure in a sequential fashion.  
    3. Achieve consistent upper lip lift results.

    An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
    Original Release Date: July 10, 2024
    Expiration Date: July 10, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Michael Morrissette, DDS, FACS

    In practice over 25 years, Dr. Michael Morrissette is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Morrissette performs various facial cosmetic surgeries, including neurotoxin injections, facelifts and neck lifts. He has lectured nationally and internationally on numerous topics and techniques of facial cosmetic surgery and has extensive knowledge and experience with cosmetic chin surgery. He is president of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, an organization which comprises a wide range of specialists such as facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists, oculoplastic surgeons and OMSs.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial disclosures.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Techniques to Improve Success of Immediate Implant Placement in Any Site and Digital Immediate Temporization - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The ability to replace teeth with immediate implants has become the standard of care in today’s modern implant practice. Additionally, patients seeking to replace anterior teeth with minimal to no downtime create an urgent need for the clinician to provide such treatments. This 60-minute webinar will focus on evidence-based techniques to improve the ability of the OMS to place immediate implants in any site. The importance of osteotomy techniques, implant thread design and the role of primary stability will be discussed. The webinar will review a simple digital workflow for immediate temporization in the esthetic zone. Code: WCE240820R

    The ability to replace teeth with immediate implants has become the standard of care in today’s modern implant practice. Additionally, patients seeking to replace anterior teeth with minimal to no downtime create an urgent need for the clinician to provide such treatments. This 60-minute webinar will focus on evidence-based techniques to improve the ability of the OMS to place immediate implants in any site. The importance of osteotomy techniques, implant thread design and the role of primary stability will be discussed. The webinar will review a simple digital workflow for immediate temporization in the esthetic zone.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Analyze when to consider placing immediate implants in any site.  
    2. Examine digitally fabricating and inserting a temporary implant crown in the esthetic zone.

    An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
    Original Release Date: August 20, 2024
    Expiration Date: August 20, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Naushad R. Edibam, DMD

    Dr. Naushad Edibam obtained his DMD degree from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine and then completed a one-year internship and four-year residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Edibam is a nominated member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a Diplomate of ABOMS and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, and a fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He also is a clinical instructor at Yale New Haven Hospital’s oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program and was a 2022 recipient of the Bernard Levine Teacher of the Year Award in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, awarded by the graduating OMS residents. Additionally, he maintains a private practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Stamford, Conn.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Current Controversies in the Management of MRONJ - On Demand Access
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication of antiresorptive medications used for treating cancer and metabolic bone diseases. Difficulties in diagnosis, prevention and treatment exist and can lead to providers being hesitant to treat patients on these medications. This 60-minute webinar will discuss current controversies in the management of MRONJ, including review of AAOMS’s Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw – 2022 Update Position Paper. Experts will provide actionable strategies for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Code: WCE240620R

    Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication of antiresorptive medications used for treating cancer and metabolic bone diseases. Difficulties in diagnosis, prevention and treatment exist and can lead to providers being hesitant to treat patients on these medications. This 60-minute webinar will discuss current controversies in the management of MRONJ, including review of AAOMS’s Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw – 2022 Update Position Paper. Experts will provide actionable strategies for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

    1. Analyze updates from the 2022 AAOMS MRONJ Position Paper on prevalence and etiology of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.  
    2. Determine available non-opioid alternatives.  
    3. Discuss strategies to prevent MRONJ development in patients with cancer and osteoporosis.  
    4. Examine areas of consensus and controversy in the management of MRONJ.

    An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
    Original Release Date: June 20, 2024
    Expiration Date: June 20, 2027
    Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
    Method of participation: Self-Study

    Tara L. Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD

    Professor

    UCLA School of Dentistry

    Dr. Tara Aghaloo is Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She completed her dental training at UMKC, and her oral and maxillofacial surgery residency, MD, and PhD at UCLA. She is a Diplomate of ABOMS, and her clinical practice focuses on bone and soft-tissue regeneration, dental implants and osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ). Dr. Aghaloo is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a past President of the Academy of Osseointegration.

    Disclosure(s): Amgen: Research Grant or Support (Terminated, February 21, 2023); Radius Health: Research Grant or Support (Ongoing)

    Brent B. Ward, DDS, MD, FACS

    Section Head and Chair

    Michigan Medicine/School of Dentistry/University of Michigan

    Dr. Ward is the Chalmers J. Lyons Professor, Professor of Dentistry and Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He earned his dental degree at the University of Southern California and completed his medical degree and postgraduate training, including his residency and fellowship, at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ward is a member of the multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology Program at UM and Program Director of the Oral/Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship. He chairs both the AAOMS Committee on Education and Training and the AAOMS Committee on Oral, Head and Neck Oncologic & Reconstructive Surgery. Additionally, he was a member of the 2022 AAOMS Task Force on MRONJ.

    Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

    Continuing Education Provider Approval
    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

    ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

    ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

    AGD - Accepted Program Provider
    FAGD/MAGD Credit
    11/1/22-12/31/26
    Provider ID# 214680

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.