OMS Practice Valuation Methodologies and Uses

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.

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.

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

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

Understanding NCCI Edits and Avoiding Claim Denials

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. 

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.

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.

Upper Lip Lift Surgery

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.

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. 

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 live activity 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

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.

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. 

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 live activity 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.

Pain Management in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

OMSs are highly specialized in oral pain management by virtue of their training and experience. Much like the rest of the healthcare community, opioid-free or limited opioid prescription pain management has been trending upward in the oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty. However, this trend creates a dilemma when non-opioid pain management is inadequate for pain management. This 60-minute webinar will explore the risks and benefits of opioid and non-opioid pain management as well as alternatives in the pain management armamentarium to consider.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify the risk of use of opioid analgesics even when appropriate.  
2. Determine available non-opioid alternatives.  
3. Discuss contraindication to opioid and non-opioid analgesics.

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. 

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 live activity 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.

Defusing Angry Patients at the Front Desk

The healthcare profession is experiencing a growing and alarming trend in workplace violence. This 90-minute webinar will discuss strategies and tactics for defusing a situation without harm. Participants will learn about proxemics in the workplace and how to use space and distance to safely communicate. Participants will hone their verbal skills – including rate, volume and tone – and will learn options for resolution while setting non-negotiable boundaries. The importance of planning, practice and debrief to improve outcomes will be stressed. The webinar will end with a discussion of the major components of an effective workplace violence prevention program. These elements include senior leader support; sound policies, procedures and practices; implementing a multidisciplinary threat assessment team; communicating with staff regularly; and the role of data collection and analysis in program improvement.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Describe the dynamics and underlying factors contributing to an increase in healthcare violence.  
2. Recognize the role that proxemics play in safely approaching and interacting with an angry persona.  
3. Apply the verbal “do’s and don’ts” relative to use of verbal skills when dealing with angry patients.  
4. Demonstrate how to negotiate for a win-win while setting non-negotiables.  
5. Employ skills in dealing with these inevitable situations.

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

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

Fundamental to the anesthesia assistant’s role is a strong understanding of the interactions between drugs and patients. Knowledge of pharmacology is imperative, as it is vital that medications are administered correctly and monitored closely to avoid complications while delivering optimal patient care. This course is designed to strengthen attendees’ knowledge of pharmacology and build confidence in this field. A basic review of pharmacological concepts will be covered, placing emphasis on sedation, anesthetics and emergency drugs. Medication variations and administration methods will be discussed in detail, and example cases will be presented to demonstrate the anesthesia assistant’s decision-making process.

*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 basic pharmacologic concepts and their clinical applications.  
2. Examine the sedation/anesthesia continuum to drugs and patients. 
3. Describe the occupational hazards associated with trace amounts of nitrous oxide in the working environment.

An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Release Date: April 10, 2024
Expiration Date: April 10, 2027
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

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

Several new evidence-based studies have led to a renewed scrutiny regarding the role antibiotics play in the success of dental implant therapy. This 60-minute webinar will provide a thorough literature review on this topic. Penicillin-allergic patients may have a higher risk of implant failure due to factors still poorly understood, and the widespread use of alternative antibiotics in such patients can create detrimental healthcare issues that extend beyond the dental implant. Therefore, clinicians should consider having a discussion with penicillin-allergic patients about the possibility of delabeling the penicillin allergy. Good antibiotic stewardship may play an important role not only in dental implant success, but in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify if antibiotics have an impact on success rates of dental implants.  
2. Explain why clindamycin may be detrimental to the overall healthcare management of the dental implant patient.  
3. Create an antibiotic protocol for patients in all scenarios, which represents good antibiotic stewardship.

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: March 28, 2024
Expiration Date: March 28, 2027
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
Method of participation: Self-Study

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.

OMSs and patients are at risk of ocular exposure to pathogens and physical or chemical injury during oral and maxillofacial procedures. Ocular injuries and infections may lead to serious long-term consequences such as potential blindness. Yet eye protection for OMS team members and patients is often suboptimal or lacking entirely. This 90-minute webinar will review best practices for eye protection during all phases of oral healthcare, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, instrument reprocessing, light-curing procedures, and cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces. Non-clinical ocular hazards, such as blue light exposure and digital eye strain, also will be addressed.

*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. Describe proper eye protection for dental healthcare personnel and patients during all phases of the delivery of oral healthcare.  
2. Identify potential eye safety hazards in the OMS setting.  
3. Discuss the proper wear and fit of eye protection.  
4. Describe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations to reduce eye injuries and protect against ocular infection exposures.  
5. Implement recommended protocols in the event of an eye injury.

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

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

Healthcare professionals frequently offer their colleagues discounted rates or other similar benefits as a professional courtesy. Regardless of good intentions, if it appears that a benefit is being offered in exchange for referrals, you may unknowingly be in violation of the Stark Law, federal Anti-Kickback rules or similar state statutes. These laws exist to ensure that unnecessary procedures are not being performed and that there is an even playing field between providers and practices. OMSs should understand the differences between the various relevant laws (e.g., whether only applicable to designated health services) as well as whether a proposed professional courtesy can generally be offered and, if so, what requirements must be satisfied in order to avoid potential liability. When developing a professional courtesy policy, an OMS may need to consider which services are being discounted, who the discount is being offered to and what requirements must be met in order for the professional courtesy offering to be exempt from scrutiny or fall under a safe harbor provision.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify laws and rules related to professional courtesy offerings (i.e., Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute.) 
2. Examine common professional courtesy pitfalls resulting in vulnerability to liability.  
3. Distinguish professional offerings and utilize this knowledge to prepare a generally acceptable professional courtesy policy.  

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: February 14, 2024
Expiration Date: February 14, 2027
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

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.