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. Code: WPM240515

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. Code: WCE240523

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: WCE240620

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: WCE240710

Register for this 2-part webinar series on Anesthesia and save $50 off the original price of $250! Code: WCE24B02

Dental implants are a well-known, predictable and desirable treatment option for missing teeth. Although implant survival is extremely high, favorable outcomes depend greatly on proper case selection, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical and prosthetic execution, and management of complications. Patients are continuously seeking more complicated treatment modalities, even in cases of inadequate bone or challenging locations such as the posterior maxilla. Treatment options for these types of cases include short implants, pterygoid implants, zygomatic implants, sinus augmentation and tilted implants. This 60-minute webinar will instruct the practicing OMS on achieving the most ideal and successful implant outcomes in the resorbed posterior maxilla. Code: WCE240813

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 as well as current literature on the role of antibiotic choice on the success of implants. Code: WCE240820

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: WCW241009

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: WPM241016

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: WCE241107