Live Webinars

Connecting Heart and Oral Health: Blood Pressure Screenings and Referrals in the Dental Setting

(1 Free CE Credit)

Each year, approximately 29 million people are seen for a dental visit but not a medical visit, making dental visits a valuable opportunity to screen for health risks such as high blood pressure. As trusted points of contact, oral health teams are uniquely positioned to support early detection, provide patient education, and facilitate critical coordinated care.

Join CareQuest Institute and the American Heart Association for a webinar that will explore the connection between heart health and oral health, with a focus on the importance of high blood pressure screening. Expert speakers will review why screenings, referrals, and patient education matter in oral health settings — and how these actions can help reduce the risk of unmanaged conditions that can lead to medical emergencies. They’ll also highlight practical decision‑making frameworks, share real-world implementation models, and showcase tools and resources — including the American Heart Association’s Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ initiative in collaboration with Delta Dental — to support adoption in everyday practice.

Medication Safety in Dentistry: Providing Comprehensive Care for Medically Complex Patients   

(1 Free CE Credit)

As the dental patient population ages and medication regimens become increasingly complex, dental providers are routinely encountering patients on anticoagulants, GLP‑1 receptor agonists, and multiple concurrent systemic therapies. These medications carry important implications for dental treatment planning, risk assessment, and patient safety, yet guidance is often fragmented, unclear, or impractical for day-to-day practice.

Join CareQuest Institute and the American Academy of Oral Medicine for a webinar featuring a pharmacist and an oral medicine specialist who will provide practical strategies for identifying and managing medication-related risks in dental practice. Through case scenarios, expert speakers will demonstrate how to efficiently review medication lists, recognize high-risk situations, and balance dental needs with overall patient health. Their presentation will bridge medical knowledge and real-world dental practice, empowering providers to deliver safer, more confident care to patients — especially those with complex medical histories.

Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Dental Care: Practical Guidance for Premedication Decisions 

(1 Free CE Credit)

Premedication decisions — particularly around antibiotic prophylaxis — require careful consideration to ensure patient safety while avoiding overuse and contributing to the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

Join CareQuest Institute and the American Academy of Oral Medicine for a webinar that will provide clear, practical guidance on when premedication is appropriate — and when it is not. The unique panel of experts will highlight the risks of antibiotic overuse, review current recommendations – including updated guidance for infective endocarditis and artificial joints – and address common areas of confusion in dental practice. They’ll explain how to assess patient risk, apply evidence-based recommendations, and make confident decisions that support both individual patient outcomes and responsible antibiotic stewardship.