Toddler smiling while brushing her teeth

Medical–Dental Integration: Oral Evaluation and Fluoride Varnish Application

Activity description

Dental caries affect 23% of US children aged 2 to 5 years. Medical providers play a pivotal role in promoting early preventive dental care and the early detection of dental issues, both of which greatly reduce the risk of complications. This on-demand e-module will equip medical providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote oral health effectively in the pediatric population. Participants will gain insight into the importance of the medical provider’s role and the benefits of comprehensive oral evaluations, fluoride varnish application and timely referrals to dental professionals.

This on-demand e-module is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, PAs, nurses and nurse practitioners who care for the pediatric population.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

  • Discuss the critical role of medical providers in promoting and maintaining oral health.
  • Demonstrate the steps and techniques for conducting a comprehensive oral evaluation. 
  • Explain the benefits and application process of fluoride varnish in preventing dental caries.
  • Discuss the importance of timely referrals to dental professionals following oral evaluation.

Provided by
This activity is provided by Optum Health Education and UnitedHealthcare Dental.

Commercial support
No commercial support was received for this activity.

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Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.50 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.50 Attendance - General Attendance
Activity opens: 
12/13/2024
Activity expires: 
12/13/2027
Rating: 
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Faculty/Planners
Elizabeth Albert, MD
Clinical Planner 
Optum Health Education

Zena Oshiro
Manager, Dental Case Management
UnitedHealthcare Dental

Juanita Rodriguez
Dental Case Manager
UnitedHealthcare Dental

Disclosures of relevant financial relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Optum Health Education (OHE) requires all those in control of educational content to disclose their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined by the ACCME as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients. Individuals must disclose all financial relationships, regardless of the amount, with ineligible companies and regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. OHE ensures that the content is independent of commercial bias.

The faculty/planners have no financial relationships to disclose.

 

Accreditation statement
Joint Provider LogoIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Optum Health Education and Optum Serve. Optum Health Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Credit designation statements
IPCE Credit LogoThis activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Nurses
The participant will be awarded up to 0.50 contact hour(s) of credit for attendance and completion of supplemental materials.

Nurse practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.

Physicians
Optum Health Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided to learners upon completion of activity requirements, enabling participants to register with licensing boards or associations that have not been preapproved for credits. To apply for credit types not listed above, participants should use the procedure established by the specific organization from which they wish to obtain credit.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.50 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.50 Attendance - General Attendance
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