Teledentistry: A New Normal—Applications to Consider for Private Practices

Dr. Nathan Suter

• Understand teledentistry as a tool to increase access to dental care in urgent situations
• Describe examples of how teledentistry has been used to improve access to care and mitigate risk during COVID-19
• Discuss challenges and opportunities for dental practices implementing teledentistry strategies in a rapidly changing care environment.

Practice Management Issues In the New COVID Era (Panel Presentation)

Everyone is learning on the go as they return to the dental office, dealing with the effects of COVID-19 and how it’s changing the way you practice. We know you have plenty of questions. Our panel members have been in the middle of it all and are ready answer to your questions regarding practice management concerns, employer and labor law, PPE use, insurance issues, MDA activities and more. You will be able to submit your questions for a panel discussion featuring

• MDA President, Dr. Mike Berry (private practice in Moberly)
• MDA Treasurer and Education Committee Chair, Dr. Jon Copeland (private practice in Wildwood)
• MDA New Dentist Committee Chair, Dr. Megan Lenahan (pediatric private practice in St. Louis)
• MDA Executive Director, Vicki Wilbers
• MDIS Director of Operations, Jerri Wildhaber.

You may submit your questions by emailing mandy@modentalmail.org. Deadline for submission is June 11. The panel will group the most common questions by category and respond accordingly. Some live Q&A and clarification also will be offered at the conclusion of the presentation June 18.

Endodontic Potpourri: Clinical Decision Making in Endodontics

Endodontic needs are present in every general dental practice. Dr. Jansson will discuss endodontic prognosis, cracked teeth, and antibiotic usage as they relate to managing these cases. Appropriate management of acute signs and symptoms will be addressed. It is our hope that this discussion will increase the tools and knowledge that you have available to triage, diagnose and manage endodontic emergencies in your office.

Course Objectives:

• Improve understanding of endodontic diagnosis
• Ensure contemporary usage of antibiotics as they relate to endodontic etiology
• Facilitate critical thinking in the endodontic component of treatment planning

Bio:
Born and raised in Utah, Dr. Erick A. Jansson attended Utah Valley State College from 2000 to 2006, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Following graduation, he went on to attend Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, where he graduated from in 2010, and began his service in the United States Army. Dr. Jansson received his certificate of Endodontics after completing two years of training during his Endodontic Residency at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In June 2016 he opened his practice in Jefferson City, MO. 

Dr. Jansson is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, Missouri Dental Association and served as President of the Jefferson City Dental Society from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he is a board member of Missouri Dental Insurance Services and Missouri Dental Association. Dr. Jansson and his wife, Lara, live in Jefferson City with their six children.