3 LIVE CE UNITS
Instructor: Dr. Joanne Conaway, N.D., B.S.N., R.N.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the description for the physiological causes, symptoms and complications resulting from acid reflux. While acid reflux is only a mild annoyance for many people, it can cause severe pain and medical complications for millions of people. Heartburn is estimated to effect more that 60 million Americans at least once each month and as many as 15 million individuals on a daily basis.
This course will examine the causes of GERD as well the medical complications that result from acid reflux. This course will also review the various recommendations to reduce or cure GERD including lifestyle modifications, medications and surgical therapies. Included will be a section on the possible dental complications caused by GERD.
After completing this course, the clinician will be able to:
- Identify the most common signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Describe the physiologic factors that cause GERD to occur.
- Identify the most common medical complications that can result from GERD.
- Discuss lifestyle modifications recommended to reduce the symptoms of GERD.
- Describe the various prescription and OTC medications used to treat GERD.
- Describe the most common surgical approaches to eliminate GERD.
I really enjoyed this course. It was very informative. The instructor was professional and very passionate about this subject Thank you!
Bertha A., RDA, California
Best CE I’ve listened to in a long time!
– Laura S., RDH, Maryland
Well-taught! Interesting and engaging presentation!
– Monica B., DDS, Georgia
About Live, Interactive Webcast Continuing Education Seminars:
A live, interactive webinar is similar to attending a continuing education seminar in your community, except that you attend via your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Each course is live and allows and encourages your participation. As long as you have access to a device that can play sound, you can participate in an ACES webinar. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate in our webinars. When you enroll in an ACES course, you will be sent an email with the course syllabus and complete information on how to join the webinar. At the conclusion of your live webinar, you will receive an email with a link to your online quiz. Once you complete your quiz, you’ll automatically receive your continuing education certificate via email.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
Instructor: Dr. Joanne Conaway - No relevant financial relationship to report.
Education Advisory Committee (EAC): Members of the EAC have no relevant financial relationships to report.
ACES ownership and staff: No relevant financial relationship to report.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems is an ADA CERP Recognized provider for dental continuing education. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems (Provider RP4393) has been approved by the Dental Board of California as a provider of dental continuing education.