Venue:
Dyker Beach Golf Course
1030 86th Street*
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 836-9722
*Main entrance driveway is at 88th Street and 7th Avenue; venue parking lot is at 86th Street and 11th Avenue

Featured Clinician:
Thomas Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P., C.D.E., C.P.M.P.
Adjunct Instructor, Allied Health Program and Dental Hygiene, New York University; Consultant, ADA Council on Scientific Affairs

*Attendees MUST attend both parts of this two-part lecture to receive full credit for the course. Partial credit for either segment of the course will NOT be offered.

Synopsis:
Un-Break My Heart: Cardiovascular Disease and Dental Considerations
Cardiovascular disease is one of the major diseases affecting adults in the U.S. While mortality from heart disease has been declining steadily recently, hospital admissions related to cardiovascular disease are on the rise due, in part, to our aging population. Hypertension remains one of the major risk factors for heart failure in men and women. It is often asymptomatic and many times may only be discovered at a routine check-up with a medical or dental professional. This program will provide an overview of cardiovascular disease and the medications used in its treatment. Using case scenarios, special emphasis will be given to developing patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning and proper care of our medically complex dental patients. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to: 

• Discuss the family of cardiovascular diseases and the complex interplay with systemic inflammation and co-morbid diseases.
• Review the classes of medications used in the treatment of hypertension, along with their pharmacologic effects, adverse reactions and dental implications.
• Discuss the mechanism of action of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents, including their adverse reactions and patient care considerations.
• Describe the treatment modifications and care planning strategies recommended for dental patients with cardiovascular disease. 

“Take It On the Run, Baby”: Street Drugs, Illicit Drugs and Licit Drugs Used Illicitly
It's a fast-paced world and unfortunately, many of our patients seek the assistance of substances to cope with and get through their busy, trying days. However, the use and abuse of both illicit and licit substances has the potential to produce systemic adverse reactions and life-threatening medical emergencies during dental treatment. This program will provide participants with an overview of the most common substances of abuse, along with their potential contraindications to dental therapy and the resulting necessity, if any, for dosage modifications of commonly used dental drugs. Using case scenarios, special emphasis will be given to developing patient management strategies and treatment planning techniques essential for successfully identifying and delivering proper care to our substance-abusing patients. Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to: 

• Discuss the impact of substance dependence and abuse on dental therapy and on overall patient health.
• Identify the most common illicit and licit substances of abuse and dependence and discuss street names, common adverse effects, oral manifestations and dental treatment considerations
• Describe techniques useful in identifying and addressing substance dependency.
• Discuss strategies necessary for successfully managing substance-abusing patients.

Breakfast and lunch included

MCEU - 6 HOURS

Tuition:
Buy more, SAVE more*! Sign up for any TWO SDDS courses in 2025 and get ONE course of equal or lesser value for free (excluding CPR and hands-on courses)! To redeem this offer, complete a course registration form and mail or fax to SDDS Headquarters. SDDS staff will register you for the courses of your choosing and apply the discount!

*This offer is for SDDS members only.

Register

*Due to an ADA systems upgrade, online registration for all meetings is unavailable until further notice. To register for this course, complete a course registration form and fax/mail to SDDS Headquarters. 

Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All requests for refunds or credits must be made in writing or by phone and received at least two weeks prior to the course date. A full refund, less a ten dollar ($10.00) administrative charge, or if requested and available, credit for a similarly priced course will be issued. Refunds or credits requested after this date will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival for courses and/or weather conditions. In the event that a course is cancelled by Second District, paid tuition will be fully refunded.

With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, THOMAS VIOLA, R.Ph., C.C.P., C.D.E., C.P.M.P. has earned his international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of

Pharmacology Declassified, his mission is to provide clinicians with valuable insight into the dental considerations of general medicine, as well as the medical considerations of general dentistry. As an award-winning educator, Mr. Viola is a member of the faculty of 15 dental professional degree programs. A widely published author who is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, he currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs. As an award-winning speaker, Mr. Viola has been recognized by many organizations and associations as one of the most sought after lecturers in dentistry and has presented over 1,000 informative and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals since 2001.

Second District Dental Society is a recognized sponsor by the N.Y.S. Education Department, ADA CERP and the AGD.

Unless otherwise stated, all featured speakers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial arrangements or affiliations with any corporate organizations that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning the continuing education activities stated herein.