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The Morton Amsterdam Dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Professor in the Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences, Dr. Mark S. Wolff holds a DDS (1981) and PhD in Oral Biology and Pathology (1997) from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. Prior to Penn Dental Medicine, he held leadership positions with Stony Brook University and NYU. Dr Wolff has been a lifelong advocate for individuals with disabilities through the lifespan, and he started his dental career as a private practitioner, creating a family practice that focused on the medically compromised and patients with disabilities of all ages. He has published more than 100 papers, text chapters and edited multiple textbooks and is an experienced principal investigator for extramurally funded research.
Integrated Electronic Health Records in Dentistry- an FDI Task Force
The adoption and optimal utilization of integrated dental and medical Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has the potential to transform healthcare, but its success hinges on understanding user needs and applicability in diverse settings. FDI and Henry Schein initiated a project to identify user needs, develop oral health (OH) recommendations, indicators, and promote holistic patient data collection.
This session will discuss the advantages of integrating dental and medical electronic health records in improving patient general health outcomes and quality of care, reducing patient adverse health outcomes and improving the health economic determinations of Value-based Oral Health Care.
In February 2023, FDI and Henry Schein sponsored an in-person meeting, that brought together an expert group that:
1. Discussed the outcomes of a comprehensive EHR scoping review (examining both integrated and non-integrated systems), extracted vital data, and explored the presence of OH indicators discussing the needs, preferences, operational barriers, and facilitators.
2. Gathered End-User Opinions, including dental and other healthcare professionals, to obtain their valuable perspectives.
Learning objectives
- Participants will understand the role of the electronic health record in improving general health and oral health outcomes.
- Participants will understand how the collection of key health indicators from the medical records can improve the oral health outcomes of their patient population and reduce untoward outcomes in the office.
- Participants will understand the value of diagnostic coding in a value-based economic compensation model.
Colgate Total Active Prevention: A New Era of SnF2 Stabilized by Nitrate and Phosphates
Despite advancements in oral health care, the burden of oral diseases persists. Daily oral hygiene is an essential public health strategy for maintaining oral health, contributing to the well-being of individuals and preventing the root cause of many common oral diseases associated with a dysbiotic microbiome. Active prevention through the use of advanced oral health products can play a pivotal role in reducing this burden by preventing the onset and progression of oral diseases and the development of potential systemic health issues linked to poor oral hygiene.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the connection between a dysbiotic oral microbiome and the onset of various oral diseases.
- Explore evidence-based development of a novel stannous-powered formulation that has led to the improved performance benefits expected from modern oral care products.
- Understand the value of preventative oral health multi-benefit regimens to ensure better whole mouth health outcomes.