This course aims to cover the following objectives, which will be presented in five individual online modules:
Appreciate the benefits of routine evaluation of patient-rated outcome measures as it pertains to patient-centered, whole person health care, evidence-based practice, and driving treatment decisions
Define and describe fundamental concepts of clinical outcomes assessment included disablement models, clinician vs. patient-rated outcomes, generic vs. specific patient-rated outcome measures, and single vs. multi-item patient-rated outcome measures
Identify commonly used patient-rated outcome measures for use in athletic populations
Implement strategies to evaluate patient outcomes in clinical practice
Discuss the value of using outcomes data collection for professional advancement

Please note that following the five modules, you will be asked to answer 10 knowledge questions about the content presented in the modules. Additionally, be sure to view each module in its entirety. It is recommended to take notes as you will not be permitted to return to a module once you have proceeded forward.

** This EBP home study course will take approximately 1.75 hours to complete **

To receive 1.75 EBP CEUs for this home study course, you must receive at least a 70% on the knowledge assessment. Following the completion of the course and knowledge assessment, you will receive an email from the AT-PBRN with your EBP CEU certificate, if warranted.

If you have any questions at any point throughout the home study course, please contact the AT-PBRN using the following link: Contact the AT-PBRN

Although injury prevention is a domain for athletic trainers (ATs), implementation science is a burgeoning area and many ATs may not have had specific education on preventive training program (PTP) implementation. This course aims to describe the most recent evidence on the benefits PTPs have on athlete injury risk, injury rate and sport performance. Additionally, ATs may not have the time to run PTPs every single day in their clinical setting. Coaches, particularly at the high school level do not utilize PTPs.  ATs can train coaches to effectively implement PTPs with their athletes, however ATs may not have background on the most effective strategies to train coaches. This course will present a framework that ATs can use to begin the PTP implementation process within their own settings.

The specific objectives for this course include the development of the participant’s ability to:

1. Discuss the current state of evidence for preventive training programs (PTPs)
2. Describe the 7-steps for successful PTP design and development
3. Prepare strategies for PTP implementation in different sport-specific or setting-specific scenarios, including but not limited to, youth sport, girls’ basketball, and the military.

According to the education levels described by the PDC, this continuing education course is considered to be Essential Level, and is appropriate for all athletic trainers.

(1.0 EBP CEUs – FREE)

Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are the most common injuries associated with physical activity and athletic participation. Up to 70% of individuals who sustain a single LAS will eventually develop chronic ankle instability (CAI), which has been associated with long-term consequences such as decreased health-related quality of life and decreased physical activity. To help mitigate consequences related to CAI, recent studies have investigated different approaches in managing patients who suffer a LAS, including the use of patient-reported outcome measures, clinician-reported outcome measures, and various treatment approaches. Although LAS present a major challenge for health care providers, particularly athletic trainers, little is known about the overall effectiveness of current treatment strategies for LAS. Thus, there is a pressing need to identify effective treatment strategies that will optimize patient outcomes and reduce re-injury risk.

While treatments should be individualized, balance training has been shown to be an effective strategy to improve postural control and reduce recurrent LAS risk, and should be a part of every LAS rehabilitation protocol. ATs should use a combination of patient-reported outcome measures and clinician-rated outcome measures to guide the treatment and management of LAS and to improve patient outcomes, reduce the risk of LAS re-injury, and prevent the onset of CAI.

The specific objectives for this course include the development of the participant’s ability to:

1. Discuss the progression of an acute lateral ankle sprain to chronic ankle instability
2. Describe the evidence regarding the treatment of lateral ankle sprain injuries
3. Identify patient-reported outcome measures and clinician-rated outcome measures appropriate for lateral ankle sprain rehabilitation

According to the education levels described by the PDC, this continuing education course is considered to be Advanced Level, and is appropriate for all athletic trainers.

(0.75 EBP CEUs – FREE)

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Substance Use Disorder

Date:                      Friday, October 29, 2021

Time:                      10:00 AM CST, 11 AM EST, 8 AM PST

Location:               Zoom

Audience:              The Dental Professional

Format:                 Lecture

CE Credit:              2.0 credits

Tuition:                  $69

Course Description:

A virtual two-hour course focusing on evidence-based best practices for use of opioids in pain management in the dental office. The course will review the epidemiology, the patterns, and trends, of the opioid epidemic and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in the US, discuss the social, financial, and human cost of the opioid epidemic and SUD in the US, and examine the role of dental professionals and healthcare providers in the current US opioid epidemic. Finally, the program will discuss risk factors for the development of substance use disorder; common drugs abused; provide strategies to approach these patients to discuss the risk factors of use of opioid analgesics in the development of substance use disorders in adults and adolescence, and provide resources for family members.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Review the epidemiology, the patterns, and trends, of the opioid epidemic and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in the US.
2. Discuss the social, financial, and human cost of the opioid epidemic and SUD in the US
3. Examine the role of dental professionals and healthcare providers in the current US opioid epidemic.
4. Discuss the risk factors of the use of opioid analgesics in the development of substance use disorders in adults and adolescence.
5. Appraise the evidence-based management of dental pain
6. Management of patients with active SUD and patients in recovery from SUD in need of dental treatment

Meet the Speaker:

Dr. A. Omar Abubaker, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Abubaker currently serves as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery School of Medicine, and Chairman of the Department of Dentistry, at MCV Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a practicing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and authored two oral and maxillofacial surgery textbooks, over 100 chapters, and over 50 peer-review scientific articles and numerous abstracts and scientific presentations. He maintains an active intramural private practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery in addition to his teaching and administrative responsibilities. Dr. Abubaker recently earned a Graduate Certificate in International Addiction Studies from the International Program in Addiction Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, The University of Adelaide, Australia, and Kings College London, England. He recently became involved in education and research in the field of addiction and the opioid epidemic.

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

60 minute Review of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation/60 Minute Review of Local Anesthesia Techniques

Date:                    Thursday, November 4, 2021

Time:                    7:00 PM CST,8 PM EST, 5 PM PST

Location:              Zoom

Audience:            The Dental Professional

Format:                Lecture

CE Credit:             2.0 credits

Tuition:                 $69

Course Description: 60 Minute Review of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation

This course is a concise, evidence-based overview in nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation. A review of the properties, physiology, and administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation will be presented.

Learning Objectives: 60 Minute Review of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Appreciate the significance of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation in dentistry.
• Recognize the physical properties of nitrous oxide.
• Discuss the pharmacokinetic properties (interactions within the body) of nitrous oxide.
• Understand the steps for appropriate administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.

Course Description: 60 Minute Review of Local Anesthesia Techniques

This course is a concise, evidence-base overview in modifications to specific local anesthesia techniques. A review in alternative administration of local anesthesia will be presented.

Learning Objectives: 60 Minute Review of Local Anesthesia Techniques

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Review anatomy and target areas for better delivery of profound local anesthesia; with emphasis in the inferior alveolar nerve block technique.
• Describe specific modifications and reason for modifications in various injection techniques.
• Restore confidence in ability to successfully achieve profound local anesthesia.

Meet the Speaker:

Lynne Morgan, R.D.H., M.S., M.A.

Ms. Morgan is an Adjunct Dental Hygiene Faculty, Division of Dental Hygiene and Division of Periodontology, teaches dental anatomy, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation to dental hygiene students and periodontal instrumentation to first and second-year dental students. She is also involved in teaching local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation to practicing dental hygienists in a series of continuing education courses. Additional responsibilities include clinical dental hygiene instruction to second-year dental hygiene students, periodontal instrumentation to first and second-year dental students, as well as clinical instruction to third and fourth dental students. Her interests focus on curriculum and instructional design. She has received several teaching awards and is a committee member for Dental Hygiene Admissions. Ms. Morgan holds a Certificate in Dental Hygiene from Mott Community College, B.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint, an M.S. in Health Education from the University of Michigan-Flint and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Detroit Mercy. She joined the University in 2014.

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Genetics in Dental Practice, Are You Ready?

Date:                      Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Time:                      7:00 PM CST, 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST

Location:               Zoom

Audience:              The Dental Professional

Format:                 Lecture

CE Credit:              2.0 credits

Tuition:                  $69

Course Description:

With the unmasking of the human genome, our comprehension of the genetic aspects of human disease are leading to new approaches in the prevention, diagnosis and management of craniofacial, oral and dental diseases in dentistry. We are now appreciating the role that hereditary factors contribute to caries, periodontal disease, missing or supernumerary teeth, altered tooth structure, and oral cancer. Based on the expanding market of commercial personalized genetic test kits, dentists should be prepared to discuss genetic factors, testing, and susceptibility for dental disorders with their patients. This presentation will provide a foundation in genetics, resources, genetic disorders and the application of gene wide association studies in the dental practice.

 Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Update on genetic competencies and family histories
• Understanding the principles of dental genetic disorders and utilization of genetic resources
• Basic understanding of gene wide association studies and their application to dentistry

Meet the Speaker:

Mary MacDougall, B.A., Ph.D.

Dr. Mary MacDougall is the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia. She earned her Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry and her B.A. in Biochemistry at the University of California at San Diego, Revelle College. She has held faculty appointments at three dental schools: the University of Southern California, the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA, Adjunct Professor) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB, Adjunct Professor). She served as Associate Dean for Research at both UTHSCSA and UAB where she held the Presidents Council Chair in Dental Research and the James R. Rosen Chair in Dental Research, respectively. She is the founding Director of UAB’s Global Center for Craniofacial Oral and Dental Disorders (GC-CODED) and the NIDCR supported training programs DART (UAB) and CO-STAR (UTHSCSA). She served as both the President of the American Association for Dental Research (2005-2006) and the International Association for Dental Research (2013). She has received a number of awards including the IADR Distinguished Scientist Pulp Biology Research Award (2001), the Distinguished Scientist Mineralized Tissue Research Award (2005), the AADR National Student Research Group Mentor of the Year Award (2003), the AADR Distinguished Mentorship Award (2011), the Burton C. Borgelt/SCADA Faculty Advisor Award from the Student Clinician of the American Dental Association (2012), and the IADR Distinguished Women Faculty Mentor (2017). She is an AADR and AAAS Fellow. Dr. MacDougall’s research centers on the molecular mechanisms associated with tooth formation, dental tissue-specific cytodifferentiation, extracellular matrix formation, and dental genetic disorders.  She is an internationally recognized scholar having published 18 book chapters and over 155 peer-reviewed articles. Her research has funded by the NIH/NIDCR since 1985; with total career federal funding in excess of 22.5 million dollars.

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Teritiary Implant Stability

Date:                      Friday, November 12, 2021

Time:                      10:00 AM CST, 11 AM EST, 8 AM PST

Location:               Zoom

Audience:              The Dental Professional

Format:                 Lecture

CE Credit:              2.0 credits

Tuition:                  $69

Course Description:

As implant therapy becomes increasingly commoditized, we must be conscious not to let our ambition outrun our ability. Those involved in the surgical, restorative, and maintenance phases of implantology may have a Significant impact on the longevity of the eventual restoration. Via a live narrated Zoom PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q&A period, this course focuses on the treatment-planning, technical, and maintenance aspects of implant surgery which can mean the difference between durable success and deteriorating failure.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Be aware of how periodontal and peri-implant health affect long-term implant stability
• Be aware of how the position and angulation of an implant affect long-term implant stability
• Be aware of how maintenance protocols affect long-term implant stability
• Be aware of what you can do to manage these various phases of implantology, regardless of whether they’re placing the implant, restoring the implant, or both

Meet the Speaker:

Dr. Sam Malkinson, DMD, Cert Perio, Dip ABP, FRCD(c)

Dr. Sam Malkinson graduated from McGill’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2007, and went on to do an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the University of Connecticut, followed by a General Practice Residency at the University of British Columbia. He then pursued a specialty in Periodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also earned his Master’s degree for his thesis concerning the effects of aesthetic crown lengthening on social perceptions. Having returned to Montreal in 2012, he is in full-time private practice limited to periodontics and implantology.

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

5 STEPS TO A PRACTICING DENTISTRY PAIN FREE: Evidence-based Strategies for a Long & Healthy Career

Date:                    Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Time:                    7:00 PM CST, 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST

Location:              Zoom

Audience:            The Dental Professional Community

Format:                Lecture

CE Credit:             1.0 credits

Tuition:                 $39

Course Description:

Did you know that one-third of dentists who retire early are forced to, due to a musculoskeletal disorder? Untreated chronic pain can result in physical and financial disaster!  Now, more than ever, during the COVID-19 pandemic, mental stress can add to physical demands in the operatory, resulting in pain. Due to the multi-factorial nature of work-related pain in dentistry, rarely does a single intervention (i.e. new loupes, strength training) permanently resolve chronic pain issues. Research reveals 5 key areas that are essential to effectively resolving work-related pain in dentistry.  The sequence in which these are implemented is also integral to successfully resolving pain. This dynamic, interactive webinar introduces ground-breaking education that can help rejuvenate your love of doing dentistry and transform your life!

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn the etiologies of work-related pain in dentistry.
• Discover the single most important dental ergonomic intervention to prevent neck pain.
• Implement a technique to easily down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system in the operatory.
• Discover how painful trigger points develop in dental professionals, and a self-treatment protocol.
• Discover which types of stretches are most beneficial and how to perform them.
• Learn how to correct painful muscle imbalances with proper exercise.

Meet the Speaker:

Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS

Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free”, clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry and is recognized internationally as ‘the’ expert in dental ergonomics.  For over 20 years, Dr. Valachi has helped thousands of dental professionals prevent pain and extend their careers with her relevant, evidence-based dental ergonomic education.  She has published more than 80 articles, presented over 1,000 lectures internationally and offers dental ergonomic video training on her website at www.posturedontics.com.

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Silver Diamine Fluoride is the New Black in Medical Management of Caries: What, Why, When, How?

Date:                    Thursday, November 18, 2021

Time:                    7:00 PM CST, 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST

Location:              Zoom

Audience:            The Dental Professional

Format:                Lecture

CE Credit:             2.0 credits

Tuition:                 $69

Course Description:

Oral health has entered a new normal with a need for the reduction of aerosol-producing treatments. Our focus as dentists should be on non- and minimally invasive solutions. To achieve change, clinicians should invest in Silver diamine Fluoride which is the soul of the medical management of caries. This session will cover the WHAT: history of development, mechanisms, evidence, and

Chemistry of SDF; the WHY: advantages and disadvantages with supportive evidence; the WHEN: clinical uses, indications and contraindications; the HOW: incorporation into restorative practice, clinical protocols, and clinical tips from practicing dentists all over the globe. The session will include wide coverage of multiple clinical questions addressing the challenges associated with SDF.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the indications, benefits, and risks for Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to patients.
• Describe the evidence and level of success for using SDF to treat or prevent dental caries.
• Demonstrate the techniques for applying SDF and SMART technique.
• Guide patients through deciding on topical-only versus invasive caries management.
• Describe key research questions about SDF that are under current investigation.
• Identify challenges associated with Silver Diamine Fluoride

Meet the Speaker:

Amal Noureldin, B.D.D., M.S.D., M.S. Ph.D

Dr. Noureldin BDS, MSD, MS, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor, Vice Head, Director of Predoctoral Program and Director of Cariology in the Department of Public Health Sciences of College of Dentistry Texas A&M. specializes in three areas of dentistry, operative dentistry, preventive dentistry and cariology (caries management). She received her dental degree (1993) at Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt. Noureldin began her career as a dentist and a faculty and earned Master of Science degree in Operative Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt (1998). Earned Master of Science in Biomaterials (2003) from Baylor College of Dentistry (Texas A&M University, USA) and PhD degree in Operative dentistry (2007), joint supervision between Baylor College of Dentistry and Faculty of oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. Noureldin is a dentist, scholar, educator and a dedicated mentor. Her research has been broadly concerned with dental caries and white spot lesion prevention and treatment. She is the principal investigator in multiple research grants and projects that has been supported by Industry contracts and intramural grants. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to science by writing a book chapter in the recently published Medical Management of Caries: Silver Diamine Fluoride in 2019. Noureldin is the director of the Prevention Program at COD. In recognition of her leadership qualities and accomplishments, Noureldin was honored with Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award (2016) and Clinical Faculty Research Award in 2019 by Texas A&M College of Dentistry

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Please only register for this course if your application has been approved through the APTA website ccip.apta.org

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For questions about this course please contact Cassie Reynolds at cassiereynolds@atsu.edu

Sponsored by the Orthopedic and Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency programs at A.T. Still University in conjunction with the Physical Therapy Department in the Arizona School of Health Sciences. The Orthopedic and Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency programs are accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).

Course Instructors: Lori Bordenave, PT, DPT, PhD, and Tracy Ellison, PT, DPT

Course Times:

Friday 11/19: 8-5pm (AZ Time)

Saturday 11/20: 8-5pm (AZ Time)

Course Description: This program is designed primarily for people interested in or involved with clinical education (clinical instructors [CIs], Site Coordinator of Clinical Education [SCCEs], Director of Clinical Education [DCEs]) and is recognized by APTA as a Clinical Instructor (CI) Education and Credentialing Program.

Course Objectives:
1. Preparing for physical therapy students during their clinical education experiences

2. Developing learning experiences

3. Supporting ongoing learning through questioning and effective feedback

4. Developing skills of performance evaluation

5. Identifying and managing students with exceptional situations

6. Identifying legal implications for clinical educators, including issues presented by ADA legislation

CEU: Participants are awarded 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours at the end of the course.

FIRM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 25th, 2021

ATSU Physical Therapy Department is qualified to provide physical therapist continuing education courses and activities according to the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (Rule R4-24-402).

CEU courses and other post-professional programs offered at ATSU are not associated with the CAPTE accredited residential Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Partial Root Extraction Therapy (PET): A Tactic to Rescue Buccal Plate

Date:                    Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Time:                    7:00 PM CST, 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST

Location:              Zoom

Audience:            The Dental Professional

Format:                Lecture

CE Credit:             2.0 credits

Tuition:                 $69

Description:

Bone loss around extraction sites is due to the destruction of the periodontal ligament to bone complex. This is problematic in aesthetic areas, specifically the anterior maxilla. Many procedures and materials have been used to regain or cover lost bone structure (such as bone and gingival grafts). These can be costly and time consuming to patients. Research has shown great potential in partial extraction therapies (PET) where part of the natural tooth root is purposely left attached to the buccal plate of bone to prevent its loss. These therapies are more conservative than normal extractions and require no additional materials. This presentation aims at shedding more light on this technique as well its contraindications and limitations.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Review the hard and soft-tissue effects of tooth loss.
• Review the different treatment options for tooth loss and the advantages/ disadvantages of each.
• Review some of the new techniques recommended to mitigate the effects of hard and soft-tissue loss, especially in the aesthetic zone.
• Provide a clear understanding and definition of “Partial Root Extraction Therapy – PET”.
• Review some of the cases treated utilizing PET techniques.
• Review the different contraindications and limitations for using PET.

Meet the Speaker:

Nader Hamdan, B.D.S., M.Sc., M.Dent, FRCD(C)

Dr. Nader Hamdan is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the Graduate Periodontics Program, Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University. Dr. Hamdan received a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) from Jordan University of Science and Technology (Jordan), then a Master of Science (MSc) in Dental Sciences from McGill University (Canada), and a Master of Dentistry in Periodontics (M.Dent.) as well as residency training in periodontics from the University of Manitoba (Canada). Dr. Hamdan is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (Canada), a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery (USA), and a Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (UK).  Dr. Hamdan was invited to speak, lecture and give continuous dental education courses nationally and internationally and has many published scientific articles. Dr. Hamdan was also invited to co-author multiple book chapters and books in the fields of dental Implantology and periodontics and he is a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed international dental journals. Dr. Hamdan holds many memberships in national and international professional organizations. Besides his academic full-time position, Dr. Hamdan treats his own patients in multiple private practices limited to periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery in Canada.

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Dermatology Hands-on Workshop

Dec. 2, 2021| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Evidence-Based Content: It is the policy of the ATSU to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

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Disclosure Statement: It is the policy of the ATSU Continuing Education Department to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  Faculty disclosures will be made in the course syllabus and/or during faculty introductions.  The audience is advised that one or more presentations in this continuing education activity may contain references of unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

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• Peer review for valid, evidence-based content of all materials associated with an educational activity by the course/program director
• Limit content to evidence with no recommendations
• Introduction of a debate format with an unbiased moderator (point-counterpoint)
• Inclusion of moderated panel discussion
• Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
• Limit equipment representatives to providing logistics and operation support only in procedural demonstrations
• Divestiture of the relationship by faculty-The reviewer should be a physician or other scientist with knowledge of the specialty area being reviewed and often times the Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education will perform this first review and can then appoint an independent reviewer.-The independent reviewer is not be involved in the planning of this CME Activity and cannot have a relationship with any corporate entity supporting the CME activity.-The reviewer should have a copy of this policy and a copy of the Standards for Commercial Support to fully grasp their responsibilities as the reviewer. Off-Label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices

It is the policy of the ATSU to require the disclosure of all references to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.

Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by the presenters and planners of educational content in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the ATSU.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in ATSU meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to ATSU’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside ATSU meeting rooms.

Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this ATSU course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and ATSU.

Special Assistance: ATSU complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the CE staff at the registration desk or call 660-626-2232 for assistance.

Primary Care Update: Challenges of Care

Dec. 2-4, 2021

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CLICK HERE for information on our 2021 Big Cedar Pre-Conference: Dermatology Hands-on Workshop

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Evidence-Based Content: It is the policy of the ATSU to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

ATSU Disclosure Policy: All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, CESC, presenters, faculty, authors) participating in an educational activity provided by the ATSU are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. ATSU must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.

Disclosure Statement: It is the policy of the ATSU Continuing Education Department to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  Faculty disclosures will be made in the course syllabus and/or during faculty introductions.  The audience is advised that one or more presentations in this continuing education activity may contain references of unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

Resolution/Mechanism of Identified Conflict of Interest: Independent sources of review include the following: All disclosures will be reviewed by the program/course directors, CE Assistant Vice President, or CE Director for identification of conflicts of interest. Reviewers, working with the program directors will document the mechanism(s) for management and resolution of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to resolve conflict of interest:

• Peer review for valid, evidence-based content of all materials associated with an educational activity by the course/program director
• Limit content to evidence with no recommendations
• Introduction of a debate format with an unbiased moderator (point-counterpoint)
• Inclusion of moderated panel discussion
• Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
• Limit equipment representatives to providing logistics and operation support only in procedural demonstrations
• Divestiture of the relationship by faculty-The reviewer should be a physician or other scientist with knowledge of the specialty area being reviewed and often times the Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education will perform this first review and can then appoint an independent reviewer.-The independent reviewer is not be involved in the planning of this CME Activity and cannot have a relationship with any corporate entity supporting the CME activity.-The reviewer should have a copy of this policy and a copy of the Standards for Commercial Support to fully grasp their responsibilities as the reviewer. Off-Label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices

It is the policy of the ATSU to require the disclosure of all references to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.

Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by the presenters and planners of educational content in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the ATSU.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in ATSU meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to ATSU’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside ATSU meeting rooms.

Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this ATSU course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and ATSU.

Special Assistance: ATSU complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any p is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the CE staff at the registration desk or call

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Educating the Dental Team on Nutritional Counseling for the Patient: From Birth through the Life Cycle

Date:                      Sunday, December 5, 2021

Time:                      2:30 PM CST, 3:30 PM EST, 12:30 PM PST

Location:               Zoom

Audience:              The Dental Professional

Format:                 Lecture

CE Credit:              2.0 credits

Tuition:                  $69

Course Description:

This presentation will discuss the definition of nutrition as well as distinguish between evidence-based ideas and nutritional myths.  The critical role of scientific evidence-based dietary and nutritional counseling for patients across the entire life span- starting with the pregnant mother and moving through infancy, early childhood, elementary and middle school years, adolescence, adulthood and finally geriatric years will be discussed.  Well-balanced nutrition is critical in prevention of most chronic diseases as well as in wound healing. The dental team, consisting of the dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant and including the front desk staff must all fully understand the critical role of diet and nutrition in oral and systemic health and engage in the process of dietary and nutritional counseling for all patients.  It is imperative that scientific evidence be considered and widespread myths about nutrition and their effects understood clearly by dental professionals.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss a clear definition of Nutrition
• Clarify and distinguish between evidence-based ideas and nutritional myths
• Understand the importance of involving the entire dental team in dietary and nutritional counseling for patients across the human life-span
• Describe Dietary Guidelines for all Americans
• Discuss dietary counseling for patients with active caries, periodontal disease, halitosis as well as overweight, obesity, T2 Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, etc.
• Describe dietary advice for patients on soft diets, mechanically pureed diets, those undergoing oral surgery, and denture fabrication

Meet the Speaker:

 Poonam Jain, B.D.S., M.S, M.P.H.

Dr. Poonam Jain is the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and Advanced Dental Education at the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health – A.T. Still University.  She has an M.P.H. from St. Louis University and an M.S. and Certificate in Operative Dentistry from The University of Iowa.  She graduated with a B.D.S. degree from the University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. In addition to her current administrative role as Vice Dean, Dr. Jain has extensive experience teaching and directing didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical courses for pre-doctoral students in operative dentistry, dental materials, dental morphology, cariology, community, and preventive dentistry, special needs, and geriatric dentistry.  She has engaged in numerous research projects and published several research articles as well as abstracts.  Dr. Jain has been very active in mentoring students in research as well.  She also owns a successful private practice in Staunton, Illinois. Dr. Jain has been very active in numerous community service projects and has been the organizer for several Give Kids a Smile, National Children’s Dental Health Month as well as Special Olympics events.  She is a fellow of the International as well as American College of Dentists and serves on the Board of the National CAMBRA Coalition.

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A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Treating Anterior Discolorations: Microabrasions, Resin Infiltration, and Bleaching

Date:                      Thursday, December 9, 2021

Time:                      7:00 PM CST, 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST

Location:               Zoom

Audience:              The Dental Professional

Format:                 Lecture

CE Credit:              2.0 credits

Tuition:                  $69

Course Description:

Not every patient who has discolorations on their front teeth needs to have veneers. Minimally invasive treatments, such as microabrasion, resin infiltration or just bleaching may allow patients to achieve an esthetically pleasing esthetic outcome without the tooth removal and maintenance required with veneers. And many patients have small discolorations for which they desire esthetic improvement but do not wish to undergo veneers. Treating these lesions can be relatively easy with these minimally invasive treatments. Therefore, the aim of this course is to help the clinician determine which treatment is suited for different types of lesions, make the clinician familiar with the different products available, and show the clinician the tips and pitfalls of each procedure.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Teach the diagnosis of different types of tooth discolorations
• Describe the products available
• Present a step-by-step method for each treatment

Meet the Speakers:

Dr. Augusto Robles graduated from “Cayetano Heredia” University in Peru in 1992. After having taking several mini-residencies in Esthetics, Occlusion and All-ceramics in Peru, Dr Robles trained at The University of Michigan receiving the Advanced Specialty Education in Restorative Dentistry Certificate and a Master’s of Science degree also in Restorative Dentistry. Dr Robles currently is an Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences. He is currently the Director of Operative Dentistry. Dr Robles focuses in restorative procedures, adhesive dentistry and digital impressions.

Nathaniel Lawson DMD PhD is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and the program director of the Biomaterials residency program. He graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. He has served as an investigator on over 50 research grants, published 50 peer reviewed articles, 4 book chapters, over 25 articles in trade journals, and 75 research abstracts. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He was the 2016 recipient of the Stanford New Investigator Award and the 2017 3M Innovative Research Fellowship both from the American Dental Association. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.

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ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Provider Live Webinar Series

Oral Cancer and Premalignancy: Guide to Diagnosis and Management

Date:                    Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Time:                    7:00 PM CST, 8 PM EST, 5 PM PST

Location:              Zoom

Audience:            The Dental Professional

Format:                Lecture

CE Credit:             1.5 credits

Tuition:                 $59

Course Description:

This course serves as a review of the clinical and microscopic features of oral premalignant lesions and oral squamous cell carcinoma. The diagnosis and management of commonly encountered premalignant conditions of the oral cavity, such as leukoplakias and erythroplakias, will be discussed. In addition, this course will include a review of the varied clinical manifestations of oral squamous cell carcinoma. The role of soft tissue biopsy and biopsy techniques will also be covered.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize clinical lesions that are considered premalignant, such as leukoplakia and erythroplakia
• Understand the role of tissue biopsy in everyday clinical practice and when/how to biopsy lesions
• Recognize the varied clinical appearances of oral cancer
• Develop sound treatment strategies and referral systems for management of patients with potentially cancerous oral lesions

Meet the Speaker:

Scott Peters, D.D.S.

Dr. Scott Peters is an Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at Columbia University Medical Center, College of Dental Medicine. He received his B.A. in History from Columbia University, his D.D.S. from Columbia University, and completed his post-graduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, a fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and the recipient of the Academy’s William G. Shafer Award. Dr. Peters has been published in journals including The Journal of the American Dental Association, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, Journal of Endodontics, Head and Neck Pathology, and Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, among others. He is a member of the Columbia University Oral Diagnostics Biopsy Service, and the clinical oral pathology service located at ColumbiaDoctors Midtown. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Peters teaches various courses including histology, pathophysiology, and oral pathology and stomatology at Columbia. He also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine,and provides oral pathology training to the dental residents at Kings County Hospital Center, Woodhull Hospital, and Harlem Hospital. Dr. Peters is a member of the American Dental Association and the New York State Dental Association. He serves as the new dentist representative on the New York State Dental Association Council of Hospital Dentistry, and as a member of the AAOMP Committee on Professional and Public elations.

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ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Nationally Approved PACE Program

Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by

Any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

5/1/2020 to 4/30/2022.

Provider ID# 397632

2022 ATSU CME/CE Cruise: Primary Care Update

Jan. 16-23, 2022

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN – Harmony of the Seas
7-night | EASTERN CARIBBEAN & PERFECT DAY
Cruise Departure: Port Canaveral | Orlando, Florida
Ports: St. Johns, Antigua | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas | Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas

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Evidence-Based Content: It is the policy of the ATSU to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

ATSU Disclosure Policy: All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, CESC, presenters, faculty, authors) participating in an educational activity provided by the ATSU are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. ATSU must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.

Disclosure Statement: It is the policy of the ATSU Continuing Education Department to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  Faculty disclosures will be made in the course syllabus and/or during faculty introductions.  The audience is advised that one or more presentations in this continuing education activity may contain references of unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

Resolution/Mechanism of Identified Conflict of Interest: Independent sources of review include the following: All disclosures will be reviewed by the program/course directors, CE Assistant Vice President, or CE Director for identification of conflicts of interest. Reviewers, working with the program directors will document the mechanism(s) for management and resolution of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to resolve conflict of interest:

• Peer review for valid, evidence-based content of all materials associated with an educational activity by the course/program director
• Limit content to evidence with no recommendations
• Introduction of a debate format with an unbiased moderator (point-counterpoint)
• Inclusion of moderated panel discussion
• Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
• Limit equipment representatives to providing logistics and operation support only in procedural demonstrations
• Divestiture of the relationship by faculty-The reviewer should be a physician or other scientist with knowledge of the specialty area being reviewed and often times the Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education will perform this first review and can then appoint an independent reviewer.-The independent reviewer is not be involved in the planning of this CME Activity and cannot have a relationship with any corporate entity supporting the CME activity.-The reviewer should have a copy of this policy and a copy of the Standards for Commercial Support to fully grasp their responsibilities as the reviewer. Off-Label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices

It is the policy of the ATSU to require the disclosure of all references to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.

Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by the presenters and planners of educational content in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the ATSU.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in ATSU meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to ATSU’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside ATSU meeting rooms.

Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this ATSU course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and ATSU.

Special Assistance: ATSU complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the CE staff at the registration desk or call 660-626-2232 for assistance.

Primary Care Update

Mar. 3-5, 2022

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SAVE THE DATE! 
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Evidence-Based Content: It is the policy of the ATSU to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

ATSU Disclosure Policy: All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, CESC, presenters, faculty, authors) participating in an educational activity provided by the ATSU are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. ATSU must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.

Disclosure Statement: It is the policy of the ATSU Continuing Education Department to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  Faculty disclosures will be made in the course syllabus and/or during faculty introductions.  The audience is advised that one or more presentations in this continuing education activity may contain references of unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

Resolution/Mechanism of Identified Conflict of Interest: Independent sources of review include the following: All disclosures will be reviewed by the program/course directors, CE Assistant Vice President, or CE Director for identification of conflicts of interest. Reviewers, working with the program directors will document the mechanism(s) for management and resolution of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to resolve conflict of interest:

• Peer review for valid, evidence-based content of all materials associated with an educational activity by the course/program director
• Limit content to evidence with no recommendations
• Introduction of a debate format with an unbiased moderator (point-counterpoint)
• Inclusion of moderated panel discussion
• Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
• Limit equipment representatives to providing logistics and operation support only in procedural demonstrations
• Divestiture of the relationship by faculty-The reviewer should be a physician or other scientist with knowledge of the specialty area being reviewed and often times the Assistant Vice President of Continuing Education will perform this first review and can then appoint an independent reviewer.-The independent reviewer is not be involved in the planning of this CME Activity and cannot have a relationship with any corporate entity supporting the CME activity.-The reviewer should have a copy of this policy and a copy of the Standards for Commercial Support to fully grasp their responsibilities as the reviewer. Off-Label or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices

It is the policy of the ATSU to require the disclosure of all references to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.

Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by the presenters and planners of educational content in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the ATSU.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in ATSU meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to ATSU’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside ATSU meeting rooms.

Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this ATSU course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and ATSU.

Special Assistance: ATSU complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the CE staff at the registration desk or call 660-626-2232 for assistance.