(6106) Promoting Ethical Practices: Identifying Concerns Arising from Health and Wellness Issues

Friday, October 18, 2024

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT

Location: Room 240, Convention Center

CE: 1.5

Fee: Included with SmilePass

Moderator(s)

Alex Mellion, DMD, MSD

Orthodontist
ADA
Akron, Ohio, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Paul A. Palo, DMD

Member
Council on Ethics Bylaws and Judicial Affairs.
Winter Haven, Florida, United States
Kenneth Rawson, DMD (he/him/his)

Director of Pediatric and Special Care Dentistry
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
Alton, Illinois, United States

Panelist(s)

William B. Hamel, III, DDS (he/him/his)

Chairman, Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Dentist Support Program
Illinois State Dental Society Foundation
Clarendon Hills, Illinois, United States
Jarod W. Johnson, DDS (he/him/his)

Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric Dental Seminars
Muscatine, Iowa, United States

Presentation Slides
Karen Foster, DDS (she/her/hers)

Pediatric Dentist
Denver Health Pediatric Dental Residency
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Margaret S. Gingrich, DDS, FACD, FICD, FPF

member of CDP and Health and Well-being subcommittee
Gingrich Dental PC
Big Rapids, Michigan, United States

Disclosure(s):

Alex Mellion, DMD, MSD: No financial relationships to disclose

Paul A. Palo, DMD: No financial relationships to disclose

Kenneth Rawson, DMD: No financial relationships to disclose

William B. Hamel, III, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose

Jarod W. Johnson, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose

Karen Foster, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose

Margaret S. Gingrich, DDS, FACD, FICD, FPF: Ferris State University Dental Hygiene: Employee (Ongoing); Gingrich Dental PC: Owner Dentist (Ongoing); Michigan Dental Association Health Plan Board: Officer or Board Member (Ongoing)

This course addresses the significant impact of anxiety, depression and burnout on the mental health of dental professionals. Through an exploration of these topics, you will gain valuable insights into mitigating impairment and enhancing wellness to promote clinical excellence.

Learning Objectives:

Explore the ethical considerations related to substance use disorders, mental health and physical impairment
Explore responsibilities for managing and reporting, as provided by the ADA Code of Ethics
Cultivate a workplace culture that promotes open dialogue and prioritizes well-being