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Oral Manifestations of Hypophosphatasia (HPP) CE course
Oral Manifestations of Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Date: Wednesday, February 24Location: Virtual webinar (via Zoom), lecture format
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET
Contact person: Keith Libou, DMD, Chief Clinical Officer, Delta Dental of New Jersey
This program is being offered for free; Compliments of Delta Dental.
Program providers: Delta Dental of New Jersey, Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, and Soft Bones
Course name: Oral Manifestations of Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Course instructor:
Amr M. Moursi, DDS, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
New York University, College of Dentistry
Course description: Hypophosphatasia is an inherited disorder characterized by defective mineralization of bones and teeth, seizure disorders, respiratory failure, and potentially premature death. This disorder can present with wide variability, from neonatal death with severe skeletal defects to primarily oral disorders without any bone involvement. Oral manifestations may include early loss of primary teeth, high caries risk, dental malformations, and alveolar bone loss. This presentation will discuss a comprehensive approach to oral health management for patients with hypophosphatasia, with an emphasis on timely diagnosis, prevention, early intervention, and maintenance of oral health across the lifespan.
Educational objectives: After attending this presentation, the attendee should be able to accomplish the following for a patient with hypophosphatasia:
- Anticipate and identify oral manifestations
- Accurately assess oral health risks
- Create an appropriate plan to manage oral health
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To receive CE credit for this course, we must be able to confirm you joined our webinar for the full hour. Please make sure the name you use to register for this course matches the name you list on your Zoom profile.
About Amr M. Moursi DDS, Ph.D.:
Dr. Moursi completed his D.D.S. degree at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, a pediatric dentistry residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and then a Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology from the University of California at San Francisco. He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
For the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Moursi currently serves as the Vice President, as a Fellow of the Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center, and Director of the Comprehensive Review Course. Dr. Moursi also serves as an Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Dr. Moursi’s research focuses on early childhood oral health. He has served as Principal Investigator on a number of federally funded grants. He is the author or co-author of over 100 published articles, book chapters and policy briefs, including serving as a co-author for the 2021 US Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health. He is also Editor of the textbook Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry (Wiley). In addition, Dr. Moursi is Host of the Dental Health Show on Doctor Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio. He also maintains a private practice in New York City.
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