August 18th 2026 6:00-8:00 PM ET

August 18, 2026

Overview

This two-hour course builds on foundational knowledge by guiding participants through personalized treatment planning and early intervention strategies. The course emphasizes interprofessional, team-based collaboration, encouraging medical and dental providers, nurses, and allied professionals to coordinate care, share decision-making, and align treatment priorities to improve oral–systemic health outcomes. 

Through case-based learning and scenario discussions, learners will develop practical skills for planning individualized care and fostering collaboration across clinical disciplines. 

Target Audience

Primary Care Providers, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

  1. Demonstrate communication and motivational interviewing techniques that enhance patient trust, engagement, and adherence.  
  2. Define the components of a comprehensive, patient-centered oral health treatment plan. 
  3. Assess and prioritize oral health needs based on shared review of medical, behavioral, and lifestyle factors. 
  4. Design individualized care plans that integrate prevention, early intervention, and maintenance strategies. 
  5. Facilitate communication and collaboration among dental, medical, and nursing professionals to support coordinated care. 
  6. Demonstrate team-based problem-solving through interactive, case-based exercises. 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 2.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 2.00 ADA
  • 2.00 Nursing Hours
  • 0.20 IACET CEUs
Course opens: 
07/07/2026
Course expires: 
07/08/2027
Event starts: 
08/18/2026 - 6:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
08/18/2026 - 8:00pm EDT
Part of: 
Oral Health 2.0 Part B
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Target Length: 2.0 hours 
Delivery Format: Live virtual and hybrid-enabled 

Structure (120 minutes): 

  • Treatment Planning Framework & Application 
  • Communication & Engagement Skills 
  • Comprehensive Case-Based Scenario and Team Reflection 

 

Dr. Mark Schweizer, DDS, MPH

Assistant Dean for Community Programs and Public Health, Nova Southeastern University 

Clinical Advisors

LiAnne Brown, M.Ed.
Senior Instructional Designer, Innovation Horizons 

Relevant Financial Relationships

Mark Schweizer, LiAnne Brown, and the course planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Anti-discrimination Policy

Mark Schweizer, LiAnne Brown, and the course planners have agreed to our anti-discrimination policy that prohibits the inclusion of discriminatory language, graphics, or references on the basis of race, gender identity, age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

Innovation Horizons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Innovation Horizons designates this enduring material for:

ACPE Pharmacist: (2.0 Contact Hour) UAN:

ACPE Pharmacy Technician: (2.0 Contact Hour) UAN: 

NURSES – ANCC CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Innovation Horizons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.0 ANCC contact hours. Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials

DENTAL PROFESSIONALS – ADA CERP CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Innovation Horizons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.0 ADA CERP credits. Credits will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials

JOINT ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, Innovation Horizons is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

IPCE CREDITS

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 2.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 2.00 ADA
  • 2.00 Nursing Hours
  • 0.20 IACET CEUs
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High-Speed Internet Connection

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