Presented By: Ronald Faram, DDS
Date & Time: Self-paced & Flexible
Location: Online at OU MyMedia
Contact: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Phone: 405-271-4050
Lecture Credit Hours: 2.5
Content Release Date: May 16, 2025
Content Review Date: May 16, 2027
Content Expiration Date: May 16, 2029
Webinar Cost:
Dentists: $59
Clinical/Administrative Team: $59
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
Join us for an in-depth exploration of Burning Mouth Syndrome and Burning Tongue, complex conditions that can significantly impact patients' quality of life. This course aims to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to better navigate these painful conditions, addressing various etiologies. We will provide essential tips for managing dry mouth, a common driver of these symptoms, and differentiate between primary and secondary Burning Mouth Syndrome. Additionally, we will delve into the link between stress, anxiety, and primary Burning Mouth Syndrome, discussing its prevalence and effective treatment strategies.
Course Objectives:
- By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Significance of Diagnosing and Managing burning mouth syndrome.
- Clearly distinguish between Primary and Secondary forms
- Explore Underlying causes, contributing factors and mechanisms involved.
- Master the diagnostic Process by working through 3 burning mouth cases.
- Explore evidence-based treatment options through case studies and literature reviews.
About the Speaker:
Ronald Faram DDS, University of Oklahoma college of Dentistry(’12) and Oklahoma City University (’08) alumnus and Oklahoma native and member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Dr. Faram currently serves at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry as division head and clinical assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial pathology. Dr. Faram practiced general dentistry for 5 years, proudly serving the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma before specializing in oral and maxillofacial pathology. He completed his residency training at New York Presbyterian Queens in 2020 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
Register for the course here.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. 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.
CE Refund Policy:
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing high‑quality Continuing Education programs. Because these events require advance planning and preparation, the following refund and cancellation policies apply unless otherwise noted in the program description:
If the OUCOD cancels a Continuing Education course or event, participants will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, please send in your request in writing by email to Mindy-Vo@ou.edu.
Participants who cancel at least 10 business days (Monday–Friday) before the event are eligible for either:
- A full refund (minus any non‑refundable processing fees), or
- A full credit toward a future OUCOD CE event.
- Credit must be used within one year from the date it is issued.
Cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are not eligible for a refund, unless extenuating circumstances are presented. Such exceptions are not guaranteed and will be evaluated at the University’s discretion.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Presented By: Nisha D’Silva BDS, MSD, PhD
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Credit Hours: 3
Registration: 7:45 a.m.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Breakfast provided)
Location: OU College of Dentistry, Room 540
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Dentists: $199
Clinical Team: $99
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
The program will provide updated information on oral cavity and HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers and a review of diagnostic approaches to other lesions. Together, this will enhance detection and evaluation of oral pathology, and discussions with patients.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Discuss emerging information on HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.
- Discuss features of oral cancer that affect survival.
- Discuss common oral pathologic lesions.
About the Speaker:
Nisha D’Silva is the Donald Kerr Endowed Collegiate Professor of Oral Pathology at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Professor of Pathology at the Medical School, and Rogel Scholar at the Rogel Cancer Center. She is a dentist-scientist; Dr. D’Silva is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, which is her area of clinical practice. She enjoys teaching dental students and residents. She also mentors PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty and is the recipient of multiple mentorship awards. Her translational research in oral and oropharyngeal cancers focuses on tumor progression and treatment resistance. She is President-elect of the American Association of Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research. Dr. D’Silva has been the recipient of multiple National Institutes of Health grants and is currently funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and by the National Cancer Institute. She is the author of over 110 scientific papers.
Register for the course here.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. 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.
CE Refund Policy:
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing high‑quality Continuing Education programs. Because these events require advance planning and preparation, the following refund and cancellation policies apply unless otherwise noted in the program description:
If the OUCOD cancels a Continuing Education course or event, participants will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, please send in your request in writing by email to Mindy-Vo@ou.edu.
Participants who cancel at least 10 business days (Monday–Friday) before the event are eligible for either:
- A full refund (minus any non‑refundable processing fees), or
- A full credit toward a future OUCOD CE event.
- Credit must be used within one year from the date it is issued.
Cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are not eligible for a refund, unless extenuating circumstances are presented. Such exceptions are not guaranteed and will be evaluated at the University’s discretion.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
Presented By: Thomas Viola, R.Ph., CCP, CDE, CPMP
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Credit Hours: 6
Registration: 7:45 a.m.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch provided)
Location: OU College of Dentistry, Room 161
1201 N Stonewall Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Dentists: $399
Clinical Team: $150
Register for the course here.
Course Overview:
The challenge faced by all dental professionals today is to provide safe and effective dental treatment to their medically complex patients. To do so, they must frequently draw upon their knowledge of dental pharmacology. However, armed with relatively brief exposure to such a vast subject during formal education and faced with ever-changing medication therapy guidelines, many dental professionals simply cannot keep up with the latest trends in disease state management. To provide optimal care, it is imperative that all dental professionals be equally familiar with the dental considerations of general medicine as well as the medical considerations of general dentistry.
This presentation will provide an overview of dental pharmacology for the whole dental team in a two-part program. The first part will focus on the medical considerations of those drugs prescribed or administered in the practice of dentistry which may impact treatment of systemic disease. The second part will focus on the dental considerations of those prescription and OTC drugs and dietary supplements most frequently taken by patients which may impact dental treatment planning.Special emphasis will be given to delivering this essential information in a format which makes it practical and useful for all members of the dental team.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Discuss local anesthetic agents with respect to their mechanism of action, adverse effects and contraindications.
- Explain appropriate prescribing practices for opioid and non-opioid analgesics in the management of acute dental pain.
- Examine the pharmacology of anti-infective agents commonly used in dentistry and their clinical considerations.
- Identify the prescription medications most frequently encountered on a patient’s medical history and discuss their indications for use,adverse reactions and impact on dental therapy.
- Discuss the non-prescription medications most often used by dental patients and explain their impact on dental therapy, including situations which preclude their use.
- Identify the most popular herbal products and nutritional supplements and discuss their purported uses and dental considerations.
About the Speaker:
With over 30 years of experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola has earned his international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom’s mission is to provide clinicians valuable insight into the dental considerations of general medicine as well as the medical considerations of general dentistry. As an award-winning educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of 15 dental professional degree programs. As a widely-published author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the ADA’sCouncil on Scientific Affairs. As an award-winning speaker, Tom has been recognized by many organizations and associations as one of the most sought-after lecturers in dentistry and has presented over 1000 informative and engaging continuing education seminarsand webinars to dental professionals since 2001.
Register for the course here.
The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry is a CERP Recognized Provider. 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.
CE Refund Policy:
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing high‑quality Continuing Education programs. Because these events require advance planning and preparation, the following refund and cancellation policies apply unless otherwise noted in the program description:
If the OUCOD cancels a Continuing Education course or event, participants will receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your course registration, please send in your request in writing by email to Mindy-Vo@ou.edu.
Participants who cancel at least 10 business days (Monday–Friday) before the event are eligible for either:
- A full refund (minus any non‑refundable processing fees), or
- A full credit toward a future OUCOD CE event.
- Credit must be used within one year from the date it is issued.
Cancellations made with less than 10 business days’ notice are not eligible for a refund, unless extenuating circumstances are presented. Such exceptions are not guaranteed and will be evaluated at the University’s discretion.
Contact: Mindy Vo
Phone:(405) 271-4050
Email: Mindy-Vo@ouhsc.edu
ACDE Continuing Dental Education Webinar Series
The Association of Continuing Dental Education (ACDE) brings together individuals representing college- and university-based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States. ACDE and 31 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based key opinion leaders. These jointly produced webinars are planned to be held through 2025.
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