On-Demand ECHO Oral Health in Primary Care: Integrating Oral Health into Medical Decision Making

Description:

This session will review oral health's impact on overall health and the role of non-dental providers, including real-life case examples from the panel.

Presenters:

  • Melody Weaver, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, Clinical Associate Professor, Idaho State University, School of Nursing
  • KC Esplin, DDS, MS, Periodontist, Periodontal Health Specialists of Idaho
  • Jaimie Erickson, DMD, General Dentist, Palouse Pediatric Dentistry and Community Health Associates of Spokane
  • Ernest Meshack-Hart, DDS, FAGD, FICD, CDIPC, Associate Dental Director, Terry Reilly Health Services
  • Erica Craven, RDH, CDHC, Oral Health Coalition Manager, Florida Voices for Health 
  • Jennifer Wheeler, Idaho Oral Health Alliance
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

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

Course opens: 
04/24/2026
Course expires: 
04/30/2027
Cost:
$15.00
Part of: 
On-Demand ECHO Oral Health in Primary Care
Speaker(s)

Erica Craven, RDH, CDHC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jaimie Erickson, DMD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kaleb Esplin, DDS, MS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ernest Meshack-Hart, DDS, FAGD, FICD, CDIPC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Melody Weaver, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Wheeler

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    This activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

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

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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