2026 MDA Winter Scientific Session – Michigan Dental Association
About This Event
Combine outdoor fun with CE credits at the MDA Winter Scientific Session, Jan. 9–11, 2026, at Crystal Mountain. Three one-day courses led by Sanjay Chand, MD: Pain Management for the Dental Professional (Fri Jan. 9, 7–10 p.m., 3 CE), Infection Prevention and Control in Dentistry (Sat Jan. 10, 8–11 a.m., 3 CE), and Complexity of Drugs and the Dental Practice (Sun Jan. 11, 7:30–10:30 a.m., 3 CE). Weekend and individual day fee options are provided for members, staff, retired DDS, and nonmembers. Event includes meals as noted, lodging options with group rates at Crystal Mountain Resort, ski packages, and complimentary skiing for registered lodging guests on Jan. 9, 2026. Contact Amanda Mclean in MDA Continuing Education (517-346-9402; [email protected]) for questions. Financial support provided by MDA Insurance and MDA Services.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an awareness of misconceptions and consequences of untreated pain.
- Recognize different types of pain and identify appropriate analgesics for each type.
- Discuss the pharmacology of analgesic medications.
- Describe opioids for pain management.
- Discuss CDC and ADA guidelines for opioid use.
- Be current with infection prevention recommendations by CDC and OSHA.
- Implement effective infection control measures in the practice.
- Choose appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain a safe workplace environment.
- Understand current vaccination recommendations for providers.
- Understand current infectious diseases that may impact the dental practice.
- Identify and discuss complex and hazardous medications that dental patients may be taking.
- Identify drug interactions with drugs prescribed in the dental office.
- Identify dental implications and severe adverse effects of complex drugs.
- List drugs that may pose a threat for the dental patient while undergoing a dental procedure.
- Discuss best practice guidelines to manage these adverse effects in the dental office.