January 6, 2024          9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Livestream Online Only)

In this comprehensive online course, you will gain the essential knowledge and skills to ensure the utmost protection of personal health information (PHI) within digitally integrated dental offices. Explore cutting-edge techniques in data management, digital office security, and information security, all while staying compliant with relevant  privacy legislations. You will be equipped to safeguard patient data and maintain the highest standards of cybersecurity in the modern dental practice landscape.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding PHI and Privacy Legislation: Gain a deep understanding of personal health information (PHI), the significance of its confidentiality, and the relevant privacy legislations (e.g., PHIA, HIPAA, GDPR) that dictate its protection in dental offices.
• Data Management Best Practices: Learn to implement advanced data management techniques that encompass data encryption, secure storage, access controls, and data lifecycle management, ensuring the integrity and availability of patient information.
• Digital Office Infrastructure Security: Explore the intricacies of securing digitally integrated dental offices, covering network security, firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access and breaches.
• Cyber Threat Awareness and Mitigation: Develop the skills to identify and mitigate cyber threats specific to dental offices, including phishing attacks, ransomware, and malware. Learn incident response strategies and disaster recovery planning to minimize the impact of potential
• Human Element in Security: Recognize the critical role of staff training and awareness in maintaining a secure environment. Learn how to educate dental office personnel on security best practices, conduct regular training sessions, and establish a security-conscious workplace

Speaker (s)

Dr. Amarjit Rihal

Dr. Rihal obtained his undergraduate dental training from the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba in 1995. His professional interests focus on all aspects of implant and CAD/CAM dentistry. He has obtained additional training in both hard and soft tissue grafting. In addition to implantology, Dr. Rihal has extensive expertise in CAD/CAM-based prosthetic dentistry, involving numerous CAD systems and materials. Proficient in the use of CEREC ac, Sirona InLab system, 3Shape software and Nobel Procera scanner, he has designed over 4000 restorations. He currently manages operations of his in-house lab, Lodge Dental, and is the owner of his own digital lab, Rihal Digital Designs. Dr. Rihal has trained with numerous ceramists in California and has extensive expertise on ceramic pressing and layering techniques over zirconia and metal substructures. His professional activities include private practice as a principal partner in a large group practice in Winnipeg, MB and serving on the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Dental Association, and the National Dental Examination Board of Canada. Dr. Rihal is the Chair of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada since 2016. He was also a part time instructor at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba and is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists.

 

 

Study Credits

This course provides up to 3 hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credits.

Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026. Provider ID# 214210. Subject Code 550.