Hematology Essentials for the Dental Practitioner: Pediatric and Adult Considerations
Join Us Virtually on Zoom
* Registration open until 3/20/26 at 11:50 AM (EDT)
This one-hour CE session provides dentists with a practical, clinically oriented review of key hematologic conditions relevant to patient care in both pediatric and adult populations. The session highlights common and high‑risk hematologic diseases while offering evidence‑based recommendations for dental modifications, emergency preparedness, and interprofessional coordination with medical teams. By the end of the session, participants will be better equipped to identify risk factors, interpret essential lab values, and deliver safe, effective care to patients with hematologic conditions.
CE Credit: One (1)
Learning Objectives
- Recognize common pediatric and adult hematologic disorders and understand how they may influence oral health and dental treatment.
- Interpret essential hematologic laboratory tests (CBC, PT/INR, aPTT, platelet count) and apply threshold values relevant to dental procedures.
- Modify dental treatment plans safely for patients with anemia, bleeding disorders, leukemia, thrombocytopenia, sickle cell disease, and anticoagulation therapy.
- Communicate effectively with hematologists and primary care teams to coordinate care, manage complications, and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Speaker: "Bobby" Q. Duc Tran, MD, MSc
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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GDA Member
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FREE |
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Non-GDA Member
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$69.00 |
"Bobby" Duc Q. Tran, MD, MSc is the inaugural Chief Medical Officer at Hemophilia of Georgia, Inc and provides scientific guidance on strategic and operating decisions. He is an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa where he also served as Chief Resident. He, then, completed a fellowship in hematology at Emory University. He has clinical research interests in the fields of hemophilia and bleeding disorders and was the Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the Southeast Region US HTC Network and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Thrombosis & Hemostasis Network (ATHN).
For More Information:
This course is free when live to GDA members and $69.00 for non-members.
An on-demand recording will be available to purchase at a later date for members ($49.00) and non-members ($69.00).