What You Do Not Know About Bleeding Disorders but Should

Presented by Rebecca Schaffer, DDS, with moderators, Peter H. Cygan, MD and Larry N. Trubilla, DMD. Dr. Schaffer is a board-certified specialist in orofacial pain who treats patients with special needs. Dr. Schaffer has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Created January 2023 and Expires February 2026
Course is one hour, 45-minutes and participants who successfuly complete the post-test will earn two CE credits.


Online, Self-Study CE Helpful Tips

  • Before you access the course, add the web page https://learn.padental.org/topclass/ as an allowed site under pop-up blockers. For assistance, Google instructions to add an allowed website for the web browser you use to access the internet. Instructions also are available at the bottom of the Continuing Education page on PDA's website.
  • After you address the pop-up blockers, and are ready to start the course, go to www.padental.org/onlinece. Sign in with your username and password. Click Go To Your Learning Center and launch the course.
  • At the Congratulations You Passed screen, close the internet window (tab) that displays the name of the course. Instructions and screen shots are available at the bottom of the Continuing Education page on PDA's website.
  • The certificate will be saved in your Learning Center. To access your Learning Center, go to www.padental.org/onlinece. Sign in with your username and password. Click Go To Your Learning Center. Click the word Completed to see the list of courses you completed. Click View Certificate.
This online course is adapted from a webinar held on January 25, 2023, through efforts of the Pennsylvania Dental Association and the Hemophilia Treatment Center of Central PA.
We gratefully acknowledge the online CE sponsor, PDA Member Advantage - Exceptional Value, Exclusively for PDA Members.

Upon completion of the online training, the participant should be able to:
  • List current treatment modalities and challenges.
  • Recognize von Willebrand disease and hypermobility disorders.
  • Understand and incorporate treatment planning modifications necessary for successful treatment of people with bleeding disorders.

Fees: Complimentary Program 
$0 - PDA/ADA Member dentist
$0 - Nonmember dentist
$0 - Hygienists & Assistants
CE Credits:
 2 credit hours recommended for dentists, hygienists and assistants


PDA is an ADA 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.
PDA designates this activity for 2 (two) continuing education credits.


Important registration information:
Non-dentist dental team members and non-member dentists may contact PDA at (717) 234-5941, Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to establish a username and password. After hours, email PDA who will assist you on the next business day.
1. Sign in to the website with your user name and password. Note: Every PDA member dentist has a user name and password. For most dentists, your website default username is your first initial, last name and four-digit year of birth with no spaces, no punctuation.
 The password is lowercase ada and your ADA number. If you don't remember your username and password, please contact PDA.

2. Click the Register Myself button. Pricing will be applied based on your member status.

3. If payment is required, enter your credit card information.
4. Click Submit Order to complete your registration. You have 24/7 access to the program for 6-months from the date of registration. Launch the course by clicking the Online CE button below the list of Self-Study courses on the Available Courses page of the website. Click the button Go to your Learning Center and then launch the course. If the course does not play, copy the URL of the web page https://learn.padental.org/topclass/ and add it as an allowed site under pop-up blockers. For assistance, Google instructions to add an allowed website for the browser you use to search the internet. Launch the course again.
5. Upon successful completion of the post-test, a verification of participation form will be saved in your 
Learning Center. To access your Learning Center, go to www.padental.org/onlineCE, sign in with your user name and password. Click the button Go to your Learning Center. The verification of participation forms for online courses completed with PDA will be under the Completed tab.Click View Certificate to print the form or save a copy to your computer.
If you have questions, contact PDA  at (717) 234-5941 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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