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OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Discuss regional neck anatomy and embryology as it relates to the major salivary glands.
2. Explain the composition and functions of saliva and how this relates to the sialolithiasis.
3. List examples of salivary gland infections and explain effective treatments for each.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  David R. Pinkston, MD has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER(S) DISCLOSURE: Dr. Gerhard Hill and Dr. Thomas Brammeier have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For special needs assistance please contact: Robin Wilson at Robin.Wilson1@BSWHealth.org or call 254.724.7315