Geriatric Dentistry: Treating the Older Adult Patient
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$170.00
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Learn moreCourse overview
The goal of this self-study on-demand course is to encompass the changes upon us in patient care, caring, assessment, treatment planning and possible treatment modalities available. Our older population will be maintaining their teeth longer and will have more discretionary income to spend on staying healthy. Discussion will cover mature patient needs, changes accompanying aging, homecare, and the effects of prescription drugs on oral health.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Special Teaching Permit
Teaching Permit
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Temporary Certificate
Dentist
Health Access Dentist
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Full Faculty Dentist
Specialty Dentist
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental - General
Dental - Specialty
Dental Hygienist
Dentist - Provisional
Hygienist - Provisional
Missouri Dental Board
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Specialist
Dentist
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Certificate
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Instructor
Dental Technician
General Dentist
Hygienist Instructor
Orthodontic Technician
Volunteer Dentists
Volunteer Hygienists
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
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Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Learn about statistical information on the aging population.
- Learn effective communication methods for use with Geriatric patients and the importance of a Good Dental Examination.
- Learn about Restoration vs. Rehabilitation in Geriatric patient care.
- Obtain information about the limits to treatment for the older and compromised adult.
- Learn about alternative methods and modes of treatment for providing Geriatric patient care
The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a self-study lecture presented via pre-recorded webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the pre-recorded webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts.