PARENT/FAMILY TEACHING: PREVENTING PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN CHILDREN

Course overview

Periodontal disease, a group of infectious/inflammatory conditions of the tissues that support the teeth, is common in the United States among both children and adults. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of teaching the parent/family about preventing periodontal disease in children, including patient/family teaching techniques, causes, risk factors, as well as complications of periodontal disease, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.