A 16 CE credit course hosted by UOP that covers a wide range of topics that include the following: An overview of dental treatment for people with special needs, the social context for oral health care for people with special needs, community based systems to improve oral health or people with special needs, oral health implication of intellectual disabilities, oral health implication of cerebral palsy, oral health implications of seizure disorders, autism, abuse and neglect in elders and dependent adults, informed consent for adults with cognitive impairments, overcoming behavioral obstacles to dental health, preventing dental diseases in people with special needs, dental treatment planning considerations for people with special needs, accessibility and wheelchair transfer for dental office treatment for special patients, and tips and tricks for dental office treatment of special patients.
Treating Patients with Autism in a Dental Setting – CE Credits 3 Hours
This free 3 hour CE credit course discusses topics such as the prevalence of autism, stereotypical behaviors, communicating with patients with ASD, Autism in dental settings, dental conditions commonly seen in patients with autism, preparing for dental appointments, creating a sensory friendly office,and so much more.
Meeting the Oral Health Needs for Persons with Disabilities – CE Credits 4 Hours
This 4 hour CE course is hosted by Penn Dental Medicine in where they address treatment options for persons with disabilities through the lifespan, principles of dental care for persons with disabilities, practice without pressure (PWP) philosophy , communicating effectively with parents,caregivers,and patients, and defining disability and introduction to the disabilities we encounter through the lifespan.
Managing the Spectrum of Autism Care
In order to participate in this course you must be a member of the Colgate Oral Health Network. This course will include the following topics: Autism Spectrum symptoms and commonly related disorders, a review of common medication used to treat symptoms of the disorder and oral implications, an introduction alternative methods to treat patient with special needs in the dental office, and a discussion of recommendation options that may be instrumental for improved homecare.
Behavioral Issues in Dentistry- CE Credits 5 Hours
This 5 hour CE course will help dental professionals identify the characteristics of fear, anxiety, and phobias associated with dental treatment, outline treatment modalities available for dental patients with anxiety or fear, distinguish between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and describe the effects of each upon oral health, discuss the basic concept of stress and its physiologic manifestations, and identify the ramification of unresolved stress for patients and dental staff.
Dental Care for Special Needs Patients- CE Credits 5 Hours
This 5 hour CE course discusses the challenges patients who are medically and/or mentally compromised face such as the ability to perform tasks that are necessary for fundamental oral hygiene. The following topics are covered autoimmune diseases, immunosuppressive conditions, diseases and conditions affecting neuromuscular coordination, and conditions causing cognitive impairment.
Treating the Apprehensive Dental Patient- CE Credits 4 Hours
This 4 hour CE course focuses on behavioral and/or pharmacological techniques that can be used on an apprehensive patient, the origins of dental apprehension, the most common stressors during dental treatment, verbal and nonverbal signs of fear and anxiety, dental treatment modifications, and the emotional aspect of treating apprehensive dental patients.
This 3 hour CE course provides resources to help facilitate patients with mild-moderate special needs. The following topics are covered: general clinical and oral findings for different conditions, drugs that are commonly used by these individuals and the impacts the drugs may have on oral health, and an overview of developmental or acquired conditions which can impact the delivery of dental care.