Alzheimer’s and Dentistry – 4 Hours

Description

Alzheimer’s disease is significantly growing, manifesting in upwards of 20% + of our population, and increasing. Health and dental care for Alzheimer’s patients demand innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approaches. Understanding aging, age-related conditions as Alzheimer’s, and communicating with caregivers will enhance patient care, minimize dental disease, and provide a better overall dental experience. Chronic dental inflammation correlates with Alzheimer’s, and new approaches will reduce impact.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Define the geriatric patient
• Discuss common causes of dementia
• List ways to communicative effectively with geriatric patients
• Recognize geriatric patient needs
• Identify practical applications for geriatric dental care

Contact Hours : 4  (Four)  Hours 

Fee: $40 / Participant 

Authors: Dr. Andrea R. Holzner, Ph.D.

AGD PACE Subject Code: 752 Special Patient Care – Geriatric dentistry

Teaching Method:  Online Independent Self-Study Course (Training + Post-Test). Requires Computer & Internet.

Course Completion Certificate : A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email.

Target Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.

Provider/Author Disclosure: Biologix Solutions LLC does not have a commercial interest in any products or services  discussed or shared in this educational activity nor with the commercial supporter. No manufacturer or third party has had any input into the development of course content.

Biologix Solutions LLC – Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 4/20/2013 to 4/30/2025. Provider ID# 352738

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AGD PACE / CE Broker Reporting: Within 24 Hours of Completion.