3 LIVE CE UNITS
Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz DDS
It is estimated that there are more than 40 million people in the United States who are considered to have one or more disabilities, and they all need proper dental care. These patients are at an increased risk for caries and periodontal disease. There are various steps a dental office can take to make visits easier and less stressful for disabled patients.
Office procedural steps, dental treatments, and medications are areas of focus when tailoring care for these patients. This class will discuss how dental offices can improve accommodations and procedures for disabled patients and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In this course we will discuss:
- Office compliance/new updates with Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Dental treatment for patients with autoimmune disorders.
- How organ and bone marrow transplant patients are susceptible to infection and drug interactions.
- Accommodations for patients with neurodegenerative disorders (like Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke and Dementia).
- Considerations for in-office and home care for patients with spinal cord injuries.
- How to address dental problems for patients with Down Syndrome.
- The differences and procedures for treating your patients in hospital/health care facilities.
The information was insightful especially when it comes to being able to care for a patient when one does not know too much about their condition. This course helped give more information on patients with disabilities.
- Maria G., RDA, California
Very thorough - lots of info about a variety of conditions!
- Audrey M., RDH, Arizona
About Live, Interactive Continuing Education Webinars
A live, interactive webinar is similar to attending a continuing education seminar in your community, except that you attend via your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Each course is live and allows and encourages your participation. As long as you have access to a device that can play sound, you can participate in an ACES webinar. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate in our webinars. When you enroll in an ACES course, you will be sent an email with the course syllabus and complete information on how to join the webinar. At the conclusion of your live webinar, you will receive an email with a link to your online quiz. Once you complete your quiz, you’ll automatically receive your continuing education certificate via email.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
Instructor: Dr. Virgil Karnatz - No relevant financial relationship to report
Education Advisory Committee (EAC): Members of the EAC have no relevant financial relationships to report
ACES ownership and staff: No relevant financial relationship to report
Advanced Continuing Education Systems is an ADA CERP Recognized provider for dental continuing education. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems (Provider RP4393) has been approved by the Dental Board of California as a provider of dental continuing education.