Th317 - Geriatric Dentistry: Treatment Planning, Treatment Concerns and Communication
Date/Time: 3/17/2022 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Type: General Handouts: Yes
Dentist Fee: $0.00 Other Fee: $0.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Spouses, Students
Keyword(s): Communication
Diagnosis/Treatment Planning for Success
Geriatric Medicine
Health and Wellness/Nutrition
Hygiene
Legal/Malpractice
Oral Pathology
Pharmacology
Restorative Dentistry
Attendees will be introduced to the issues surrounding the treatment planning and care of geriatric patients. Several of these considerations include polypharmacy, oral hygiene, oral health, mental deficit and systemic illness. Attendees will also be introduced to the skills necessary to provide better communication with older patients. This is a great time to increase your knowledge for rendering treatment for this special group of patients.