Course: Geriatric Dentistry: Treatment Planning, Treatment Concerns and Communication

Th317 - Geriatric Dentistry: Treatment Planning, Treatment Concerns and Communication

Date/Time: 3/17/2022 12 - 3 p.m.

Type: Lectures Handouts: Yes

Dentist Fee: $0.00 Other Fee: $0.00

Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Office Staff, Spouses, Students

Keyword(s):

Communication

Diagnosis/Treatment Planning

Geriatric Medicine

Health and Wellness/Nutrition

Hygiene

Legal/Malpractice

Oral Pathology

Pharmacology

Restorative Dentistry

AGD Code: 750

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.