This program is presented by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, in partnership with the Virginia Oral Health Coalition.
Where
Northern Virginia Family ServicesSpeakers
Matthew Cooke, DDS, MD, MPH
Kami Piscitelli, RDH
Dental Care Approaches for Adults
with Disabilities
January 22, 2016 | Fairfax, Virginia
FREE of Charge | 5.75 CERP credits for dental providers
About this Course
“Dental Care Approaches for Adults with Disabilities” is a free continuing education course for dental professionals who wish to improve their skills in caring for adults with special health care needs (ASHCN). Dr. Matthew Cooke, a pediatric dentist and the Director of Healthy Athletes, Special Olympics of Virginia, will present a full-day lecture covering several topics related to dental treatment for ASHCN, including overview of special health care conditions, patient behavioral guidance techniques, and barriers to care. Kami A. Piscitelli, RDH, Virginia Department of Health Special Needs Oral Health Coordinator, will provide a brief presentation regarding oral hygiene considerations for dental providers treating this population. Teaching methods include lecture, role-play, and question and answer. The speakers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. No prior skill level or knowledge is required to attend.
Continuing Education Credit
The Virginia Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the Virginia Dental Association and the Virginia Oral Health Coalition.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.
The Virginia Oral Health Coalition and the Virginia Dental Association designate this activity for 5.75 continuing education credits.