When
Monday, March 30 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where
This is an online event.
Contact
Tori WilkersonDevelopmental Disabilities Administration Eastern Shore Regional Office
410-572-5925
tori.wilkerson1@maryland.gov
Webinar: Oral Health for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) invite DDA provider nurses and dental health professionals to understand the importance of good oral health for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). Attendees can participate in-person at the Eastern Shore AHEC or online. UPDATE: This training will be held by webinar only.
Learning objectives:
- Understand that people with I/DD are at a higher risk for oral health issues
- Understand the correlation between oral and systemic health
- Ways to help prevent oral disease
- Recognize signs of oral abuse
- Ways to help people access dental care and establish a dental home
Presenters:
- Chris Leo, RDH, BS, Program Coordinator Eastern Shore Oral Health Education & Outreach Program with the Maryland Office of Oral Health
- Caitlin Donohue-Vega, RDH, BS, Oral Health Outreach Coordinator with Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center
-
Mary Backley, Executive Director with Maryland Dental Action Coalition