Reg. Price
$29.95
Sale
$23.95
Item #
L0734
When available, the Online Course format is included with the hard copy, eBook, or audio book formats!
Release Date: July 27, 2010
Review Date: June 2, 2016
Expiration Date: June 1, 2019
Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people with special healthcare needs, and the trend is expected to continue. Population shifts as a result of immigration and other socio-economic factors will persist in straining the current delivery system. The special needs population already faces barriers in obtaining oral health services, and this situation will continue to deteriorate under the present system of care.
As policy makers wrestle with major health disparities experienced by people with special health-care needs, dental professionals must be at the forefront of ensuring adequate delivery of oral healthcare services to this population.
This basic-level course addresses current thinking about the challenges dental professionals face with providing oral healthcare services for people with special needs. It identifies the factors that hinder access to dental care and presents strategies to improve the provision of care for the special needs population. The course includes recommendations for the management and treatment of special needs patients.
AGD Subject Code: 753
Western Schools designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.