Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 550.
Synopsis:
Patients with exceptional needs are not just those with physical impairments. With the increasing number of diagnoses, it is more likely we’ll see patients who have a form of mental illness, autism spectrum disorder or ADHD. Developing a greater understanding of these conditions will enable dental hygienists to offer the best care specific to patients’ individual needs. Description of Speaker:
Nadine Russell has more than 19 years of experience in the dental profession. Her extensive background includes working chairside as an assistant and a dental hygienist, along with roles in administration and treatment coordination. Russell went on to become an experienced practice management consultant, published author and international speaker. Her clinical experience centered on patients with exceptional needs. She continues to practice clinical hygiene on a part-time basis.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
Develop a better understanding of patients with exceptional needs Recognize the greater oral-health needs for patients with exceptional needs. Understand the impact of frequently prescribed medications. Recognize commonly observed oral-health implications. Understand strategies for effective, patient-centered dental hygiene care. Disclosure:
The speaker declares that neither she nor any member of her family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program nor has a financial arrangement with any product or service mentioned in this course. The speaker discloses that she has a financial interest in consulting dental professionals in the subject matter that she is lecturing on.
Farran Media 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. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at
www.ada.org/goto/cerp .
For any questions, please contact Howard Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at
hogo@dentaltown.com .
Farran Media is a nationally approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2022.
Provider ID# 304396
This activity meets the educational criteria required for verifiable Continuing Professional Development under the General Dental Council Lifelong Learning scheme and represents 1.5 hours of verifiable CPD.
Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and
providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not
independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not
represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content
or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are
those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or
more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to
qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic
or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are
intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise,
skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.
Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward
license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant
to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.
State CE Requirements:
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for CE requirements by state. Please note that this information is current as of the time of listing. This information is subject to change at any time from the state boards. For the most up-to-date information, please contact your state board directly.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.
For any questions, please contact Howard Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
at hogo@dentaltown.com