TITLE: XEROSTOMIA - TREATING DRY
MOUTH TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES
HOST: Dental CE Academy
COURSE
SUMMARY: Xerostomia or Dry Mouth is the fastest
growing oral health condition affecting 25% of adults in the U.S.
In this online, live, webinar we will learn the causes of
xerostomia, the consequences of untreated dry mouth, what
dental clinicians can do to prevent its devastation, and special
considerations in the geriatric population. Diagnosing xerostomia
can be an important diagnostic tool for other systemic diseases,
and assessing the patient's overall health and
well-being.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Understand and define xerostomia
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Describe the oral anatomy and physiology related
to salivary function
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Know the role of saliva
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Recognize at risk populations for developing
xerostomia
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Develop and prescribe short-term and long-term
treatment options
COURSE
FEE: Complimentary
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 1 credit
DURATION: This live Dental
CE Webinar is 1 hour
AGD PACE SUBJECT
CODE: 730 Oral Medicine
MODE: Electronically
Mediated | Live interactive webinar.
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten
Roling, DDS (Bio below)
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT: Dr.
Jen Natural Oral Care Products
AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY
REQUIRED: Mobile device, laptop or desktop with
internet connection | Google Chrome Browser
INSTRUCTIONS: Dental CE
Academy hosts all webinars using the ClickMeeting platform. Upon
registration you are sent a confirmation email from
no-reply@clickeeting.com with a link to join. Be sure to check your
spam/junk/promotions folders. We recommend logging in 15 minutes
early in the event you require assistance.
HANDOUTS: Distributed via
email to all attendees 1 hour prior to start, during and after the
webinar.
TO RECEIVE CE CREDIT: All
attendees will complete a brief online quiz for CE credit. CE
credit verification is delivered via email.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE OF SPEAKER: This webinar
is sponsored by Dr. Jen Natural Oral Care Products. Dr. Kirsten
Roling, DDS is the Chief Education Officer and an employee of
Dental CE Academy. She declares no financial relationship with the
sponsor. For inquiries contact support@dentalcenow.com
DENTAL CE ACADEMY
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed and opinions and
materials presented during these live and recorded presentations
represent the personal views and opinions of the individual speaker
and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Dental
CE Academy or its parent company, Virtual Dontics®. Dental CE
Academy assumes no responsibility for the content of the
presentations made by the individual speakers. Any suggested
protocols for treatment, materials, or services may be based upon
the speaker's own clinical experience and should not be construed
as Dental CE Academy recommended or endorsed. Selected
presentations may include exploratory research or experimental
procedures and are intended for informational purposes that may
lead to interest and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of
dentistry. Dental CE Academy appreciates its educators
who share their knowledge and expertise. This level of dedication
to dentistry allows our profession to expand and thrive and
provokes necessary discussion and understanding.
