TITLE: XEROSTOMIA - TREATING DRY
MOUTH TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES
COURSE
FEE: Complimentary
CREDITS: This continuing
education activity is designated for 1 credit
AGD PACE SUBJECT CODE: 730
Oral Medicine
MODE: Electronically Mediated |
Recorded Lecture. Recorded 2.22.2023 | For Review 6.1.2023
INSTRUCTIONS: Upon
registration you will receive a confirmation email from
"no-reply@clickmeeting.com" to join the recorded webinar. Always
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attendance is monitored. At the beginning of the webinar a red
banner will appear at the top of screen to download the Course
Handout. At the conclusion of this webinar, please logout
(close your screen). You will also be sent an email for
instructions to complete a quiz and brief course evaluation. This
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AUDIENCE: Dentists, Dental
Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants
TECHNOLOGY
REQUIRED: Mobile device, laptop or desktop with
internet connection | Google Chrome Browser
SPEAKER: Dr. Kirsten Roling
Chief Education Officer, 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
Conflict of Interest and Financial
Disclosure of Speaker: This course receives no
sponsorship. The speaker, Dr. Kirsten Roling is the Chief Education
Officer for Dental CE Academy. She is not paid an honorarium. She
declares a financial relationship with Dental CE Academy. For
written documentation
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 up on
the speakers' own clinican 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 new 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.
