Scott Howell DMD, MPH, FSCD
Dr. Scott Howell is an assistant professor and Director of Teledentistry at A. T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. He has worked in a variety of settings for people with special needs including group homes, long term care facilities, and in traditional dental clinics. Dr. Howell currently works in public health addressing the access to care issues faced by a variety of underserved populations, including those with special needs. He is a member of the Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA), from which he received his fellowship in Special Care Dentistry (FSCD) and is currently serving as SCDA’s treasurer.
DENTAL CE Podcasts featuring Scott Howell
Ann Eshenaur Spolarich RDH, PhD, FSCDH, Professor and Assistant Dean for Research, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A.T. Still University, Scott Howell DMD, MPH, FSCD, Karen Fallone RDH, FSCDH, Ellen Gohlke RDH, BSDH, FSCDH, Kathleen Moralez CDA, EMT, Timothy Lukavsky DDS, FSCD, Mai-Ly Duong DMD, MPH, MAEd, Maureen Munnelly Perry DDS, MPA, MAEd
8 episodes: Introduction: Safety Considerations in Special Care Dentistry / Medical Considerations for the Patient with Special Health Care Needs / Helpful Tips for Treating a Patient with Alzheimer’s Disease / Vital Signs and Visual Cues / Communication, Cooperation and Anticipating Medical Emergencies / Respect, Kindness, Compassion and Empathy / To Sedate or Not to Sedate / Setting Up a Special Care Clinic