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Oral Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Yawen Peng Assistant Professor at the College of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences

This seminar will offer healthcare providers the knowledge and tools for individuals with ASD in oral health care at home and in a dentist office.

One in 68 children have Autism Spectrum Disorders (CDC March 2014). Their characteristics of difficulties with communication, social interaction and sensory processing possess potential challenges in oral health maintenance.

Participants will learn:

Describe barriers for ASD individuals to achieve a oral health
Recognize common oral conditions associated with ASD individuals
Recommend various tools such as a visual schedule to improve oral hygiene experiences at home
Utilize behavior modification methods to improve visiting experiences in a dental office

CategoriesOral Health and Overall Health, Patient Management
LanguageEnglish
Release dateTuesday 5^th December, 2017, 08:00 PM
Expiration dateSaturday 5^th December, 2020, 08:00 PM
AGD PACE subject code(s)436

“Oral Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)” is co-sponsored by Tribune Group GmbH. Tribune Group GmbH is a recognized ADA CERP and AGD PACE provider. At the end of the webinar, after passing the C.E. Quiz, you will be able to download your ADA CERP and AGD PACE C.E. Certificates.

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Tribune Group GmbH 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.

Tribune Group GmbH is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or province board of dentistry or AGD edorsment.
The current term of approval extends from 7/1/2014 to 6/30/2019. Provider ID# 355051.