Continuing Education
June 5, 2015 at 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Pricing
| Member | $150.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-Member | $195.00 |
| Staff/Auxiliary | $150.00 |
| Resident/New Dentist | $100.00 |
General Information
| Course Number | 0012 |
|---|---|
| Provider | New York State AGD |
| Location | NYSAGD Learning Center 1902 Whitestone Expressway, Suite 204 |
| Speaker | Dr. Arnold Liebman |
| Type/Category | Lecture |
| Credits | 7 MCE Credit Hours |
The older patient population is exploding, as there will be 70 million seniors in 2030 and 90 million in 2050. We need to be aware of their special needs and how dentistry is performed when medical issues are present.
The New York AGD Fall Stated Meeting
Dental Care for the Older Patient & The Dental Professional's Role in Managing the Patient with Diabetes
Date: Friday, June 5, 2015
Location: 1902 Whitestone Expressway, Suite 204, Whitestone, NY 11357
Registration: 8:00am Lecture 8:30am to 4:00pm
Course Code 752 7 MCE Credit Hours
About the Speaker: Dr. Arnold Liebman
Dr. Arnold I. Liebman is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU College of Dentistry. He focuses on the older patient and their special needs. He lectures on oral care for the older patient and how to perform dentistry when age related changes, illnesses, effects of medication, difficulty performing home care along with difficulty to travel to our offices are present. As the older patient is the largest demographic in the country dentists need to be aware of how to have an office that is older patient friendly and to treat this segment of the population.
Course Description:
Common Illnesses and How they Affect our Dentistry
Hygiene When a patient cannot perform by themselves
Dry Mouth and Treatment
Drugs and its effect in the mouth
Making Our Office Senior Friendly
Marketing for the Older Patients
Consent
Re-activating Patients who have difficulty getting to the office
Mobile Dentistry for people who have difficulty getting to our office
Classifications of older people
Working with Physicians
Effective Use of the Office Computer Program
Working with Canes, Walkers and Wheelchairs
Diabetes and Oral Health
Erosion
Older Patient as a Business Model
Cases of Dentistry Performed
Dentures on a patient that have difficulty obtaining records
Course includes continential breakfast and Lunch
The New York State constituent of the Academy of General Dentistry is an approved program provider. The sponsor’s formal CDE programs are acceptable by the AGD for Fellowship and Mastership and membership maintenance credit. This course is also acceptable for MCE Licensing Maintenance. The current term of approval extends from 01/01/15 to 12/31/18. AGD Code #219318.
