The New York AGD Learning Center Presents

"Dentistry and the Chemically-Sensitive Patient  "

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Live Zoom Webinar

Course 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Course Code:  130

Speaker: Glenna Chance, M.M

Glenna Chance, M.M., is a professional musician, environmental consultant, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity advocate/activist. She is the founder and director of MCS Advocacy.com, an agency which advocates for the MCS-disabled and their families who need assistance in finding housing, benefits, non-toxic products, and medical and legal resources. Her 2011 book, Which Poison Will Change Your Life?, is an internationally-recognized resource for medical professionals and their patients whose treatment and care depend on their understanding of environmental illness.

Overview:

Ms. Chance will present background on multiple chemical sensitivity as it relates to the medical/dental setting and will provide in-depth dental-specific information with the goal of successful treatment and a mutually beneficial and ongoing dentist/patient relationship.

TOPICS

• MCS Overview - background and causes

• MCS physiology as relates to medical/dental treatment

• The dental o?ce/clinic setting - what to expect in an appointment with the MCS patient

• How, with preliminary preparation, dentists can lessen treatment anxiety for themselves, their sta?, and the MCS patient

• Keeping an open mind - the MCS patient is more informed than you might think!

• Overview of bio-compatible dental materials and how to determine their compatibility

• Bio-compatible materials specifics

• Agreeing on a treatment plan and timetable - presenting prescribed treatment step by step to avoid mishaps which result in repeat procedures

• Dental procedures from both your and the MCS patient’s perspectives

• Serving the underserved - medical considerations are no di?erent for the MCS patient than they are for any other special needs patient

New York AGD is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing 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 provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.  The current term of approval extends from 01/01/2021 to 12/31/2022. Provider ID # 219318

Cancellation Policy - If your cancellation is at least 48 hours in advance of the class, you will receive a full refund. If your cancellation is less than 48 hours in advance, we will not be able to issue a refund.