Course 12: Working With Fearful and Anxious Dental Patients 2 CE Hours
Release Date: January 1, 2021
Expiration Date: December 31, 2023
Faculty Author: L. Anne Hirschel, DDS , received her DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and a BDS from the University College Dental School, University of London, England, as well as an LDS from the Royal College of Surgeons in England. Dr. Hirschel retired after 33 years in private practice. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Health and a member of both the American Dental Association and the American Medical Writers Association. Dr. Hirschel is the author of Dental Injuries, published by American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts. She has also been a contributor to the Encyclopedia Britannica’s Medical and Health Annuals and Yearbook of Science and the Future , as well as numerous other publications, including continuing education courses and medical and dental publications for professional and lay readers. L. Anne Hirschel has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. Peer Reviewer : Marc Szarejko, DMD, FAGD, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dentistry in 1985 and Fellowship in the Academy How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. ● Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete: ○ A mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest
of General Dentistry in 1994. He has been an examiner for the State of Florida Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Examinations since 1994. He has also served as an expert witness for the State of Florida and for private companies. He has authored and edited many dental continuing education courses and has given presentations on varied dental topics to local, regional, and national audiences. He has served as a dentist in the county correctional system for nearly half of his career, where the incidence of HIV/AIDS is much higher relative to that of the general population. The surgical and nonsurgical dental treatment of HIV/AIDS patients is a common occurrence in this setting, allowing him to have a unique perspective of the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS patients and in their dental treatment. Marc Szarejko has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. AGD Subject Code: 153 objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. ● Provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion. Sponsorship/commercial support and non-endorsement It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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Describe nonpharmacological behavior guidance for fearful pediatric patients. Describe nonpharmacological strategies for use with fearful older adult patients and patients with special needs.
Discuss the types, etiology, and significance of dental fear. Identify behavioral signs and symptoms to recognize the fearful patient. Describe nonpharmacological guidance techniques for fearful adult patients. Course overview The purpose of this intermediate-level course is to familiarize the dentist and every member of the dental team with nonpharmacological techniques and strategies for guiding and supporting fearful dental patients. The course will address the nature and prevalence of dental fear and how to identify and guide the fearful patient. The learner will be made aware of the ways in which his or her own behavior, demeanor, and appearance, as well as the ambiance of the dental office, may contribute to dental fear. The learner will be introduced to various behavioral and cognitive patient guidance techniques that can be employed to allay patients’ anxieties and reduce
the practitioner’s stress when confronted with a fearful patient. These techniques and strategies include but are not limited to communication, distraction, imaging, relaxation, tell-show-do, acupuncture, hypnosis, and biofeedback. The course will also address nonpharmacological guidance techniques best suited to address the special needs of fearful children, persons with cognitive or physical impairment, and older adults. At the end of the course, the learner should be able to identify the advantages and limitations of nonpharmacological guidance techniques and determine the most appropriate strategy for each fearful patient.
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