Prereq: ODM 830 Management of the Medically Compromised Dental Patient; CDS 831 Conscious Sedation; OBI 836 Dental Pharmacology; CDE 814 Patients, Dentists, and Society; CDE 824 Communication in Dental Health Care Setting.
In this course, dental students participate in preclinical seminars on dental treatment of mentally, medically, and physically disabled patients. Topics to be discussed include geriatrics, special needs adults with mental and physical disabilities, special needs pediatric patients, hospital-based patients, and those in recovery groups due to substance abuse. Discussion will include the etiology, prevalence, and modifications to treatment for these patients. Students will learn about organizations related to these patients and how to interact with personnel associated with the patients such as guardians, social workers, nursing home care staff, etc.
In this course, dental students participate in preclinical seminars on dental treatment of mentally, medically, and physically disabled patients. Topics to be discussed include geriatrics, special needs adults with mental and physical disabilities, special needs pediatric patients, hospital-based patients, and those in recovery groups due to substance abuse. Discussion will include the etiology, prevalence, and modifications to treatment for these patients. Students will learn about organizations related to these patients and how to interact with personnel associated with the patients such as guardians, social workers, nursing home care staff, etc.