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(2112) Special Patients with Autism: The Parent/Caregiver Perspective
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Location: Mandalay Bay South Convention Center, Surf D
CE: 1.5 Hour(s)
Fee: Included with Smile Pass/ Platinum Smile Pass Target Audience : D,S,T,G
Understanding the perspective of parents and caregivers of individuals with autism when providing dental care can improve the overall clinical outcomes. Developing a mutual respect and appropriate rapport with both the patient and their caregivers will ease tensions and allow for open and honest discussion surrounding the patient’s oral health needs, both in the dental office and in their home. Improving these relationships could likely be the key to unlocking lifelong dental health.
Learning Objectives:
Generate a basic understanding of autism and review techniques for proper patient assessment
Gain insight into the daily lives of parents and the variety of caregiver roles and responsibilities
Create comprehensive home care guidelines for patients and their caregivers
Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:
Karen A. Raposa, RDH, MBA: Disclosure information not submitted.
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