Dementia-Friendly Dentistry (DWD08MAR23)

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SubjectDementia awareness
DescriptionThis webinar will promote awareness of dementia and provide the whole dental team with knowledge, skills and a treatment approach to manage patients with dementia. With an ageing society, the challenges of treating patients increases. This is a lively course on how best to work with patients suffering from dementia.
Additional information

Please note: Once you have booked your place, the meeting link for this webinar will be available in the document section of this course. If the link is not available, it will be uploaded before the course. Please check this page for the meeting link before joining the course.

VenueBlackboard Collaborate, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 8 March 2023, 12:00 to 13:00
LecturerRachel Miller  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist, or Practice Manager, or Receptionist/Administrator

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeC, D
CPD hours1:00
Cost£10.00
Aims

To understand the principles of treating patients suffering from dementia.

Objectives
  • To develop an understanding of dementia, its presentation and progression
  • To examine ways of improving oral health for patients with dementia and what makes dental care “dementia-friendly”
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates will have greater understanding of dementia and be able to support them through dental treatment.