Sensory overload can pose significant barriers to effective dental care, particularly for patients with neurodivergence. While some neurodivergent conditions are visible, many are undetectable, meaning that dental practitioners should aim to provide sensory-sensitive care for every patient.
Join CareQuest Institute for a webinar that explores sensory-sensitive techniques in the dental clinic. Our expert panel will share how being mindful and accommodating towards sensory stimulation isn’t just providing “special needs” care, but also inclusive and compassionate care. They will provide insights on common dental sensory stimulators, case-based examples, and practical strategies for prevention and management.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common sensory stimulators in dentistry that can be barriers for effective dental care, particularly for patients with neurodivergence.
- Describe prevention and management strategies to create a sensory safe environment in dentistry.
- Review current dental workflows and identify areas for more compassionate and inclusive care.
Moderator
Kim Attanasi, PhD, BCMAS, MS, RDH, FADHA, Medical Affairs Senior Scientist, Haloen HealthPartner
Presenters
Lisa B. Stefanou RDH, BS MPH , Clinical Associate Professor, Director, NYU College of Dentistry, Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting
Jacob Dent, DDS, FADI, Co-Founder Dental Desensitization Systems, Professional Speaker, Special Needs Dentist
This webinar will be recorded.
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
All participating instructors in this program have disclosed that they do not have any financial arrangement or affiliation with persons or entity(ies) offering financial support, products, and/or services mentioned or related to the content of this program/activity.