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Community-Based Dental Care: An Alternative Approach to Improve Access to Dental Providers

COURSE NUMBER: 552

Melanie Simmer Beck, RDH, PhD; Bonnie G. Branson, RDH, PhD

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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This course will introduce the learner to community-based dental care. The learner will be able to describe community-based dental care and make decisions regarding how it can be introduced into a community setting. Strategies that can be u...

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Overview

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students, Office Managers
Date Course Online:
Oct 31, 2017
Last Revision Date:
Apr 30, 2024
Course Expiration Date:
Apr 29, 2027
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
750
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Define community-based care.
Determine one’s professional interest in providing community-based care.
Explain the elements necessary for providing community-based care.
Describe utilization of the workforce when providing community-based care.
Recognize the challenges that may be encountered while providing community-based care.
Identify solutions to meeting the challenges encountered when providing community-based care.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note: Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement.

Dr. Simmer-Beck reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Branson reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

simmerbeckm@umkc.edu

Melanie Simmer-Beck, PhD, RDH, is a Department Chair and Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, USA. She holds joint appointments in the departments of Dental Public Health and Behavioral Science and Oral an...

Submission Information

Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Submission For credit transfers to appear in your AGD account in real time, make sure to add your AGD membership number in the field provided on the “Share Your Test Score” page.

CE Broker For all states that use CE Broker for licensure, “proof of completions” are electronically reported the first of every month. If a course was taken in November, the “proof of completion” will be submitted the beginning of December.

Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.