Providing Oral Health Education during COVID-19: Current Practices and Recommendations
COURSE NUMBER: 658
Harold A. Henson, RDH, PhD
Credit Hours:
1.5 Hour(s)
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The purpose of this interactive course is to provide dental practitioners with strategies to effectively educate patients about oral hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss the benefits of using a rechargeable electric toothbrush t...
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Overview
The purpose of this interactive course is to provide dental practitioners with strategies to effectively educate patients about oral hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss the benefits of using a rechargeable electric toothbrush to enable patients in their self-care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a profound change to how the dental professional practices. As dental professionals adapt to new infection control guidelines, they are faced with the challenges on how to still deliver oral hygiene education. In addition, there has also been a change to how patients seek dental care and how dental professionals are adapting their process of care.
Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Aug 2, 2021
Last Revision Date:
NA
Course Expiration Date:
Aug 1, 2024
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
148
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:
- Discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on dentistry and patients.
- Describe how COVID-19 has impacted chairside clinical practice in delivering oral health education.
- Discuss the importance of why oral health education is even more important than ever during a pandemic.
- Discuss strategies to safely and effectively deliver oral health education including the use of a rechargeable electric power toothbrush as part of an oral health education program.
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. Harold A. Henson has done consulting work for P&G. He has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Harold A. Henson
RDH, PhD
Submission Information
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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.
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