Providing Evidence-based Oral Health Care to Individuals Diagnosed with Degenerative Disorders, Part 1: Multiple Sclerosis
Learning Objectives

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

• Describe multiple sclerosis.

• Recognize the signs symptoms of multiple sclerosis and understand how they could affect the provision of oral health care.

• Delineate the four courses of disease progression.

• Describe medications and treatments available to modify the course of disease and to manage symptoms.

• Understand appointment management modifications that dental providers should consider.

• Apply disability etiquette when interacting with patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

• Identify resources to find the latest Multiple Sclerosis information, news, and support groups.