Providing Evidence Based Oral Health Care to Individuals Diagnosed with Degenerative Disorders, Part 2: Parkinson’s Disease
Learning Objectives

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

• Describe Parkinson’s disease and the etiology of the disease.

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

• Describe drug and non-drug treatments available to manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms.

• Explain how Parkinson’s disease could impact a patient’s dental care plan and understand what modifications and/or adaptations may be necessary.

• Communicate using person-centered language.

• Identify resources to find the latest Parkinson’s disease information, news, and support groups.