Webinar
Registration ends in 2 weeks
Presented by
Eric Z. Shapira
DDS, MAGD, MA, MHA
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Course Description
Geriatric Dentistry, Special Patient Care
This comprehensive live webinar, led by Dr. Shapira—a seasoned educator and published author in geriatric and special needs dentistry—explores the principles and challenges involved in treating medically compromised and special needs patients. Drawing from over 40 years of clinical and academic experience, the presentation highlights developmental and neurodegenerative disorders, the importance of thorough patient assessments, and effective, minimally invasive dental approaches tailored for individuals with physical and cognitive limitations. The session fosters greater awareness and adaptability among dental professionals by emphasizing patient-centered care and promoting a deeper understanding of how everyone possesses unique needs.
“The educational teaching methodology used in this course is live, interactive lecture presented via Zoom webinar with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the live webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts. In addition, question and answer periods are provided for at the conclusion of each section of the live webinar.”
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Define “special needs” within the dental context and identify common categories of medically compromised patients.
- Discuss developmental and neurodegenerative disorders relevant to dental care.
- Explain the role and significance of comprehensive patient assessments.
- Describe physical and logistical limitations in the delivery of care to patients with special needs.
- Identify appropriate materials and techniques for minimally invasive dentistry (MID) in this patient population.
- Recognize the value of empathy, adaptability, and patient-specific modifications in treatment planning and execution.
- Reflect on the broader concept that all individuals, including clinicians, have unique personal and health-related needs.
