Date & Time: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Speaker: An Chih Do – RDH, MEd, MAADH
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the difference between dental fear and anxiety (DFA) and dental phobia.
- Discuss the factors that contribute to dental anxiety in pediatric patients. Identify signs and symptoms of dental anxiety.
- Apply behavior guidance techniques for positive dental visits with pediatric patients.
The World Health Organization recognizes Odontophobia, the fear of going to the dentist, as a disease that affects the population and can be detrimental to overall health. The three classes of Odontophobia range from mild to severe, integrating Dental Fear and Anxiety (DFA). Further studies indicate the development of DFA has an increased prevalence between seven and nine years old. DFA can affect anyone, but children are particularly susceptible. DFA can lead to severe repercussions to one’s oral health and is considered a significant barrier to receiving dental care. It can start with avoiding essential dental care, which leads to the deterioration of oral health. The neglect of oral care may lead to pain and the patient knowing extensive treatment is needed. Feelings of guilt, shame, fear, and anxiety arise, which continues the damaging cycle. Multiple factors may affect DFA, such as age, socioeconomic status, culture, siblings, clinical environment, dental procedures, parental/maternal anxiety, and dental visit experiences. This course will emphasize non-pharmacological behavior guidance techniques and appointment recommendations to help build positive pediatric patient visits to alleviate anxiety.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 2
Course Type: Live Conference
Published Date: July 20, 2023
This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.
This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.
Educational methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity.
Provider disclosure: Endeavor Business Media neither has a leadership position nor a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. No manufacturer or third party had any input in the development of the course content.
Requirements for successful completion: To obtain 2 CE credits for this educational activity, you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation, and obtain an exam score of 70% or higher.
CE planner disclosure: Laura Winfield, Endeavor Business Media dental group CE coordinator, neither has a leadership nor commercial interest with the products or services discussed in this educational activity. Ms. Winfield can be reached at lwinfield@endeavorb2b.com.
Educational disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
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Scientific integrity statement: Information shared in this CE course is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
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Registration: The cost of this CE course is Free for 2 CE credits.
Cancellation and refund policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting Endeavor Business Media in writing.
Provider information:
Dental Board of California: Provider RP5933. Course registration number CA code: 1-5933-22164. Expires July 19, 2024. “This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 2 units of continuing education.”
Endeavor Business Media is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
11/1/2022 to 10/31/2024.
Provider ID# 320452
AGD code: 130
Endeavor Business Media is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPNW (January 1, 2022–December 31, 2024). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit. AADH code: AADHEBM-142-7-2023-2
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