Treating patients with Alzheimer’s disease in the dental office involves more than simply struggling with the execution of certain procedures. While this is a challenge that needs to be understood and navigated, we can do more to prevent this condition. Exciting discoveries have shone a light on connections between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health. Through these findings, clinical care, and sharing the message of hope in prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, dental professionals can decrease the number of people diagnosed with this life-robbing illness.
Educational objectives
- Examine strategies that can help dental teams to deliver care more effectively to patients in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Describe the link between Alzheimer’s disease and oral health.
- Restate dentistry’s role in reducing patients’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
- Prioritize conversations regarding how patients can maintain brain health at any age.
About the Author
Angie Stone, BS, RDH, BLS, CDP, is an international speaker, author of Dying from Dirty Teeth, researcher, clinician, and business owner. Her interest in Alzheimer’s disease stems from watching three generations of family members lose their lives to this devastating process and providing dental hygiene services to memory care residents. As a brain longevity specialist, she teaches people to maintain their brain health and reduce chances of dementia. Contact Angie via maintainyourbrain.net.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- 1 Test
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 3
Course Type: Written
Published Date: June 2024
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 3 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 lw*******@en*********.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.
Image authenticity statement: The images in this educational activity have not been altered.
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.
Known benefits and limitations of the data: The information presented in this educational activity is derived from the data and information contained in the reference section.
Registration: The cost of this CE course is $39.00 for 3 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: 03-5933-22271. Expires May 2027. “This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 3 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: 730
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-233-2-2025-3
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