Counseling and Treating Bad Breath Patients: A Step-By-Step Approach
COURSE NUMBER: 130
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with practical strategies to facilitate the discussion and treatment and oral malodor in the dental office. This course describes a useful communication model (P-LI-SS-IT) speci...
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Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with practical strategies to facilitate the discussion and treatment and oral malodor in the dental office. This course describes a useful communication model (P-LI-SS-IT) specifically aimed at discussing potentially sensitive issues.
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with practical strategies to facilitate the discussion and treatment and oral malodor in the dental office. This course describes a useful communication model (P-LI-SS-IT) specifically aimed at discussing potentially sensitive issues. Several simulated dialogues are provided of how this communication model can be applied in the dental office.
Intended Audience:
Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Jan 22, 2003
Last Revision Date:
Aug 31, 2015
Course Expiration Date:
Aug 30, 2018
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Appreciate the importance of developing communication skills for discussing bad breath concerns with patients.
- Identify the primary source of oral malodor.
- List the sulfur compounds most commonly associated with bad breath.
- Identify systemic disorders and medications known to contribute to oral malodor.
- Explain the four progressive levels in the P-LI-SS-IT communication model: Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy.
- Describe interview strategies used by clinicians to facilitate patient counseling.
- Observe the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Code of Professional Conduct for the Dental Profession recommending bad breath treatments.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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