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Understanding Asthma Patients in the Dental Office

COURSE NUMBER: 408

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

This continuing education course provides information to assist clinicians in understanding the patient with asthma and the implications for the care of asthmatics in the dental office. This course includes an overview of the respiratory s...

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Overview

This continuing education course provides information to assist clinicians in understanding the patient with asthma and the implications for the care of asthmatics in the dental office. This course includes an overview of the respiratory system, the manifestations and epidemiology of asthma, measures for ongoing assessment and control, and implications for the dental practice.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Feb 10, 2013

  • Last Revision Date:

    Feb 7, 2016

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Feb 6, 2019

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

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


  • Identify the structures and functions of the respiratory system.    
    
  • Identify the cellular structure of the respiratory system.    
    
  • Name common asthma symptoms and disease presentation.    
    
  • Recognize how inflammation impacts the airways.
  • Identify the features of diagnosing and controlling asthma.    
    
  • Understand diagnostic strategies and classifications.    
    
  • Become familiar with asthma treatment pharmacology.    
    
  • Understand implications of dental management for asthma.
    

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.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

- Ms. Fried has done consulting work for P&G.

Submission Information

Recognition

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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