Understanding Asthma Patients in the Dental Office
COURSE NUMBER: 408
Credit Hours:
1 Hour(s)
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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.
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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